Leeds came from 2-0 down to earn a credible draw in an action packed encounter at the Cardiff City Stadium. Leeds started the brighter, and seemed to be cruising, until the 24th minute when yet another individual error gifted their opponents a goal.

Struijk was caught napping, as Harris latched on to a through ball on the edge of the penalty area. Robles rushed out, forcing Harris to go wide, and try his luck from an acute angle; which was blocked by the Leeds shot stopper. With an empty goalmouth at their disposal, the Welsh forward tried to tee up Davies on the edge of the area, but with Llorente in the way, flicked it across to a Cardiff teammate. Greenwood got in the way, but his loose touch fell nicely to Philogene who stabbed the ball home from close distance.

Seven minutes later, the Bluebirds doubled their advantage. Leeds born Andrew Rinomhota was given too much freedom in the final Leeds third, and had time to pick out Sheyi Oji via a delightful chip, (with the assistance of Llorente's delicate flick on). The former Liverpool starlet had time to chest the ball down, before ramming the ball into the roof of the net on the half volley.

A chorus of boo's echoed from the away contingent, as the Leeds team sheepishly retreated to their dressing room at half-time. The Whites were slightly better in the second half, yet didn't look like scoring, until the hour mark when Marsch reined in the changes. Off went Summerville, Gyabi and Kristensen, and on came Wober (making his debut), Rodrigo and Drameh. Within five minutes, Leeds had given themselves a lifeline.

Greenwood was given time and space to turn, and cross the ball into the Cardiff City penalty area (following Gnonto's short corner). Rodrigo was waiting at the near post to head the ball past the despairing dive of Alnick.

With ten minutes remaining, Leeds should have drawn level. Joseph was picked out by Greenwood following his powerful run through midfield. Joseph's flick-on opened up the Bluebirds defence, as Wober surged forward on goal. He tried his luck from an acute angle, but his effort was saved, only for the rebound to fall nicely to Firpo. His first time effort seemed destined for the back of the net until Bagan's fingertip save spared their blushes.

Unfortunately for Cardiff, Bagan is not a goalkeeper, and was duly sent for an early bath, as the ref pointed to the spot. Rodrigo stepped up, but was denied by a smart save from Alnwick. It wasn't a great penalty, but certainly not as bad as people make out (imo).

In the dying minutes, and with nothing to lose, Marsch threw the last role of the dice. He took off Arronson, in favour of Sonny Perkins, and was rewarded deep in injury time. Gnonto's cut back found Firpo in the box. His back-heel fell nicely for the 18yo who stuck out a foot to steer it past a dejected Alnwick. His decisive touch earned the Whites a replay at Elland Road.

	Line Up		Nat	Match Events
		Robles, Joel Goalkeeper
		Kristensen, Rasmus Defender
		Llorente, Diego Defender
		Struijk, Pascal Defender
		Firpo, Junior Defender
		Greenwood, Sam Midfielder
		Gyabi, Darko Midfielder
		Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder
		Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder
		Summerville, Crysencio Midfielder
		Gelhardt, Joe Forward
	Subs		Nat	Match Events
		Wober, Max Defender
		Moreno, Rodrigo Forward
		Drameh, Cody Defender
		Joseph, Mateo Forward
		Perkins, Sonny Forward
		Ayling, Luke Defender		Unused Sub
		Roca, Marc Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Harrison, Jack Midfielder		Unused Sub
		Klaesson, Kristoffer Goalkeeper		Unused Sub

		Debuts	Nat	DOB	Joined
		Wober, Max Defender		04/02/1998 (24)	03/01/2023

	References
	LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2022/2023
	Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2022-23
	Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2022/23