RAPHINHA smashed Leeds’ second equaliser as they earned their first point of the season against unbeaten Everton.
Toffees’ striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin tucked home a 29th minute penalty opener that he himself won but Mateusz Klich clipped Leeds level before the break.
Raphinha hails his point-saver for LeedsCredit: ReutersRaphinha cracked Leeds’ stunning second equaliser at home to EvertonCredit: GettyDemarai Gray enjoys his fine strike for the ToffeesCredit: Getty
Demarai Gray was then rewarded for his sparkling display by angling Everton back in front from a tight angle five minutes after the break.
But Raphinha walloped a stunning equaliser 17 minutes from time – his third goal in three games against Everton.
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Demarai Gray watches as he drills Everton back in front on 50 minutesCredit: ReutersMidfielder Mateusz Klich arrives for the Leeds equaliser on 41 minutesCredit: RexThere was no doubting this leveller from Leeds’ Polish star Mateusz KlichCredit: GettyDominic Calvert-Lewin calmly slotted Everton in front with a penalty on the half-hourCredit: Getty
2 – Demarai Gray has scored in back-to-back league appearances at Elland Road, though these games have come 2,149 days apart (previously in October 2015 with Birmingham City). Shades. #LEEEVE
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