Dominic Calvert-Lewin struck deep into stoppage time to rescue a 1-1 draw for Leeds United against Brentford, sparing manager Daniel Farke's side from a damaging defeat at Elland Road.

The equaliser arrived at a critical moment, with Brentford having threatened to take all three points. But it was Farke's second-half tactical adjustments that ultimately kept Leeds United in the contest — and in the reckoning.

Farke's half-time shift changes the game

Match of the Day pundit Shay Given reserved particular praise for Farke's decision to reshape his side at the break. The changes injected urgency into Leeds United's play and gradually shifted the balance of the match after a difficult first half.

Given argued that the tactical reshuffle demonstrated the German manager's ability to read and respond to the game, transforming a passive first-half performance into one that eventually earned a share of the spoils.

A valuable point in the Premier League

The result means Leeds United avoided a third successive league defeat, with the draw offering a platform to regroup ahead of their next fixture. Brentford, who had looked set for a vital victory, were left to reflect on what might have been.

Calvert-Lewin's intervention ensured the points were shared in a contest that ultimately reflected the fine margins that define survival in the Premier League.