Leeds United entertained Newcastle United at Elland Road earlier this evening as they looked to secure a win at home in the Premier League. The Whites made a bright start to the game and went into the half-time interval with a goalless scoreline.
The two teams fought tooth and nail in the second 45 minutes. However, Daniel Farke’s men ended up settling for a 0-0 draw in front of their home fans.
Let’s take a look at how each Leeds United player fared during the match against the Magpies.
GK: Lucas Perri – 7/10
Perri made a couple of solid saves at the back and earned an important clean sheet at Elland Road.
RB: Jayden Bogle – 7/10
He performed his defensive duties well inside his half and made a couple of decent runs with the ball.
CB: Joe Rodon – 7/10
Rodon gave a good account of himself on the defensive end of the field and would be pleased with the clean sheet.
CB: Pascal Struijk – 6.5/10
He put his foot through the ball when he could and did enough to limit the opposition from scoring this evening.
LB: Gabriel Gudmundsson – 7/10
Gudmundsson cleared his lines when needed and made two inviting chances in the opponent’s half.
CM: Sean Longstaff – 7/10
He anchored the midfield well and made one key chance in the final third.
CM: Ilia Gruev – 7/10
Gruev offered decent protection for his teammates at the back but offered very little in the opposition half.
CM: Anton Stach – 7/10
He was a positive influence at both ends of the pitch.
RW: Daniel James – 6/10
James caught the eye at times on the right flank but failed to register a goal.
ST: Lukas Nmecha – 6/10
He was a quiet presence in the Newcastle half and never looked like he would score.
LW: Wilfried Gnonto – 6/10
Gnonto had a couple of lively moments in the game but didn’t do enough to score this evening.
Substitutes:
LW: Brenden Aaronson – 6.5/10
He made two promising runs with the ball.
RW: Jack Harrison – 6.5/10
Harrison completed a couple of dribbles after coming off the bench.
ST: Dominic Calvert-Lewin – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
LB: James Justin – 6/10
He was solid at the back after coming on as a substitute.
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