Brenden Aaronson scored a stoppage-time sealer to help Leeds to a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough
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Aaronson scores late for LeedsFifth goal of seasonLeeds top the tableFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱Getty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED?
Brenden Aaronson's scored in stoppage time, pushing Leeds to a 3-1 win over Boro on Tuesday. Leeds had taken the lead on a goal from Daniel James in the 74th minute, with Middlesbrough canceling out a Wilfried Gnonto opener with a Maximilian Wober own goal in the 54th minute.
The U.S. men's national team midfielder was able to tap home a pass from teammate Ao Tanaka, making it 3-1 and sealing the win. With the win, Leeds return to the top of the table, two points ahead of Sheffield United, who have a game in hand.
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The goal was Aaronson's fifth of the season, but his first in more than a month. His most recent goal had come back on Nov. 2 when he scored in a 3-0 win over Plymouth Argyle. With five goals to his name, Aaronson has now matched his best goalscoring season with any team, with his previous best coming in 2020-21 with Salzburg.
He scored just one goal during his one other full season with Leeds, which came in the Premier League, while he scored just twice in the Bundesliga last season.
Aaronson recently spoke to GOAL about his desire to be seen as more of a runner, as he looks to prove to his critics that he can contribute to goals, either by providing assists or scoring them himself.
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Aaronson and Leeds will have little time to rest as they look ahead to a visit to Preston North End on Saturday.
