Leeds striker Jaidon Anthony paid tribute to his late mother Donna by revealing the goal on his shirt after Saturday’s 1-1 FA Cup draw with Plymouth, but was booked for celebrating.The 24-year-old led the hosts to a 31st-minute strike at Elland Road and took his shirt off to pay tribute to his mother following her death.Antonio returned to the starting lineup for the first time since his mother and#039; died last week when the two sides played out a draw that ensures they meet in a fourth-round replay.Her undershirt revealed a message that read and #039;rest in perfect peace mumand#039; as Antonio was joined by his Leeds teammates who pulled up their t-shirts in support of their colleague.Elland Road supporters rose to pay their respects as Anthony marked an emotional moment during the FA Cup.But under the shirt removal rules, match referee Lewis Smith waved a yellow card after Anthony stopped celebrating.The booking comes just days after Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke was also ordered to show off a similar shirt in honor of Anthony’s mother and death.Solanke scores for Cherries in FA Cup win over Swansea and names the best: and#039;RIP Donnaand#039;.Anthony is currently on loan at Leeds from Bournemouth and has scored twice in all competitions this season.Leeds manager Daniel Farke praised Anthonyand’s performance against Plymouth and explained that the goal meant so much to the young striker.and#039;A big moment for him. A destination full of quality. It was shown where the head#039; it’s about, and#039; Farke said at the post-match press conference.and#039;Great technique, great player. Dangerous when he cuts down the left wing. Target the class. Good luck to him.and it meant so much to him. Not the easiest of days for him. Better if it was a decisive goal in a bigger spotlight and#039; he added..
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