Så slutten av 1.omgang og 'hele' 2.omgang (men avbrutt av hopprenn både nå og både da)
Så oppmerksomheten var ikke 100%.
Man kan si vi tapte 2.omgang 2-0 men det var ikke noe dårlig lag 'boro stilte med:
Boro had started first-team quartet Djed Spence, Ashley Fletcher, Hayden Coulson and Jordan Archer but found themselves outclassed throughout, despite sustained second half pressure from the hosts.
Greenwood skøt en straffe i stanga i 2.omgang, og ble igjen benyttet i en 8'er-rolle på midten. Jeg forstår tankegangen bak, mer ballbehandling, bli flinkere i visse faser av spillet osv men er redd det tar vekk styrkene hans, selvtilliten osv...
Det er villt at Max Dean fortsatt bare er 16 år!
Leeds-Live sine rangeringer etter kampen:
Elia Caprile - 7.5/10
A strong display from the young goalkeeper who made two good stops in the first half, one with his hands and the other with his feet whilst diving in the opposite direction. His positioning was solid throughout the game, as was his distribution.
Caprile turned in a more confident performance than some of his more recent displays, which is encouraging, although he still remains a little rough around the edges when it comes to dominating his penalty area.
Cody Drameh - 8/10
Drameh was the star of the show as Leeds beat Sunderland at the start of February, and followed that performance up with another comfortable showing. For large parts, he remained out of the action, mainly due to Leeds' attacking dominance, but he was heavily involved whenever Leeds were forced to defend, shackling Hayden Coulson for the entirety of the first half.
Olly Casey - 8.5/10
Without Charlie Cresswell next to him, there may have been concerns that Casey would suffer but he stepped up to the plate brilliantly and led by example, calling rank at set-pieces and challenging well with Ashley Fletcher when called upon.
He walked Kris Moore through the second half and commanded the backline under some heavy Boro pressure.
Nohan Kenneh - 8/10
Kenneh started the game at centre-half and handled the considerable threat of Ashley Fletcher with aplomb, before moving into defensive midfield for the second half.
A goal to his name will have been a nice, unexpected bonus for him but Kenneh's overall performance was a strong one with some confident driving runs.
Liam McCarron - 8/10
Playing left-back, McCarron had a quiet afternoon particularly in the first half, but doubled up well when pressing and hassling Boro's attackers. A decent performer in a professional team performance.
Jack Jenkins - 7.5/10
Another 45 minutes in the legs of Jack Jenkins who was plentiful with his recoveries and co-ordinated with his pressing. A very transitional game meant the end-to-end nature cut Jenkins out of much of the patient build-up he could have influenced, but a good showing nonetheless.
Stuart McKinstry - 8/10
Quite the controlled performance in the middle from Stuart McKinstry, but his positioning didn't stop him making forward runs. The Scot won a penalty early in the second half with some really neat footwork. McKinstry almost found the net from range too, but on the whole some instances of very good play and important tackles.
Sam Greenwood - 7.5/10
A missed penalty will define his afternoon but it was another solid midfield showing from Sam Greenwood in the No. 8. His penalty was well-struck but found the left-hand post as opposed to the side of the net as was intended. It shouldn't detract from what was a reasonable display, although he will be disappointed.
Max Dean - 8/10
It is difficult to believe that Max Dean is only 16 years old as he had more of an impact on the game than his opposite number Ashley Fletcher. Showed great instinct in the first half to get his goal, making a run across the face of goal. His tenacity in attack was definitely one of the more notable aspects of his game.
Crysencio Summerville - 9/10
A simply sublime showing from Summerville, Leeds truly are blessed with a plethora of first-class wide options. The Dutchman's footwork, close control, balance and unwavering composure is a class above. His first-half hat-trick of assists just goes to show how effective he is gliding through games at U23 level. If it weren't for Joe Gelhardt, Summerville would have comfortably taken home the Man of the Match award.
With every dribble and carry it is so clear he protects the ball so intelligently despite his slight frame.
Joe Gelhardt - 10/10
Proper centre-forwards ease pressure on their defence by holding the ball up and tiring out the opposition so they cannot spring into an attack as soon as the ball is regained. Gelhardt fulfilled that brief excellently today, and even pitched in with two first-half goals before he was withdrawn at the break.
Great on the ball, just as good off it, there was very, very little at fault with Gelhardt's latest performance.
Substitutes:
Charlie Allen - 6.5/10
Struggled to have too great of an impact on the game having been introduced at half-time. Max Dean understandably couldn't lead the line as well as Gelhardt meaning the wide forwards found their second half task more difficult as a result.
Kris Moore - 6.5/10
Seemed a little naive with a few diving challenges but responded well to Casey's leadership alongside him at centre-back and avoided any major errors. A learning curve.
Cole Gibbon - N/A
Late substitution for the injured Liam McCarron
https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-u23-gelhardt-ratings-middlesbrough-19788955
