Leeds United ratings v Man United, James Trafford impresses as duo get four out of 10 and Gnonto earns nine | OneFootball

Leeds United were beaten on penalties by Manchester United after a 1-1 draw at Croke Park, the Boyle Sports Trophy decided from the spot. James Trafford impressed on his first outing, but United lifted the silverware.

According to Leedsunited.news, Willy Gnonto received nine out of 10, James Trafford and Dan James both earned eight, while Jayden Bogle and captain Jaka Bijol were given four.

Leeds arrived on the back of three straight pre-season wins over Sunderland, Liverpool and Leipzig, with 82,000 in attendance. Trafford started in goal before Farke made 10 changes at half-time, Sebastiaan Bornauw the only player kept on.

Joshua Zirkzee put United ahead, then Brenden Aaronson levelled with a fine touch and finish after Dan James won the ball and fed him.

From the spot, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Anton Stach, Willy Gnonto and Noah Okafor all converted. Harry Wilson missed Leeds’ second and James Justin hit the bar, leaving Manchester United to claim the trophy.

Elsewhere in the ratings, Tarik Muharemovic and Ao Tanaka were steady, while Sean Longstaff and Lukas Nmecha had quieter nights. Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon impressed from the bench, Alex Cairns was reliable, and Alfie Cresswell produced a vital block. Calvert-Lewin looked a bigger threat than Nmecha.

Source: Leedsunited.news

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