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Before they head to north London, those present at the former Olympic Stadium will have fond tales to tell about Sunday’s experience.<\/p>\n
Leeds<\/a> sold out their entire 9,000 allocation, taking up all the space behind one of the goals and contributing to a fantastic atmosphere.<\/p>\n For most of the game, the Whites looked in complete control. Japan’s Ao Tanaka gave them a first-half lead, with England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin doubling their advantage with a 75th-minute penalty that looked to have killed the game off.<\/p>\n But in the 11 minutes of injury time, Mateus Fernandes and Axel Disasi scored to take the tie into extra time.<\/p>\n Taty Castellanos and Pablo both had goals ruled out for offside by the video assistant referee (VAR) in a breathless extra-time period, where Leeds<\/a> also had two shots cleared off the line.<\/p>\n There was added drama as Areola suffered a leg injury, meaning Herrick – who was on loan at fifth-tier Boreham Wood as recently as January – was handed a first Hammers appearance in the 120th minute and just before the shootout.<\/p>\n He saved from Piroe, but Perri ensured it was he who would be the goalkeeping hero with his two saves.<\/p>\n “This is the magic of the cup, anything can happen and today was a crazy and memorable game. Happy that we won the match and we are into the semi-finals now,” said Perri.<\/p>\n “For this fanbase it shows the magic of them, the love they have for this team. It is a pleasure to play for this team.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n