Here we goo.
Going in to the game my expectations were at rock bottom, a loss was what i expected and thats what happened so hey ho.
In our defence we have plenty of issues, suspensions, injuries etc. Saiz, Ayling, Cooper, Berardi, 3 of those certainly start.
1st half was a bit of a shambles, you were all over us from the first minute. Duffy got away from O'Kane, went past Roofe (far to easily) crossed the ball, O'Kane (who let Duffy go in the 1st place) made a half arsed attempt to clear, ball went up Sharp moved away from our static cbs and bang, lovely strike. Can blame people for what happened before, but the strike was exceptional. And then not long after, a freekick and Sharp got away from Jansson and should have scored again. Then Duffy (who was excellent) linked with Sharp (no defenders near them) and flashed a ball across the box De Bock didnt track the runner, Jansson had no clue who was around him, very nearly another goal. Could have been 3-0. But then all went a bit quiet, until we got a free kick, great cross Pablo and Jansson with a bullet header, for all the world it looked like a goal, but Blackman saved it excellently.
2nd half we started with more intensity, more pressing. Paid off, Alioski chased across the pitch helping Hernandez nick the ball, great cross and Lasogga scored an excellent header (to get enough power and direction from the penalty spot was very impressive). Felt like we would go on to win at this point. There was a real scramble which you managed to clear eventually and we seemed on the front foot. But then Eunan O'Kane decided one assist wasnt enough, clumsy and you got a penalty which Sharp scored. Nice work from Pablo late on almost came to an equaliser, but wasnt to be.
Result
Was fair, saw some Leeds fans say we deserved a draw, dont think so tbh. While we were the better side 2nd half imo, you could and should have been 3-0 up at half time. Taking into account real chances you could argue 4-3 with the Jansson header and Hernandez chance. But cant say we deserved a draw.
Best players
Yours
Billy Sharp- was a nuisance all game, his movement caused problems and it was crucial in his 1st goal which was a great strike.
Mark Duffy-Very intelligent player, your most creative player imo, especially 1st half he caused so many issues.
Ours
Lasogga-Thought he played really well, some great holdup play and worked hard, the header was top class and he was unlucky with a strike from the edge of the box.
Hernandez-Turned it around for us, we looked hopeless till he came on. 33 years old but watching him you can tell he has spent most of his career playing in the top leagues.