Leeds United ratings vs Brighton as James Trafford error and substitutes lack bite | OneFootball

Leeds United extended their unbeaten start with a 1-1 draw at Brighton. Jayden Bogle tapped in their first Amex goal in 14 years after Dominic Calvert-Lewin's header was saved and Ao Tanaka's mishit fell his way. Luka Vuskovic levelled with a back-post header from a corner on 71 minutes.

James Trafford made several first-half stops and Leeds reached the break in front. Leeds Live notes the visitors were competitive in the duels but lacked fluency.

Two minutes after the restart Anton Stach was denied by Bart Verbruggen from an angled effort. On 51 minutes Tanaka guided in Stach's free-kick delivery, but a late flag cut short the celebrations and VAR confirmed offside.

Brighton equalised when Vuskovic met a corner at the back post. The hosts could have snatched it a minute from time, Charalampos Kostoulas blazing over from inside the six-yard box.

Player ratings reflected a solid but uneven display. Trafford made strong saves and was assured under crosses. Bogle finished smartly and worked tirelessly, Justin balanced his roles and tested Verbruggen. Elvedi impressed on his full Premier League debut, Muharemovic was composed, Ampadu faded after the break, and Gudmundsson offered width but lost his man for the equaliser. Stach battled, missed a big chance and delivered for Tanaka's offside strike. Okafor quietened after half time, Calvert-Lewin drew fouls but missed openings. Bijol erred before the leveller, Aaronson and Wilson struggled, Nmecha linked well. Farke appreciated the duels but the changes dulled momentum, a point nonetheless.

Source: Leeds Live

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