A dominant Whites created a host a good chances in a first half which ended goalless, Georginio Rutter denied a penalty despite a clumsy challenge and Crysencio Summerville unable to beat keeper Max O’Leary when one-on-one with an attempted lob. O’Leary also produced one particularly good save to keep out a Rutter shot from barely four yards out with his legs as Rutter looked destined to score from a Patrick Bamford pull back.
Leeds, though, ultimately bagged what proved the only goal of the game just two minutes into the second half via Willy Gnonto who smashed home a powerful finish after racing on to a Junior Firpo pass which was flicked on by Patrick Bamford to spark wild celebrations in the away end. Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from Friday night’s triumph at Ashton Gate.
7. Glen Kamara
6 - Impact wasn't quite as it has been from him on other occasions. Some nice stuff to retain possession. First touch let him down for his big chance. Photo: Bradley Collyer
8. Willy Gnonto
7 - The first half passed him by a little bit, but he took his chance brilliantly early in the second. That really did wonders for him, his game had energy and urgency after that. Photo: Bradley Collyer
9. Crysencio Summerville
8 - A wonderful performance outside the area, nicking the ball away to create chances and running at Bristol City dangerously. Just couldn't add a finish, wasteful in the box. Photo: Bradley Collyer
10. Georginio Rutter
8 - An incredible display of ball-carrying and link-up play. All that was lacking, not for the first time, was a finish when the big moment came in the first half. Should have had a penalty. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
11. Patrick Bamford
8 - His hold-up play was excellent throughout, gave the centre-backs a horrible time of it and linked up well. Kept pressing all evening. Photo: Ryan Hiscott
12. Jaidon Anthony (sub)
7 - Put himself about to keep the pressure on Bristol City when out of possession. Photo: George Wood