Championship
Elland Road
36,468
Matt Donohue
Joe Rodon and Max Wober fired Leeds back to the automatic promotion places with a comfortable victory over a well organised Derby County team on Saturday lunchtime.
The cogs were once again turning in unison as the Whites used their attacking options from both flanks to move the visitors out of position; patiently creating openings whilst retaining the ball. Although not a walk in the park which many suggested (it never is), Farke's side rarely had to step out of third gear, conserving their energy for what lies ahead.
Joe Rodon put Leeds one-up on 39 minutes with only his second league goal of his career - even more astonishingly, it came from a corner (their second of the season from 134 attempts). With the deadlock now broken, the visitors lost much of the impetus, and started to look vulnerable!
Max Wober, a 20th minute substitute for Junior Firpo, dealt the Rams a hammer blow just before the interval, popping up in the six yard area to double the Whites advantage. Surrounded by three defenders, the RB Salzburg target stayed focused after James fluffed his lines, as the ball landed kindly for him to smash home from close range.
Zetterstrom pulled off a string of fine saves from James, Tanaka and Piroe in the second half, to keep the damage to a minimal; but Derby never looked like troubling the visitors. It was a much better performance from Leeds. They were so much better organised, and had a game plan which the visitors could not compete with - long may it continue!
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Meslier, Illan Goalkeeper |
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Bogle, Jayden Defender |
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Firpo, Junior Defender |
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Struijk, Pascal Defender |
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Rodon, Joe Defender |
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Rothwell, Joe Midfielder |
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Tanaka, Ao Midfielder |
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James, Daniel Midfielder |
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Solomon, Manor Midfielder |
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Aaronson, Brenden Midfielder |
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Piroe, Joel Forward |
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Subs | Nat |
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Wober, Max Defender |
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Joseph, Mateo Forward |
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Gnonto, Wilfried Midfielder |
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Ramazani, Largie Midfielder |
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Guilavogui, Josuha Midfielder |
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Darlow, Karl Goalkeeper |
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Schmidt, Isaac Defender |
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Ampadu, Ethan Midfielder |
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Bamford, Patrick Forward |
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References |
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LEEDSTATS: Leeds United Season 2024/2025 |
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Sheridan Dictates: Season Statistics 2024-25 |
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Leeds United Programme Guide: Season 2024/25 |
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. Even some of the teams that are in the bottom half of the league do play some really good football, its back to the old thing about there will be certain teams that you have to beat and then try and pick up points in other games that you maybe think can`t be done. A lot of luck is needed for teams that get promoted, along with good recruitment and players prepared to give their all for the shirt.
