Leeds United’s FA Cup run ends at Wembley, Chelsea semi-final brings frustration and unseen moments | OneFootball

Leeds United’s FA Cup adventure ended in dispiriting fashion at Wembley, Chelsea winning and no Leeds goal to celebrate.

As reported by yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the run brought a routine Norwich win, an eventful Derby success lit by Willy Gnonto, penalties to oust stubborn Birmingham, then a nerve-jangling quarter-final at West Ham.

The bright spot was Anton Stach, back ahead of schedule. He shifted momentum in Leeds’ favour and went close with a fine strike from range.

Pascal Struijk’s mistake gifted the Chelsea winner, a rare lapse from a usually assured defender. He looked devastated at full-time.

Jayden Bogle’s fitness boost showed in one blistering run past Marc Cucurella, yet his display often reflected the nervous, clumsy football noted post-match. His caution, despite being targeted, was unjustified.

Brenden Aaronson, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ao Tanaka all had chances but could not beat Robert Sanchez, though Aaronson at least tested him. In games like this you must take them, and Enzo Fernandez was clinical.

A tactical timeout and Jarred Gillett’s swing from whistle-happy to laissez-faire did not decide the tie, but neither suited a semi-final.

Off camera, Jermaine Beckford joked with Willy Gnonto, Lucas Perri crossed himself and the keepers waved to family, Ally McCoist saluted the Leeds end, and Tony Dorigo received his England legacy cap.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk