Leeds United welcomed Plymouth Argyle at Elland Road earlier today as they hoped to secure a win at home in the FA Cup. The Whites made a decent start to the contest and managed to get their noses ahead in the 31st minute when Jaidon Anthony found the back of the net. The Yorkshire giants went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
The home team conceded the equaliser in the 73rd minute when Adam Randell got his name on the scoresheet. The match ended with Leeds being held to a lackluster 1-1 draw in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Leeds United player fared during the clash against Plymouth.
GK: Illan Meslier – 6/10
He made one good save during the game but failed to secure a clean sheet this afternoon.
RB: Jamie Shackleton – 6.5/10
Shackleton did his fair share of defending but offered very little going forward.
CB: Joe Rodon – 6.5/10
He made two important defensive contributions inside his half and was good on the ball.
CB: Liam Cooper – 7/10
Cooper earned the ball back twice but didn’t do enough to keep a clean sheet.
LB: Sam Byram – 7.5/10
He caught the eye at times in both halves and picked up an assist for setting up Anthony’s opener.
CM: Ilia Gruev – 6.5/10
Gruev has a decent performer for the Whites at the centre of the park.
CM: Ethan Ampadu – 7/10
He anchored the midfield well and was not shy of having a strike at goal.
RW: Wilfried Gnonto – 6.5/10
Gnonto made one decent run with the ball but didn’t do enough to register a goal.
CAM: Georginio Rutter – 7/10
He was a constant menace in the final third but failed to get his name on the scoresheet.
LW: Jaidon Anthony – 8.5/10
Anthony caused all sorts of problems for the Plymouth defenders and managed to find the back of the net in the 31st minute.
ST: Joel Piroe – 6/10
He was a quiet presence in the opponent’s half and was fortunate to last the whole game.
Substitutes:
RW: Ian Poveda – 6/10
Poveda failed to make a difference in the final third.
LB: Junior Firpo – N/A
ST: Patrick Bamford – N/A
ST: Mateo Joseph – N/A
