[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-calvert-lewin-96th-minute-goal-lifts-leeds-past-brighton":43,"news-related-calvert-lewin-96th-minute-goal-lifts-leeds-past-brighton-en":77,"news-related-match-calvert-lewin-96th-minute-goal-lifts-leeds-past-brighton-en":26},{"adSlots":4,"affiliateMode":5,"brandName":6,"contentStrategy":7,"currency":8,"friendLinks":9,"homepageLayoutKey":10,"leagueFocus":11,"locale":12,"planVisibility":13,"seoDescription":14,"seoTitleTemplate":15,"siteCode":10,"siteName":6,"siteType":10,"subscriptionMode":5,"timezone":16,"id":17,"tenantID":18,"primaryDomain":19,"countryCode":20,"logoUrl":21,"faviconUrl":21,"theme":22,"seoKeywords":24,"status":25,"ads":4,"focusLeagues":26,"affiliatePolicies":26},[],"shared","Football Prediction Platform","scores_predictions","USD",[],"main",[],"en-US",[],"Football fixtures, results, free predictions, subscriptions, and clearly labeled partner links.","{page} | Football Prediction Platform","America\u002FNew_York",323900000000000000,1,"football.easytestdev.online","US","",{"primaryColor":23},"#1677ff","football predictions, football fixtures, football results","active",null,{"active":28,"leagueId":29,"leagueName":30,"leagueImagePath":31,"seasonId":32,"seasonName":33,"startingAt":34,"endingAt":35,"daysToStart":36,"daysToEnd":37,"phase":38,"includeQualifying":28,"hostCities":39},true,"326135624916537344","World Cup","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fleagues\u002F1.png","326255613308833792","2026\u002F2027","2026-06-11","2026-06-28",3,20,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":45,"category":46,"excerpt":47,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":48,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":52,"slug":53,"sourceName":54,"sourceURL":55,"teamId":56,"teamName":57,"teamIds":58,"teamNames":67,"title":76},"Leeds United secured a vital three points in their Premier League campaign with a breathtaking 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion, courtesy of Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s strike deep into stoppage time. The former Everton forward pounced in the sixth minute of added time at Elland Road, sending the home crowd into raptures and delivering a result that could prove pivotal in the season’s closing stages.\n\nWith the campaign entering its final weeks, both sides entered the fixture with distinct objectives. Leeds, hovering just above the relegation zone, knew that a win would provide a significant cushion over the bottom three. Brighton, comfortably in mid-table but eyeing a top-half finish, traveled to Yorkshire aiming to spoil the party and secure their own positive result. The tension was palpable from the first whistle, with neither team willing to concede an inch in a tightly contested first half.\n\nDespite the high stakes, clear-cut chances were at a premium for much of the encounter. Leeds controlled possession but found Brighton’s organized defense difficult to break down. The visitors, marshaled superbly by their back line, looked set to claim a hard-earned point. As the clock ticked past the 90-minute mark, the fourth official indicated a minimum of six added minutes, setting the stage for late drama.\n\nThen, in the 96th minute, a moment of quality decided the contest. A Leeds corner caused chaos in the Brighton box, with the ball bouncing around before falling to Calvert-Lewin six yards out. The striker showed composure beyond the chaos, swiveling sharply to lash a left-footed shot into the roof of the net. The speed and precision of the finish left goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen with no chance, and Elland Road erupted in a deafening roar.\n\nCalvert-Lewin’s winner was his latest crucial goal of the season, underlining his importance to the Leeds attack since his high-profile move. His physical presence and knack for being in the right place at the right time have been invaluable, and this latest intervention may well be his most significant in a white shirt. The 29-year-old has battled injuries in recent campaigns, but his enduring class was on full display when it mattered most.\n\nFor Brighton, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow. Roberto De Zerbi’s side had executed their game plan to near perfection, limiting Leeds to few clear opportunities until the final frantic moments. The late concession will sting, particularly given the discipline shown for over 95 minutes. They now must regroup quickly as the season winds down, with their own ambitions of a strong finish still within reach.\n\nThe result lifts Leeds to a healthier position in the table, potentially creating a four-point gap to the relegation zone with only a handful of games remaining. While safety is not yet mathematically assured, the psychological impact of such a dramatic win cannot be overstated. The belief coursing through the squad and fanbase could prove to be the catalyst for a strong finish.\n\nElland Road had been a cauldron of noise throughout the afternoon, and the scenes following Calvert-Lewin’s strike were a testament to the unbreakable bond between the team and its supporters. Fans spilled onto the lower tiers, and the players celebrated with a hunger reminiscent of a trophy win. These are the moments that define a season and can forge an unshakeable team spirit.\n\nAfter the match, the mood in the Leeds camp was one of elation and relief. The manager is likely to praise his side’s persistence, while acknowledging that performances must improve for the challenges ahead. The focus will quickly shift to the next fixture, but for now, the club will savor a victory snatched from the jaws of a draw.\n\nThis result also has ripple effects for the teams around them. Every point earned at this stage sends a message to direct rivals, and Leeds’ resilience will be noted by those also fighting for survival. The Premier League basement battle has often been decided by such narrow margins, and Calvert-Lewin’s goal could be the one that tips the scales.\n\nWith the final whistle bringing a close to an unforgettable afternoon, Leeds can look forward with renewed optimism. The journey is not yet over, but this display of character suggests they have the stomach for the fight. For Brighton, it’s a harsh reminder of the cruelty of top-flight football. As the dust settles, one thing is certain: Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s 96th-minute masterstroke will be replayed on highlight reels for years to come.\n\nBased on reporting from Sky Sports.","news","Dominic Calvert-Lewin's 96th-minute strike secured a dramatic 1-0 victory for Leeds United over Brighton, boosting their survival hopes in the Premier League.","331492534863794177","326135625054949376","Premier League","0","2026-05-17T13:00:00Z","calvert-lewin-96th-minute-goal-lifts-leeds-past-brighton","Sky Sports","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.skysports.com\u002Ffootball\u002Fleeds-united-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion\u002Flive\u002F531495","326257546358689792","Leeds",[56,59,60,61,62,63,64,65,66],"326257534430089216","326257536078450688","326257808385249280","326222712462643200","326257809152806912","326257534329425920","326257545712766976","326257546392244224",[57,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"Eintracht Frankfurt","Paris Saint Germain","Sheffield Wednesday","Bosnia & Herzegovina","Milton Keynes Dons","Borussia Dortmund","Manchester United","Nottingham Forest","Calvert-Lewin 96th-Minute Goal Lifts Leeds Past Brighton",[78,108,138,165],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":79,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":80,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":81,"slug":82,"sourceName":83,"sourceURL":84,"teamId":85,"teamName":86,"teamIds":87,"teamNames":97,"title":107},"Pierre Sage is set to join Crystal Palace after leading Lens to Coupe de France glory. Sporting director Jean-Louis Leca must now find a successor and reshape","338193111534538753","2026-06-05T03:15:00Z","pierre-sage-to-crystal-palace-what-it-means-for-lens","L'Equipe","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.lequipe.fr\u002FFootball\u002FArticle\u002FPierre-sage-sur-le-depart-jean-louis-leca-le-directeur-sportif-de-lens-va-avoir-plusieurs-chantiers-a-gerer\u002F1681831#at_medium=RSS_feeds","326257536443355136","Lens",[85,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[86,98,99,100,101,102,103,104,105,106],"Crystal Palace","Marseille","Le Mans","Vitesse","France","Nice","Cape Verde Islands","England","Ajaccio","Pierre Sage to Crystal Palace: What It Means for Lens",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":109,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":110,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":111,"slug":112,"sourceName":113,"sourceURL":114,"teamId":115,"teamName":116,"teamIds":117,"teamNames":127,"title":137},"Chris Wood's serious knee injury clouds New Zealand's World Cup hopes as the All Whites face Iran, Egypt, and Belgium in Group G.","338128485845307393","2026-06-04T23:01:18Z","new-zealand-s-2026-world-cup-bid-wood-injury-a-major-doubt","The Guardian","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F05\u002Fnew-zealand-world-cup-2026-team-guide","326222713104371712","New Zealand",[115,66,118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126],"326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326257545754710016","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[116,75,128,129,130,131,132,133,134,135,136],"New Caledonia","South Africa","Northampton","Motherwell","Australia","Newcastle","Iran","Egypt","Belgium","New Zealand's 2026 World Cup Bid: Wood Injury a Major Doubt",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":46,"excerpt":139,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":140,"leagueId":49,"leagueName":50,"matchId":51,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":141,"slug":142,"sourceName":113,"sourceURL":143,"teamId":144,"teamName":145,"teamIds":146,"teamNames":155,"title":164},"Spain 1-1 Iraq: Yamal injury concern as eight debutants feature in World Cup warm-up. Torres gave lead but Doski's long-range stunner equalized. 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