"It was a day when Leeds realised the harsh realities of being a Premier League team. Two lapses in concentration allowed Bournemouth to leave with a point, preventing the home side from securing back-to-back victories. Antoine Semenyo was allowed to drill a first-half free-kick under the wall and past a draught excluder of insufficient length. Ironically, Leeds got themselves back into the game thanks to set pieces;"
"To go with the defensive mistakes at critical moments, Leeds were also left to rue Dominic Calvert-Lewin missing three excellent chances before Bournemouth took the lead. The summer signing could have netted his first goal at Elland Road as a Leeds player within 15 seconds after being sent through on goal. Instead, a duel with Djordje Petrovic began, which would create the early narrative. The goalkeeper came out on top each time thanks to his reflexes and the poor finishing."
"Leeds were left even more irritated by those misses in the 26th minute when Semenyo thrashed a free-kick from the edge of the area under the wall, defeating the diminutive Brenden Aaronson, who was lying down at the time, and the goalkeeper Karl Darlow, who was not quick enough when it came to reaching the turf."
Leeds drew 2-2 with Bournemouth after two defensive lapses and missed chances cost the home side victory. Antoine Semenyo scored a first-half free-kick under the wall that beat Brenden Aaronson and goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Dominic Calvert-Lewin missed three excellent opportunities, twice confronting Djordje Petrovic and failing to finish. Joe Rodon and Sean Longstaff converted from corners to put Leeds ahead, but late in stoppage time Eli Kroupi volleyed home an equaliser from space. Tiny errors and profligate finishing at critical moments prevented Leeds securing back-to-back Premier League wins.
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