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Carabao Cup Round-up: Leeds and Sunderland Exit on Pens
Sheffield Wednesday's academy players secured a 3-0 penalty shootout win despite fan boycott and Leeds' depleted squad facing injuries and absences, causing a notable upset.
- Daniel Farke said he was embarrassed and apologised after Leeds United were eliminated from the Carabao Cup second round, losing 3-0 on penalties after a 1-1 draw at a virtually empty Hillsborough.
- Many Sheffield Wednesday fans boycotted the tie to protest owner Dejphon Chansiri, leaving just 7,801 in attendance, while Wednesday fielded mainly academy players to produce a shock upset on Wednesday.
- Despite 25 shots, Leeds were held and Jayden Bogle levelled before Ethan Horvath saved all three penalties to secure Sheffield Wednesday's 3-0 shoot-out win on Wednesday.
- Leeds' cup exit eases their schedule, but Ao Tanaka's MCL injury keeps him sidelined until after the international break, Farke warned ahead of Newcastle United at Elland Road on Saturday.
- New signing Dominic Calvert-Lewin made his first appearance, had three clear chances and missed in the shoot-out. Sheffield Wednesday will hope for a big name at home in the next round.
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Dominic Calvert-Lewin struggles to score as Leeds United crash out of the Carabao Cup at Hillsborough - TDPel Media
It was a debut to forget for Dominic Calvert-Lewin as Leeds United crashed out of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night. Manager Daniel Farke’s side made the short trip to Hillsborough to face Sheffield Wednesday, but it was a night full of missed opportunities and heartbreak for the new Elland Road striker. Early Drama and Own Goal The first half was cagey, with neither side able to break through. Calvert-Lewin, who had only just joined Leeds on a f…
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