Leeds United secured a draw against Sunderland away from home, and Falk praised the team's mentality and ability to control the game.
2025-12-29 10:46
Leeds United displayed remarkable fighting spirit in their away match against Sunderland, managing to equalize after conceding an early goal and ultimately securing a valuable 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.
After the match, head coach Daniel Falk highly praised the team's spirit and performance, but also admitted that there was an opportunity to achieve a better result.
Sunderland's unbeaten home record in the Premier League this season made this away game particularly challenging. Leeds United, however, remained composed after falling behind, gradually taking control of the game and equalizing in the second half through a goal from Dominique Calvert-Lewin.
In the post-match press conference, Falk stated that the team displayed an extremely strong mentality in adversity and emphasized that this was a very valuable away point. "So far this season, no team has achieved a better result here. Sunderland remains unbeaten at home, so this is definitely a commendable performance."
He specifically pointed out that starting from the 30th minute, Leeds United gradually took the initiative, dominating possession and the game. "We started to really play our own football, controlling the ball, daring to push forward, and actively putting pressure on the opponent."
Falk also mentioned that the team received widespread praise for their set-piece attacks in the last match, but this game showcased a playing style centered on possession and initiative. It was this sustained pressure that ultimately led to the brilliant team goal that leveled the score.
Despite being satisfied with the team's overall performance, Falk remained calm. He stated frankly, "It's a good result, but that doesn't mean we can celebrate. We still have room for improvement."
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