Leeds United midfielder Anton Stach has pinpointed the moment that swung the momentum in his side’s favour in their thrilling comeback against Liverpool.
Daniel Farke was staring down the barrel of a defeat after two quick Liverpool goals after half-time looked to have sucked the life out of his Leeds side.
However, a triple substitution from the Leeds boss sparked his side into life, as goals from Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Anton Stach pulled the Whites level in a dramatic second half.
Having fallen behind for a second time, Ao Tanaka scored a dramatic late equaliser to give Leeds a well-deserved draw.
Now, Stach has admitted that the atmosphere gave him “goosebumps” and was crucial in inspiring Leeds’ comeback in another thrilling encounter.
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Anton Stach praises Leeds United fans for their role in famous comeback
Speaking to Sky Sports immediately after the game, Leeds goalscorer Stach was left in awe of the atmosphere at Elland Road.
According to the German midfielder, the game provided him with a reminder of why he plays football, as the crowd helped lift Leeds in the second half.
Stach said: “I think everybody has seen it today. Look now at the atmosphere. It’s unbelievable. Exactly for this moment, I think it’s why we play football. We still have goosebumps. It’s so great that today we took a point after such a performance.”
He added: “It was because of the atmosphere, there’s a penalty, I think everybody was in a standing position, and it was so loud.
“You are tired, you are two-nil down against such a good opponent, but then you score a goal and then when the crowd is so loud, in your head there’s like a switch on.
“Then you can run more and go on and go into the duels, and everybody’s with you, in your head it’s the whole city is behind you. That’s what’s so great about the club.”
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Anton Stach excels in the Leeds United midfield
Stach enjoyed a brilliant start for Leeds, creating chances for fun, before an injury derailed his progress following his summer transfer.
However, Stach was back to his very best in the draw against Liverpool, and his contribution extended beyond his goal, which pulled Leeds level in the second half.
According to FotMob, Stach took 60 touches, the third-most of any Leeds player, completing 88% of the 42 passes he attempted, and making nine defensive contributions.
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Anton Stach’s stats vs Liverpool:
- Goals: 1
- Touches: 60
- Accurate Passes: 37/42
- Defensive Contributions: 9
Stach also provided a threat in attack for Leeds, making five passes into the final third, creating three chances, the most for Leeds, and constantly challenging the Liverpool back four.
Having looked dead and buried at 2-0 down, Stach played a crucial role in lifting Leeds off the canvas for a well-deserved point.
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