Leeds United maintained their unbeaten pre-season run with another decent performance and a 1-1 draw against AC Milan in Dublin on Saturday.
Daniel Farke’s side enjoyed an aggressive and exciting start, with Anton Stach rattling the crossbar and Willy Gnonto spurning a one-v-one chance, but they fell behind on the half-hour mark. Isaac Schmidt was caught out of position as Milan worked the ball down their left, striker Santiago Gimenez eventually smashing home at the back post from a cross.
Leeds continued to push for an equaliser as half-time passed and the second-half went on and after a string of 65th-minute changes, Stach levelled with a brilliantly whipped cross-shot that flew into the far corner. The Whites almost conceded late but for an unconvincing Karl Darlow save, with the two sides eventually settling for a draw.
YEP chief football writer Graham Smyth was at the Aviva Stadium and below are his Leeds United player ratings...
1. GK: Lucas Perri
7 - No chance with the goal but did all his other bits proficiently. Showcased his laser throw to put Leeds on the attack. | AFP via Getty Images
2. RB: Isaac Schmidt
4 - The full-back had a shocker. Other than a decent cross into the area it was one-way traffic going the wrong way. He struggled badly. | AFP via Getty Images
3. CB: Pascal Struijk
7 - Showed his passing ability and helped create danger. Should have had an assist but Gnonto missed the chance. One shaky moment defensively in the first half. | AFP via Getty Images
4. CB: Joe Rodon
6 - Mostly solid. Poor pass to Schmidt in the first half aside he was reliable on the ball. Given a couple of uncomfortable moments defending the box. | Getty Images
5. LB: Gabriel Gudmundsson
7 - Aggressive in the tackle and quick to try and get a foot in. Got forward to contribute to attacks. | AFP via Getty Images
6. CM: Ethan Ampadu
7 - Physical. Very physical. A few tactical fouls. Maybe a little harshly dealt with the referee now and again. Mostly solid. | Getty Images