LEICESTER, England – Jamaican international Bobby De Cordova-Reid etched his name into Leicester City folklore on Sunday, delivering a pulsating injury-time equalizer in a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion at King Power Stadium.
Introduced off the bench, the 31-year-old forward turned the tide for the Foxes in the dying minutes, playing a pivotal role in Jamie Vardy’s 85th-minute strike before calmly slotting home to snatch an improbable point from the jaws of defeat. The visitors, buoyed by goals from Tariq Lamptey and Yankuba Minteh, had looked destined for victory until De Cordova-Reid’s late heroics revitalized the home side.
Reflecting on the significance of his maiden goal for Leicester, which followed the disappointment of a disallowed effort earlier in the week, De Cordova-Reid exuded pride and determination. “It was nice,” he remarked. “On Tuesday, I had a goal chalked off by VAR, but I kept getting into the right spaces and doing the right things. Today, it went my way, and it was a special moment.”
Praising the team’s resilience, he added, “Credit to the lads for sticking to the plan. We never gave up, and thankfully we got something out of it. Even at 2-0 down, we knew we had to keep doing the right things, and it paid off. That fighting spirit is what defines us, but we’ll also analyze how we got into that position and learn from it.”
Vardy was equally instrumental
Leicester City legend Jamie Vardy was equally instrumental, notching a goal with trademark precision before showcasing his unselfishness by teeing up De Cordova-Reid for a pressure-packed tap-in. The former Fulham attacker praised Vardy’s composure: “I thought he might shoot, but he’s smart and composed. Credit to him, and to Stephy [Mavididi] for winning the ball back in the build-up.”
The draw keeps Leicester unbeaten under new manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, extending their momentum heading into Saturday’s clash with Newcastle United. De Cordova-Reid voiced optimism about the team’s trajectory under their new leadership. “We’ve got four points from two games and a chance to continue building. Working with the Manager is an exciting opportunity to learn and improve.”
He concluded with a focus on growth: “We take it game by game. It’s about putting in performances we can be proud of and steadily adding points to the board. The work continues, and we’re ready for the challenges ahead.”
