Leeds rallies to beat Wolves 2-1 in opening EPL game

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LEEDS, England (AP) — American midfielder Brenden Aaronson helped Leeds open the English Premier League with a 2-1 comeback win over Wolverhampton on Saturday.

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LEEDS, England (AP) — American midfielder Brenden Aaronson helped Leeds open the English Premier League with a 2-1 comeback win over Wolverhampton on Saturday.

Aaronson, making his debut for Leeds after joining Jesse Marsch’s team this offseason, looked poised to convert a cross from Patrick Bamford in the 74th minute after a run into the area, forcing defender Rayan Ait-Nouri to stick out a foot for an attempted clearance that ended up in his own net.

The own goal completed a turnaround for Leeds, which went behind early when Daniel Podence scored for the visitors in the sixth minute with a volley that spun off the turf and in off the underside of the crossbar.

Wolverhampton Wanderers' Nathan Collins heads at goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at the Elland Road in Leeds, England, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (Ian Hodgson/PA via AP)
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Nathan Collins heads at goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers, at the Elland Road in Leeds, England, Saturday, Aug. 6, 2022. (Ian Hodgson/PA via AP)

Aaronson went close to an equalizer when his neat turn and shot was deflected for a corner, but Rodrigo leveled for the hosts in the 24th.

Ait-Nouri was caught dithering in his penalty area and, when the ball broke to Rodrigo on the right edge of the box, the Spain forward drilled a low angled shot inside goalkeeper Jose Sa’s near post.

American midfielder Tyler Adams also made his league debut for Leeds.

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