Leeds Stun West Ham in FA Cup Thriller

0:00On April 6, Leeds United just punched their ticket to the FA Cup semis for the first time since 1987, edging West Ham 4-2 in A, hard-pounding penalty shootout at London Stadium. The visitors looked set after jumping to a 2-0 lead, but the hammers fought back late to force extra time. West Ham's main keeper went down injured, so 20-year-old Finley Herrick, fresh off alone in the fifth tier, stepped in for his senior debut, and even snagged one save. Still, Jarrah Bowen and another hammer missed their spots, letting Pascal Strueich seal it for Leeds. Both squads are scrapping to dodge the drop, with West Ham rooted 18th in the Premier League. This cup run was their big shot to deliver Wimbley joy to fans amid a rough season, but Leeds is 9,000 traveling supporters turn the place. Electric Leeds dominated early with a deflection and a penalty from Dominic Albert Lewin, only for Mateus Fernandez and Axel Dizzassi to flip the script in. Seven minutes of stoppage time.

1:01Extra time brought offside calls and woodwork hits, but Daniel Farcus crew held firm. Now Leeds gear up for Chelsea at Wimbley on the weekend of April 25th, chasing a final spot on May 16th, while West Ham host Wolves. Friday night to stay alive in the top flight, what a ride it's been.