'Fancy footwork' - Tanaka puts Leeds ahead against West Ham
BBC Sport · 2026-04-05 · archive
Leeds United's Ao Tanaka starts and finishes a well-worked move to give his side the lead against West Ham United in their FA Cup quarter-final tie.
The Story So Far
West Ham United conceded the opening goal in their FA Cup quarter-final fixture against Leeds United. Midfielder Ao Tanaka provided the breakthrough for the visitors, orchestrating a sophisticated sequence that he eventually concluded himself. The play began with Tanaka’s involvement in the buildup before he utilized agile movement to navigate past the Hammers' backline. This clinical finish puts the East London side at a disadvantage as they compete for a spot in the tournament's final four. Facing a deficit in this high-stakes knockout match, the team must now respond to the opposition’s technical execution to keep their cup ambitions alive.
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