Leeds United have taken centre stage on social media this afternoon, albeit for all the wrong reasons…
Last Updated: January 10, 2021 3:49 pm
Leeds sent packing
The Whites got their FA Cup campaign underway a short time ago, in a meeting with League Two outfit Crawley Town.
Marcelo Bielsa’s men, for obvious reasons, headed into proceedings as overwhelming favourites to advance to the competition’s 4th-round.
When all was said and done at Broadfield Stadium, however, the first major upset of the FA Cup campaign was forthcoming.
A bizarre 90 minutes of football saw Leeds put to the sword in frankly embarrassing fashion, by 3 goals to nil.
Nick Tsaroulla opened the game’s scoring early in the 2nd-half, courtesy of a moment of individual brilliance:
A solo stunner 💥#EmiratesFACup @crawleytown pic.twitter.com/EhRATeSZYI
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 10, 2021
And it was two just minutes later, as Ashley Nadesan slotted home at the disappointing Kiko Casilla’s near post.
Then, just when it looked as though things couldn’t get any better for Crawley, a scramble in the visitors’ box eventually resulted in Jordan Tunnicliffe rifling home into the roof of the net:
IT’S THREE FOR CRAWLEY! 🤩🤯#EmiratesFACup @crawleytown pic.twitter.com/W4t1LlR6Kp
— Emirates FA Cup (@EmiratesFACup) January 10, 2021
Leeds, despite their best efforts, could not even manage a consolation over the remaining 20 minutes of the clash, as the Peacocks were sent back to West Yorkshire with their tails firmly between their legs.
Crawley, on other hand, keep alive their fine recent FA Cup record, with a spot in the competition’s 4th-round.
‘Won the nation’s hearts’
On the back of proceedings coming to a close at Broadfield Stadium, meanwhile, it has since come as little surprise to see Leeds act as the butt of the joke online.
The ‘they play great football even when they’re losing’ defence, which has become something of a running joke amongst opposing fanbases, represented the common theme on social media, with some of the highlights showcased below:
“Leeds are losing to Crawley but how good is Bielsa ball lads ? Great team to watch” pic.twitter.com/Tr8XTq42Va
— EverythingSpursN17 (@EverythingN17) January 10, 2021
„Yeah Leeds are loosing against a League Two side but Ezgjan Alioski passing the ball diagonally through the back line of Crawley is simply the best thing I‘ve ever seen. BielsaBall at it‘s finest.“ pic.twitter.com/3KYpYluAXl
— 🧱 (@pieeperr) January 10, 2021
“Crawley may be winning the game in terms of scoring and conceding goals is concerned, but Leeds have won the nation’s hearts. It’s 4D chess out there from Bielsa…” pic.twitter.com/F9eRX6tLHj
— FootballJOE (@FootballJOE) January 10, 2021
Beautiful Leeds… They’re really quite exquisite on the ball and a joy to watch, especially when they get hammered 3-0….
An absolute credit to Bielsa.
— The Masked Whinger (@manunitedrebel) January 10, 2021
Leeds 2-0 down to Crawley Town but at least they play amazing football, they are the real winners today
— ‘ (@vintageredss) January 10, 2021
Leeds play such courageous football. Who else would start a hologram in goal? Respect.
— Football Ramble (@FootballRamble) January 10, 2021
Can’t wait to see the highlights of the Crawley vs Leeds game. Already excited to see the incredible football Bielsa’s side will have put on display.
— Scott Patterson (@R_o_M) January 10, 2021
I tell you what, Leeds have contributed to a proper entertaining game today. I love watching Leeds. Committed to the right type of football. Deserve lots of praise for now being 3-0 down to Crawley Town
— Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) January 10, 2021
“Credit to Leeds, they went for it, they pressed intently and they played good football, provided entertainment.” pic.twitter.com/iFyXGcCZiL
— ً (@UtdHenry) January 10, 2021
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This article was edited by Josh Barker.
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