Lucas Nmecha converted a crucial penalty in the 84th minute to give "Leeds" a 1-0 victory over "Everton" in the final match of the Premier League's opening round.
"It was a tough game but I stayed focused when the penalty opportunity came. I'm happy to help the team start the season with three points," Nmecha reportedly told teammates after the match.
Leeds United's new signing proved his worth immediately, successfully handling the pressure in his Premier League debut. The forward's calm finish from the spot proved to be the difference in what was otherwise a tightly contested affair.
Everton struggled to create meaningful chances throughout the match. To make matters worse for the Merseyside club, Ukrainian defender Vitaliy Mykolenko was unavailable for selection due to injury, weakening their defensive options.
Interestingly, Nmecha has already been dubbed "the peacock" by some Leeds supporters, fitting for a player representing the club sometimes referred to as "the peacocks" in football circles.
The narrow victory gives "Leeds" a perfect start to their 2025/26 Premier League campaign. Can they build on this momentum in the coming weeks? The signs are certainly promising after this hard-fought opening win.
