{
  "id": 18732311,
  "title": "Sub Noah Okafor strikes in 97 seconds as Leeds edges Spurs amid VAR controversy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/sub-noah-okafor-strikes-in-97-seconds-as-leeds-edges-spurs-amid-var",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T14:38:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/soccer/2026/11/07/sub-noah-okafor-strikes-in-97-seconds-as-leeds-edges-spurs-amid-var-controversy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Noah Okafor scored a swift goal in the 97th minute, securing a 1-0 victory for Leeds United against Tottenham Hotspur in a Premier League match marred by controversy. The young player made an immediate impact after just 97 seconds on the field, coming on in the 79th minute and sending Leeds to the lead. The lead was secured when Dominic Calvert-Lewin headed the ball into the path of Okafor, who expertly drove home the shot. Leeds' win, their first since a 4-1 thrashing of Newcastle almost two months prior, lifted them to eighth place, just two points ahead of Tottenham. The match was overshadowed by a contentious challenge by Jayden Bogle on Mathys Tel in the 34th minute, which prompted a lengthy VAR review but ultimately no red card was given. Tottenham forward Tel was visibly upset and had to be substituted a few minutes later. Elsewhere, Arsenal faced Hull in a match aimed at extending their three-point lead at the top of the Premier League, while Manchester City traveled to Nottingham Forest in hopes of avoiding a third consecutive loss.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Okafor secures Leeds win at home to Tottenham",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/okafor-secures-leeds-win-at-home-to-tottenham",
        "published": "2026-11-07T14:38:16.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}