Leeds United 3-3 Portsmouth: Player Ratings from Championship’s Opening Day

The match ended in a stalemate after two added-time penalties were awarded in a game which was dominated by Leeds United. Defender Pascal Struijk opened the scoring in the first 10 minutes. Marlon Pack for Portsmouth levelled the scoring in the 23rd minute. Before half-time both the teams scored again leading to a 2-2 score line.

Leeds dominated the match but the opposition was solid enough to defend. The match ended dramatically after Leeds scored in the added time before Portsmouth was leading after Callum Lang netted his second goal from the spot.

Leeds United Player Ratings vs Portsmouth

Goalkeepers

Illan Meslier– 5.7/10: Not a great display with the limited threats from the opposition

Defenders

Joe Rodon– 6.4/10: Didn’t do much offensively but was solid in defence

Pascal Struijk– 6.3/10: Average game but didn’t commit many mistakes. Opened the scoring for his side

Junior Firpo– 7.1/10- Contributed both in defence and attack

Midfielders

Ethan Ampadu– 7.8/10: Orchestrated the play completely

Ilia Gruev– 7.1/10: Gave a solid performance

Daniel James– 7.3/10: Crossing was poor but was running in tight spaces

Georginio Rutter– 7.7/10: Made an assist

Wilfried Gnonto– 7.8/10: Player very well in attack

Attackers

Mateo Joseph– 6.8/10: Had a quiet game with just 2 shots

Portsmouth Player Ratings vs Leeds United

Goalkeepers

Will Norris– 7.4/10: Had to make 7 saves

Defenders

Jordan Williams– 6.7/10: Average in defence, didn’t offer much in attack

Conor Shaughnessy– 6.2/10: Quite shaky with his passing

Ryley Towler– 6.2/10: Had a fair game

Connor Ogilvie– 6.0/10: Had an average game

Midfielders

Marlon Pack– 7.5/10: Played well and also gave an assist

Andre Dozzell– 6.2/10: A bit shaky sometimes

Callum Lang– 8.8/10: Scored a brace

Samuel Silvera– 7.1/10: Was substituted after the first half but gave a decent display

Paddy Lane– 6.3/10: Didn’t offer much in attack

Attackers

Elias Sørensen– 7.4/10: Scored a goal

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