Report: Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Leeds United — Leedsunited.com 23/8/24


Whites claim a big three points at Hillsborough!

Leeds United made the short trip into South Yorkshire on Friday evening, taking on Sheffield Wednesday in the Sky Bet Championship and a dominant display from the visitors saw them claim an important three points on the road.

Coming into the game, the Whites had drawn their first two fixtures, whilst the hosts had beaten Plymouth Argyle 4-0 on the opening day, before then losing by the same scoreline to Sunderland a week later.

Daniel Farke made one change from the goalless draw away at West Bromwich Albion in the previous outing, as Brenden Aaronson came into the side in place of Joel Piroe.

When the match began under the floodlights of Hillsborough, Leeds had the first opening. Mateo Joseph pushed forward and the ball fell for Aaronson who showed quick feet to play Willy Gnonto, who returned it for Joseph to have an effort on target, only to see James Beadle spread himself and save well.

The next chance was made by Dan James, who created space on the wing and whipped in a dangerous cross. The ball was deflected and came into the path of Pascal Struijk at speed, with the defender able to get something on the ball but turned it wide of the post.

In the 24th minute, Leeds went into the lead with a superb team-goal, seeing them turn defence to attack. Jayden Bogle found James on the wing, he flicked it cleverly for Aaronson to control and lay it off inside to Gnonto. The Italian then played Joseph through one-on-one, before he touched it back for Aaronson to regain control, compose himself, and strike home left-footed!

Approaching the half-hour mark and Wednesday had their best chance of the game. From a ball into the box, it fell kindly for Josh Windass in space on the edge, but his powerful low effort was brilliantly blocked and cleared by Bogle.

For the remainder of the half, Farke’s side had control of the ball and kept looking to open up the blue and white defence. However, there were very few further chances in front of goal and when the whistle sounded, it sent Leeds into the break with a one-goal advantage.

HALF TIME: Sheffield Wednesday 0-1 Leeds United

Back out for the second half, both XI’s which had began the match came back out of the tunnel to battle once more in South Yorkshire, as neither side made a change.

Just three minutes into the half, Leeds doubled their lead in superb fashion! Junior Firpo won the ball back in defence and found Joseph. The striker looked up and fed a pinpoint ball through the Owls defence, allowing James to run onto it and calmly dink the ball over the onrushing Beadle.

Looking to respond just after the hour mark, Danny Rohl’s side came close to pulling one back. Svante Ingelsson launched a long throw into the box which Di’Shon Bernard powerfully connected with, but his header flew narrowly wide of Illan Meslier’s left post.

Straight back down the other end, Leeds came within inches of making it three. A lung-bursting run from Bogle - who had been thoroughly impressive throughout - saw him play Joseph into the box, the striker controlled brilliantly, but his strike went just over.

Leeds reached the final 15 minutes of the match still firmly in control of the ball and looking for ways to add to the scoreline, and nearly did so, if it wasn’t for Beadle making a strong diving save to deny James a second of the evening.

Meslier still had to be alert as well in front of his goal, with the home side also looking to find a way past him. Recently introduced from the bench, Ike Ugbo struck low, but the ‘keeper was well behind the effort.

An excellent away performance from Farke’s side was brought to a close, confirming a second clean sheet and a first three points of the season, after a goal in each half against the Owls.

FULL TIME: Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Leeds United

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