Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v Norwich City as five score 7/10 but two 4s, one 5
By Graham Smyth
Published 12th May 2024, 14:24 BST
Updated 12th May 2024, 14:33 BST
Leeds United’s Championship play-offs semi-final first leg at Norwich City ended goalless – but how did we rate the performances?
Whites winger Willy Gnonto saw his shouts for a penalty turned down in the first half after being caught by Borja Sainz right on the edge of the box as part of a first half in which Josh Sargent headed Norwich’s best chance wide.
Sargent was later forced off injured in the closing stages of the second half as the contest ended goalless, leaving everything to play for in Thursday night’s second leg at Elland Road. Leeds did have the ball in the net in the first half through Junior Firpo but Norwich were saved by an offside flag.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a Sunday lunchtime stalemate at Carrow Road.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a Sunday lunchtime stalemate at Carrow Road.
7. Glen Kamara
7 - Some important defensive work, covered a big distance. Linked play well at times in the opposition half. Photo: Steven Paston
5 - Played in a new role. Didn't figure heavily enough in the first half. Popped up a few more times in the second but without really making an impact. Photo: Stephen Pond
7 - One of Leeds' more threatening players. A couple of nice moments in attack. Some neat interchanges when he briefly popped up centrally. Drew fouls. Photo: Stephen Pond
4 - Couldn't make the ball stick in the first half. Couldn't do much of anything in the second. Risked possession with too many poor touches. Lost the physical battle. Photo: Steven Paston
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