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Howson Brace Sinks Cumbrians

Thu 15 May, 11:09 PM


Jonny Howson fired Leeds into the League One play-off final at Wembley with a stunning last-minute winner to break Carlisle hearts as Gary McAllister's side won 2-0 on the night and 3-2 on aggregate.

The young midfielder hauled the Yorkshire side back into the tie early in the first period and with the clock ticking down towards extra-time arrowed the winner into the bottom left-hand corner of the Carlisle goal from 15 yards.

Howson's double completed a surprise turnaround for Leeds, who had been outplayed in the first leg at Elland Road to trail 2-1 on aggregate ahead of Thursday's return match at Brunton Park.

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