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Sonny Perkins lost for words after first pro goal as he reflects on 'tough' Leeds United draw

Leeds United youngster Sonny Perkins could not put into words how scoring his first professional goal felt on a rollercoaster afternoon at Cardiff City in the FA Cup - though he stated the result was the most important thing.

After falling two down within half an hour on a wet, miserable afternoon in the Welsh capital, goals from Rodrigo - who also missed a penalty - and Perkins salvaged a late draw for Jesse Marsch's men to temporarily pause their FA Cup hoodoo. The game itself was a tough watch for long stretches for Whites fans though pressure began to grow in the second half, and Marsch will be content with a replay where Leeds will now be clear favourites at Elland Road.

For now though, it remains Perkins' moment; the former West Ham United star is yet to turn 19, and the confidence that he can produce the goods in the dying embers will do wonders for his development - though he remained adamant that the 'team comes first' as he looks ahead of next weekend.

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