Player Ratings: A handful of big 8s for Leeds United players and two fives for Middlesbrough stars
HERE are the Leeds United and Middlesbrough player ratings from Tuesday night’s Championship game at Elland Road.
Leeds United
Meslier: Huge save in context of night to deny Doak when Boro were on top at 1-1. 8
Byram: Good contribution with James down the right. 7
Rodon: A bit more to think about in second half. 6
Struijk: Strode forward with authority in first half. Tougher after. 6.
Wober: Started on the left. Decent evening spoiled by an unfortunate own goal. 6
Tanaka: Some moments of poise again and set up third late on. 7
Rothwell: Pulled the strings well in first half, harder in second. 6
James: A century of appearances in Leeds colours now. Leeds’ best player on night and a cracking goal plus an assist. 8
Aaronson: A hive of industry and sealed the deal. 7
Gnonto: Bundled in the opener. Threatened Boro and worked hard the other way. 7
Joseph: First start since November 9. Put himself about but no chances. 6
Substitutes: Piroe (Gnonto 69). Two goal involvements, clever cameo. 8
Solomon (Gnonto 69) 6.
Ampadu (Byram 85). Comeback.
Guilavogui (Rothwell 94).
Schmidt (James 94).
Not used: Darlow, Bamford, Ramazani, Crew.
Middlesbrough
Dieng: After a poor moment at Burnley, an even worse episode arrived for opener. 5
Dijksteel: Not at the levels of Burnley. Booked. 6
Edmundson: Got his head and body on a lot of things, but made a mistake for third. Booked. 6
Clarke: In for Fry and got through plenty of defensive work. 6
Borges: Toiled against James early on. 5
Barlaser: Sloppy start and Elland Road is never the best place to do that. Recovered and his corner resulted in Boro leveller. 6
Hackney: Better after tough first half. 6
Doak: Boro’s danger man came into game in second period. 6
Azaz: Couldn’t get into game in first half. A bit better after, but did not hit heights as can. 5
McGree: Came in for Burgzorg. Moved inside and livened up in second half, but lost a challenge ahead of Leeds winner. 6
Latte Lath: With four goals in two games against Leeds last season, history suggested he would start. Couldn’t rewind clock. 6
Substitutes: Burgzorg (McGree 81).
Conway (Azaz 83).
Not used: Brynn, Jones, Ayling, Gilbert, Howson, Hamilton, McCormick.