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Young Leicester fans' 'unbridled joy' at Riyad Mahrez penalty

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Three young Leicester fans showed their "unbridled joy" in the stands on Saturday as Riyad Mahrez scored against Middlesbrough

Three young Leicester fans showed their "unbridled joy" in the stands on Saturday as Riyad Mahrez scored against Middlesbrough.

The youngsters were seen on the television cameras waiting anxiously for Mahrez to take a first-half penalty with Leicester 1-0 behind, before embracing as the Algerian slotted the kick away.

Kammy and Ben Shephard analysed the footage on Goals on Sunday, with Ben saying: "This is why we love football. Unbridled, sensational joy. That is exactly why we love football, and it never changes."

Despite Middlesbrough going ahead again in the second half through Alvaro Negredo's second goal of the game, there was more joy for the Foxes faithful as Islam Slimani netted a last-gasp penalty to earn the hosts a point.

Leicester now move up to 13th - two points above the relegation zone - while Middlesbrough sit in 15th just one point ahead of the bottom three. 

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Watch the fantastic video of the three young Leicester fans' wild celebrations in their 2-2 draw with Middlesbrough.

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