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Not only was the Premier League rookie not afraid to play against the runner-up, there were moments in the match when Leeds’ lead looked overwhelming, the ‘whites’ pushing the’ townspeople ‘to their goal so that the poor guests did not know what to do. Great game and amazing Bielsa team, without fear or reproach. A deserved draw, although the first half was very difficult for the locals.
The Manchester team started from a position of strength, creating some good chances. Torres couldn’t score, but Sterling seized his chance. Rakhim took over the game, boldly got on the defensive and famously shot: 0: 1.
Yes, the owners had to get used to it, perhaps the authority, experience and skill of the rival were affected. There were errors in the “Leeds” in the center of the field, the loss of the ball and the cut, but little by little the “United” recovered the sense. White became insolent in a good way, started to create pressure, and at times just rushed forward, literally headfirst. “Man City” did not expect such an attitude. Ederson had more and more difficulties, the goalkeeper could not help but make a mistake.
Eiling, Dallas, Bamfort generated good times for the hosts, although it is incorrect to single out one of them. “Leeds” was quick to advance with the entire team at every convenient (and not very convenient) opportunity. Rodrigo was able to score after a cross from a corner, Ederson made a mistake at the start and the Spaniard hit the empty goal – 1: 1.
The goal scored gave the Bielsa players confidence, who knew how to add and create half a dozen more good chances. Twice a shell struck the door frame. It was in the second half that Leeds’ possession advantage of the ball surpassed 50%. Unbelievable, since Guardiola’s teams rarely allow the opponent to control the game that way. It could have turned out really bad for the big one.
“Man City” frankly did not know what to do, he could well have lost this game, panicked several times and sometimes act to retire. Only in the final minutes did the “townspeople” show the instinct of a winner, a bit hooked on “United” but not enough to miss an acceptable result. Everything is fair and what they deserve: the teams disperse in a very spectacular and intriguing showdown.
Nuclear submarine. Fourth round
Stadium: Elland Road (Leeds)
Head Judge: Mike Dean (Heswall)
Leeds United 1-1 Manchester City
Goals: Rodrigo 59 – Sterling 17
Leeds: 1. Meslier, 2. Eiling, 5. Koch, 6. Cooper, 10. Alioski (Poveda 46), 11. Roberts (Rodrigo 56), 15. Dallas, 23. Phillips, 43. Klich (Davis 77), 9 Bamford, 17. Coast.
Manchester city: 31. Ederson, 2. Walker, 3. Diaz, 14. Laport, 22. Mandy (Ake 70), 7. Sterling, 16. Rodri, 17. de Bruyne, 47. Foden, 21. Torres (B. Silva 65 ), 26. Marez (Fernandinho 77).
Warnings: Bamford 12 – Mendy 36
