That last-minute equaliser last night emphatically keeps the momentum going into Saturday. Leeds would have taken a draw in any circumstance but particularly in that manner.
Leeds headed back up to Yorkshire after the match pretty quickly in order to get back to their own beds ahead of Sunday’s monster game. Farke’s said preparations become more difficult following the sacking of head coach Liam Rosenior.
What Farke tried to ensure on Wednesday was to control the controllables - carrying rhythm over into the cup semi-final. And Longstaff provided that.
Sean Longstaff of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team's second goal
Sean Longstaff of Leeds United celebrates scoring his team's second goal(Image: Getty Images)