It certainly wasn’t a boring Tuesday night for Leeds fans, who saw their team come from behind twice against Norwich City before securing a famous penalty shootout victory in front of the Kop End.
Goals from Marcus Antonsson and then Chris Wood for the hosts cancelled out efforts from opposite numbers Alex Pritchard and Castro Oliviera, before the game was decided by the lottery that is penalties.
The victory is one that confirms their place among the English elite in the latter stages of the EFL Cup. The Elland Road faithful won’t be mulling over potential opponents for too long however, as the Quarter Final draw will be made following the conclusion of tonight’s cup action.
It was certainly an incredible win for United – and in this article I’ll be taking a look at how Twitter reacted to the encounter.
Twitter reactions to Leeds United penalty win
Firstly, there was certainly a ‘Bear Pit Atmosphere’ around Elland Road after the game…
"We are Leeds" after #lufc win epic cup tie on pens #lufclive pic.twitter.com/By1rBwnaiU
— Lee Sobot (@LeeSobotYEP) October 25, 2016
Also, did Italian ‘keeper Marco Silvestri stake a claim for a recall following his performance?
I dedicate this tweet to Marco Silvestri. Let's forget everything that's happened before this. What a performance #lufc
— R9Rai (@R9Rai) October 25, 2016
Is this a coincidence? I think not…
#ICYMI Leeds 2-2 Norwich AET
Attendance 22,222
🤔🤔🤔#lufc #ncfc pic.twitter.com/aCPDHvLlbQ— William Hill (@WilliamHill) October 26, 2016
What a photo…
#lufc love this pic! pic.twitter.com/9MmzT0OaI4
— Will (@ArchaeoWill) October 25, 2016
That wasn’t the only Sacko related Twitter incident of the night – as after the game the Sporting Lisbon loanee paid tribute to the ‘Italian Neuer’…
Yes we through!! Again what an atmosphere tonight and great character we showed! Congrats to Marco "Neuer" Silvestri for the saves hahaha 😭😂
— Hadi Sacko (@miimosaa) October 25, 2016
Legend says that it is still rising…
Has Grimes' penalty landed yet..? #lufc
— 🪩 ✨ (@ShutupDobs) October 26, 2016
However, amidst all of the excitement, someone had to bring them back down to Earth…
https://twitter.com/geirnarvik/status/791243000135417856?lang=en
Who do you think that Leeds will draw in the next round? Will it be Manchester United at home, or a trip to Anfield? Or on the other side of the spectrum, could it be a trip to the KCOM Stadium to face Hull City?
Let us know in the comments below!
