[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"football-site-config":3,"world-cup-status-en":27,"news-detail-why-brighton-fell-to-leeds-hurzeler-points-to-single-error":43,"news-related-why-brighton-fell-to-leeds-hurzeler-points-to-single-error-en":80,"news-related-match-why-brighton-fell-to-leeds-hurzeler-points-to-single-error-en":192},{"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",5,22,"upcoming",[40,41,42],"Mexico City","Monterrey","Zapopan",{"article":44},{"awayTeamId":45,"awayTeamName":46,"body":47,"category":48,"excerpt":49,"homeTeamId":50,"homeTeamName":51,"id":52,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":55,"matchName":56,"publishedAt":57,"slug":58,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":60,"teamId":45,"teamName":46,"teamIds":61,"teamNames":70,"title":79},"326257546291580928","Brighton","Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler rued one decisive lapse after his side slipped to a frustrating 1-0 Premier League defeat at Leeds United on Saturday. Despite controlling large portions of the contest at Elland Road, the Seagulls left empty-handed following a result Hurzeler believes went against the run of play.\n\nThe solitary goal stemmed from what the German coach labelled “one easy mistake” – a momentary breakdown that undid an otherwise commanding display. While specific details of the error remain between the squad and staff, it was clear that Brighton paid the ultimate price for their only defensive misjudgment of the afternoon.\n\nHurzeler did not hide his conviction that Brighton should have claimed all three points. “We have to stay positive,” he said in his post-match press conference, insisting his team’s performance warranted far more than a loss. The visitors dominated possession, carved out several promising openings, and largely nullified Leeds’ attacking threats – yet found themselves undone by the finest of margins.\n\nThe statistics backed up Brighton’s claim to superiority. They bossed the midfield exchanges, won the territorial battle, and asked repeated questions of the Leeds backline. However, a combination of wasteful finishing and resilient last-ditch defending kept the scoreline blank for the away side. As the match wore on, that missed efficiency proved costly.\n\nLeeds, by contrast, were clinical when their chance arrived. The hosts absorbed pressure for long periods but remained dangerous on the counter, and their disciplined defensive shape ultimately forced Brighton into a fatal moment of hesitation. Elland Road erupted, and the Yorkshire side held on doggedly to secure a vital home victory.\n\nFor Brighton, the defeat represents a missed opportunity in their Premier League campaign. Having shown signs of cohesion in recent weeks, this setback halts their momentum and leaves them dwelling on what might have been. Hurzeler, however, refused to criticise his players publicly, instead highlighting the collective need to learn from the experience.\n\n“One easy mistake” became the post-match refrain, underlining the razor-thin margins at the top level. Hurzeler noted that such errors are inherent in football but stressed the importance of response. His side must now channel frustration into focus ahead of their next fixture, with no time for self-pity in a relentlessly competitive league.\n\nThe psychological challenge for Brighton is significant. Dominating a match yet emerging beaten can dent confidence, but Hurzeler’s measured messaging aims to prevent any lingering negativity. He pointed to the many positives on show – the tempo, the creativity, the defensive work prior to the error – as building blocks for improvement.\n\nLeeds’ victory, meanwhile, provides a timely boost for their own ambitions. They showcased the gritty inverse of Brighton’s expansive approach, proving that efficiency often trumps aesthetics. But the post-match narrative centered firmly on the visitors and their sense of injustice at leaving empty-handed.\n\nAs the Seagulls regroup, Hurzeler’s call for positivity will be tested. Brighton’s season now hinges on converting dominant performances into tangible results, and cutting out the costly individual mistakes that flipped this contest on its head. The German’s belief is unwavering, but his team must demonstrate it where it matters most – on the pitch.\n\nBased on reporting from BBC Sport.","news","Fabian Hurzeler insists Brighton must stay positive after a single error led to a 1-0 loss at Leeds, despite dominating the match at Elland Road.","326257546358689792","Leeds","331520916557139969","326135625054949376","Premier League","327054572688248832","Leeds vs Brighton","2026-05-17T17:38:50Z","why-brighton-fell-to-leeds-hurzeler-points-to-single-error","BBC Sport","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Fvideos\u002Fcvgznprwk4xo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss",[45,50,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,69],"326257777523560448","326257814563459072","326222707169431552","326222713142120448","326257546392244224","326257623760375808","326257636301344768","326257664579342336",[46,51,71,72,73,74,75,76,77,78],"Al-Wasl FC","Histon","Anderlecht","Canada","Nottingham Forest","FC Anyang","Arema FC","Faroe Islands","Why Brighton Fell to Leeds: Hurzeler Points to Single Error",[81,112,142,165],{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":82,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":83,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":85,"slug":86,"sourceName":87,"sourceURL":88,"teamId":89,"teamName":90,"teamIds":91,"teamNames":101,"title":111},"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","0","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",[89,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100],"326255037950988288","326257535952621568","326257572367568896","326257602382008320","326222711447621632","326257536049090560","326222712726884352","326222711682502656","326257844615647232",[90,102,103,104,105,106,107,108,109,110],"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":48,"excerpt":113,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":114,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":115,"slug":116,"sourceName":117,"sourceURL":118,"teamId":119,"teamName":120,"teamIds":121,"teamNames":131,"title":141},"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",[119,66,122,123,124,125,126,127,128,129,130],"326257595583041536","326222712622026752","326257808754348032","326257660145963008","326222711976103936","326257545754710016","326222712013852672","326222712265510912","326222711401484288",[120,75,132,133,134,135,136,137,138,139,140],"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":48,"excerpt":143,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":144,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":145,"slug":146,"sourceName":117,"sourceURL":147,"teamId":148,"teamName":149,"teamIds":150,"teamNames":157,"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. Depth tested.","338113367510093825","2026-06-04T22:04:33Z","spain-1-1-iraq-what-yamal-s-absence-squad-rotation-mean","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.theguardian.com\u002Ffootball\u002F2026\u002Fjun\u002F04\u002Fspain-iraq-friendly-international-match-report","326222711653142528","Spain",[148,151,152,153,65,154,64,155,156],"326257593141956608","326257565195309056","326222711908995072","326222712819159040","326222712395534336","326257565233057792",[149,158,159,160,74,161,73,162,163],"Chattanooga","Barcelona","Mexico","Iraq","Norway","Atletico Madrid","Spain 1-1 Iraq: What Yamal's Absence & Squad Rotation Mean",{"awayTeamId":-1,"awayTeamName":-1,"body":-1,"category":48,"excerpt":166,"homeTeamId":-1,"homeTeamName":-1,"id":167,"leagueId":53,"leagueName":54,"matchId":84,"matchName":21,"publishedAt":168,"slug":169,"sourceName":59,"sourceURL":170,"teamId":171,"teamName":172,"teamIds":173,"teamNames":182,"title":191},"NI's youngest post-WWII side (avg age 22.1) beat Guinea 1-0 with Atcheson scoring and sent off, while Morrison debuted, showing grit before facing France.","338103552524161025","2026-06-04T21:18:17Z","ni-record-youth-side-show-grit-22-1-avg-age-beats-guinea","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bbc.com\u002Fsport\u002Ffootball\u002Farticles\u002Fc7v9ve8415mo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss","326257664243798016","Northern Ireland",[171,174,175,176,177,92,178,179,180,181,96],"326257791738056704","326257545918287872","326257545968619520","326257808385249280","326257807630274560","326257664713560064","326257664403181568","326257808158756864",[172,183,184,185,186,102,187,188,189,190,106],"Guinea","Liverpool","Arsenal","Sheffield Wednesday","Southampton","Luxembourg","Gibraltar","Blackburn","NI Record Youth Side Show Grit: 22.1 Avg Age Beats Guinea",{"awayScore":193,"awayTeam":194,"description":198,"homeScore":18,"homeTeam":199,"id":55,"kickoffAt":203,"length":204,"leagueId":205,"leagueName":54,"leagueSlug":206,"probabilityLabel":54,"slug":207,"status":208,"tvStations":209,"venueCity":51,"venueName":210},0,{"code":195,"id":45,"imagePath":196,"name":46,"slug":197},"AWY","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F51.png","brighton","Leeds face Brighton needing a win to secure Premier League survival on the final day, while the visitors aim to leapfrog their hosts with a victory of their own. A draw would be enough for Leeds, but Brighton’s high press could test their nerves. The result determines whether Leeds avoid relegation or Brighton snatch a higher finish.",{"code":200,"id":50,"imagePath":201,"name":51,"slug":202},"HME","https:\u002F\u002Fmedia.api-sports.io\u002Ffootball\u002Fteams\u002F63.png","leeds","2026-05-17T14:00:00Z",90,"326135624635518976","gb-premier-league","leeds-vs-brighton-2026-05-17","finished",[],"Elland Road"]