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Outrageous! The three Lions strikers cheated on their new owners: 3 stoppage time lost empty goal + penalty kick

12:27pm, 28 August 2025【Football】

Lewin's debut at Leeds United was named "the worst debut in history" by fans. The England striker made his debut in the second round of the League Cup and made his debut in Leeds United. However, he missed three consecutive goals in stoppage time and kicked the penalty kick away in the penalty shootout, resulting in Leeds United being eliminated by Xie Bai, who ranked 21st in the Championship in the League Cup.

28-year-old Lewin joined Leeds United after leaving Everton in a free transfer earlier this month. Head coach Falke didn't give him a chance to make his debut until this cup, but now it seems that maybe he should wait a little longer. Lewin, who came on as a substitute in the 58th minute, scored at least three good opportunities before the end of the game, but all were outrageously lost. In the 91st minute, Lewin scored a shot from six yards in front of the goal and missed. In the 94th minute, Lewin's shot in front of the goal was blocked by the goalkeeper. A minute later, Lewin had another chance, but he couldn't seize it either. After entering the penalty shootout, Lewin had a chance to make up for the merits, but he kicked the ball over Hillsburg. Leeds United finally lost the penalty shootout 0-3 and ended in the second round of the League Cup. It is worth mentioning that the stadium is almost empty due to Xie’s fans boycotting the team owner on Wednesday. Lewin didn't even have an excuse to "fan interference". After the game ended, the Leeds United fan group was in an instant. "Calvert Lewin can compete for the worst substitute in history in these 20 minutes." "It's ridiculous." "Absolutely the worst candidate for the debut." An Everton fan gloated: "It's so good to see him wasting opportunities for other teams!" Someone also counted: "The three opportunities combined are only 15 yards, and he can't score." After the game, Calvert Lewin posted himself: "I'm proud to be the first to represent this great club tonight, but I'm also disappointed with my performance. I'm here to do my best, and I will do the same in the future. I can't wait to see you on Eland Road."

Lewin has played for Everton for 9 seasons, and has played in 273 games in a total of 71 goals, including 57 Premier League goals, ranking third in the club's historical scorer list. He was elected the team Player of the Year in the 2020/21 season and scored 21 goals in various competitions; at the end of the 2021/22 season, he also scored the winning goal against Crystal Palace to help the team complete relegation. However, injuries have affected his attendance in recent seasons. Last season, his hamstring injury left him missing all February, March and April, making his debut in the last four games. After the season ended, Lewin joined Leeds United as a free agent. This signing was originally regarded by Leeds United fans as an important reinforcement on the team's forward line, but judging from Lewin's debut, the former England No. 9 striker and Kane's substitute are not in shape at the moment.