Brentford manager Keith Andrews was full of admiration for his opposite number Daniel Farke after Leeds United fought back from a difficult position to secure a 1-1 draw at Elland Road.
The match saw Leeds require a second-half response to salvage a point against a determined Brentford side, and Andrews was quick to acknowledge the qualities Farke brought to the contest, particularly the German coach's ability to inspire a reaction from his players when the game seemed to be slipping away.
"Never underestimate Daniel," Andrews said, reflecting on how Leeds turned the tide after the interval to level the scoreline and deny Brentford what could have been a valuable away victory.
The draw represents a mixed outcome for both clubs, with Leeds able to take some encouragement from their character in fighting back, while Brentford will likely rue not converting their first-half advantage into a first-half breakaway win.
Farke, who has built a reputation over recent seasons for getting the best out of his squads in moments of adversity, will no doubt see this result as further evidence that his methods continue to bear fruit even when matches are not going his side's way. The comeback illustrated the mentality that has become associated with his teams, and Andrews' comments underline the respect he commands among fellow managers in the English game.
For Brentford, the draw extends a run of results that will leave Andrews assessing how his side can convert positions of strength into three points rather than one. Despite the setback of seeing a lead disappear, the Brentford boss's willingness to praise the opposition manager after the final whistle speaks to the mutual respect that exists between the two coaches, even in the heat of a closely fought Premier League fixture.
Leeds, who have been working to establish themselves back among England's top-flight clubs, will take confidence from their ability to respond under pressure at home. The manner in which they clawed their way back into the match at Elland Road suggests a squad unwilling to accept defeat, a trait that could prove valuable as the season progresses and results become increasingly important in the battle for points at both ends of the table.
Andrews, for his part, appeared to accept that his side's inability to hold onto their advantage was as much down to Leeds' response as any lapse in concentration from his own players. His comments after the match focused less on frustration and more on genuine recognition of what Farke and his team managed to produce in the second half.
Both sets of supporters will have left Elland Road with contrasting emotions - Leeds fans relieved and encouraged by the fightback, Brentford fans perhaps frustrated that a winning position was not seen out. Nonetheless, the result keeps both clubs firmly in the mix as the campaign continues, with plenty of twists and turns still to come in what promises to be another competitive season in English football's top division.
Based on reporting from BBC Sport.