Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Leeds United's striker, encountered a funny moment last night following his team's 4-1 victory over Newcastle. He initially scored a goal but realized that it was awarded to his teammate Jaden Bogle due to a change in the referee's decision. This moment was well captured by cameras, and Calvert-Lewin's astonished face upon hearing the news in the first half of the game became one of the memorable scenes of the match.
Disallowed Goal and Calvert-Lewin's Reaction
Calvert-Lewin scored his team's third goal in this match, but initially thought he had also scored the second. He had headed the ball, which actually went in after hitting Bogle. After the match, Calvert-Lewin said in an interview: 'The referee told me in the first half that this goal belongs to Jaden. I didn't even know he was there.' He jokingly remarked that it would be registered as an assist.
Post-Match Controversies
This issue became a hot topic between Calvert-Lewin and Bogle. Bogle expressed his feelings by saying: 'I had no information about this matter. I told the referee that I didn't want to tell him this in the first half.' He also added that Calvert-Lewin was still a bit angry during the game, but ultimately was happy with his team's victory.
After the match, Calvert-Lewin and Bogle took a photo together, and Calvert-Lewin wrote underneath: 'He told me that the ball didn't touch him. How can I protest this embarrassing referee decision?' These dialogues reflect the friendly and competitive spirit between the players, who ultimately forget everything on the football field.
In this match, Leeds secured a 4-1 victory with goals from Lewis Miley and Noah Okafor. This result allowed Leeds to climb to third place in the Premier League, while Newcastle remained in twelfth place. Calvert-Lewin played a significant role in this success with his goals, and it seems that minor issues like a disallowed goal cannot dampen his spirits.
