Leeds were denied by the frame of the goal in just the second minute as a Luis Sinisterra strike cannoned back off the foot of the post and the first half instead ended goalless. But the Whites dominated after the break and finally went ahead in the 66th minute when Patrick Bamford cashed in on an awful back pass before applying a cool finish to put Daniel Farke’s side infront.
The Whites continued to create chances and bagged the second goal that their performance deserved in the 85th minute when second half substitute Ian Poveda fired home a low finish from the edge of the box after good work from Archie Gray and Georginio Rutter, the latter having replaced Bamford upfront.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from an impressive win against Steve Cooper’s Premier League side.
7. Jamie Shackleton
6 - Steady for the most part. Wasn't always able to keep the ball under pressure. Photo: David Rogers
8. Luis Sinisterra
7 - Hit the post, showed his ability to keep the ball under pressure and carried a threat but wasn't always in the game. Photo: Tim Goode
9. Dan James
7 - Some dangerous crosses, plenty of involvement in decent attacking moves. Photo: Tim Goode
10. Joe Gelhardt
6 - Couldn't always hold the ball up or progress attacks. Some glimpses of his direct running. Worked hard. Photo: David Rogers
11. Patrick Bamford
6 - Took the goal really well but it was otherwise a frustrating night for the striker. Little went his way. Photo: Julian Finney
12. Pascal Struijk (sub)
7 - A couple of nice passes, solid defensive showing, helped Leeds keep the ball and control the tempo. Photo: Matt McNulty