Leeds scored three in quick succession to take control of their game against the Premier League Newcastle in the first half at Elland Road.
Both Leeds and Newcastle went into the match unbeaten Premier League So far, however, it was the home side who had the better start, with two goals in two minutes before a third before half-time.
Anton Stach had already squandered a good shooting opportunity before a huge penalty appeal became controversial after Mathias Fernandes-Pardo appeared to be handballed, with Leeds arguably the better team.
Tanaka puts Leeds ahead
Whites’ deserved lead finally arrived when Ao Tanaka latched on to Noah Okafor’s pass before his shot deflected into the back of the net.
Replays showed the ball deflected off both Lewis Miley and Sean Stach, allowing the ball to float into the net.
Calvert-Lewin double their lead
Just two minutes later, Dominic Calvert-Lewin put Daniel Farke’s men 2-0 up when he powerfully headed into the back of the net in characteristic style after a fine cross from Jaden Bogle.
DCL scores again
There was still time for Leeds to add a third before half-time. Calvert-Lewin played a simple ball forward, who beat a weak challenge from Sven Botman before slotting the ball home.
Leeds team news
Leeds starting XI: Trafford, Bogle, Gudmundsson, Justin, Muharemovic, Elvedi, Ampadu, Tanaka, Stach, Okafor, Calvert-Lewin
Leeds Subs: Zetterer, Bard, Bijol, Longstaff, Aaronson, Wilson, James, Bahoya, Nmecha
Newcastle team news
Newcastle starting eleven: Hornicek, Hall, Botman, Nico, Wissa, Barnes, Thiaw, Fernandez-Pardo, Murphy, Dedic, Miley
Newcastle substitutes: Pope, Livramento, Schar, Bamba, Steur, Toure, Willock, Ramsey, Miley
