Leeds United entertained Bournemouth at Elland Road earlier today as they focused on securing a good result at home in the Premier League. The Whites made a quick start to the game and got themselves ahead in the third minute via Rodrigo Moreno’s successful penalty. However, the visitors responded immediately and completed the turnaround within the first 20 minutes courtesy of a goal each from Marcus Tavernier and Philip Billing. Leeds went into the half-time break 2-1 down on the scoreline.
Dominic Solanke scored three minutes into the second half which put Bournemouth 3-1 up on the day. However, the West Yorkshire club mounted an epic comeback as both Sam Greenwood and Liam Cooper scored to level the scoreline at 3-3 in the 68th minute. Just like he did at Anfield, Crysencio Summerville ended up netting the winning goal in the 84th minute as Leeds United secured an impressive 4-3 win in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Leeds United player fared during the match against the Cherries.
GK: Illan Meslier – 6.5/10
Meslier made a few solid saves during the game and even cleared the danger when needed. However, he won’t be pleased after shipping in three goals today.
RB: Rasmus Kristensen – 7/10
He made a few important clearances at the back and was not shy of getting stuck in with a tackle inside his half.
CB: Robin Koch – 6/10
Koch looked vulnerable defensively and had a tough game on the defensive third of the field.
CB: Liam Cooper – 7.5/10
Cooper earned possession back twice and made a few important clearances as well. He got his name on the scoresheet in the 68th minute to equalise for Leeds.
LB: Pascal Struijk – 7/10
He did his fair share of defending and had a few bright moments in the Bournemouth half.
CM: Tyler Adams – 7/10
The United States sensation anchored the midfield well at times but offered very little going forward.
CM: Marc Roca – 6/10
The Spaniard struggled to get a foothold in the game and got replaced in the 53rd minute.
RW: Jack Harrison – 6/10
He had a couple of lively moments but was substituted at half-time.
CAM: Brenden Aaronson – 6/10
Aaronson struggled to give a good account of himself in the final third.
LW: Crysencio Summerville – 8/10
Summerville engineered a few decent chances for others around him and ended up netting a dramatic winner in the 84th minute.
ST: Rodrigo Moreno – 7/10
He had a few strikes at goal and deserves credit for netting the opening goal from the penalty spot in the third minute.
Substitutes:
ST: Wilfried Gnonto – 7/10
Gnonto was always looking to create chances for his teammates and has got an assist to his name.
ST: Sam Greenwood – 8.5/10
He was a real menace after coming off the bench and has got a goal and an assist to show for his efforts.
ST: Joe Gelhardt – N/A
Gelhardt didn’t get enough time to influence the game.
RB: Luke Ayling – N/A
He came on for the final few minutes of the contest.
