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.
13. Leo Hjelde (sub)
6 - Tried to get stuck in. Didn't come under a huge deal of pressure on the left. Photo: Ash Donelon
14. Archie Gray (sub)
7 - Showed his ability to go past players, drove forward when he could. Photo: LUFC
15. Darko Gyabi (sub)
6 - A couple of nice passes, confidence and influence grew as Leeds took over in the second half. Photo: Warren Little
16. Mateo Joseph (sub)
6 - Won a couple of free-kicks with quick feet but some things didn't quite come off for him. Photo: Matthew Peters
17. Willy Gnonto (sub)
6 - Didn't show the ability we've seen in the Premier League but did little wrong. Photo: Matt McNulty
18. Ian Poveda (sub)
8 - Electric. Got on the ball, made things happen, took on defenders and got himself a goal. Photo: Matthew Peters