Embate at 2 between Leeds United and Brighton and Hove

The match played this Saturday at the Elland Road stadium between Leeds and Brighton ended in a two-way tie between the two contenders.

The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Patrick Bamford (39′ 1T) and Jack Harrison (32′ 2T). While the away goals were scored by Alexis Mac Allister (32′ 1T) and Jack Harrison (15′ 2T, against).

Alexis Mac Allister was applauded with his brilliant finish after 32 minutes. The midfielder headed in after receiving a pass from Kaoru Mitoma. The ball entered the right post of Illan Meslier.

Although Brighton and Hove had control of the ball (62% possession against 38%), the scoreline stood still and the teams tied for the game.

Jack Harrison gave a great performance. The Leeds United midfielder scored 2 goals, made 20 correct passes and was encouraged to kick 2 times.

Alexis Mac Allister also performed well. The Brighton and Hove midfielder has scored 1 goal, completed 51 correct passes and kicked 4 times.

The game got messed up with fouls and the players put on a stronger leg. There were 2 warned: Moisés Caicedo and Júnior Firpo.

Leeds manager Javier Gracia Carlos presented a tactical 4-5-1 setup with Illan Meslier in goal; Luke Ayling, Robin Koch, Maximilian Wöber and Júnior Firpo on the defensive line; Tyler Adams, Marc Roca, Crysencio Summerville, Brenden Aaronson and Jack Harrison in the middle; and Patrick Bamford in attack.

Meanwhile, Roberto De Zerbi’s side came out with a 4-5-1 tactical arrangement with Jason Steele under three sticks; Jöel Veltman, Adam Webster, Lewis Dunk and Pervis Estupiñán in defence; Pascal Gross, Moisés Caicedo, Solly March, Alexis Mac Allister and Kaoru Mitoma in midfield; and Evan Ferguson up front.

Paul Tierney was in charge of overseeing the order of play during the game.

The following day, Leeds will face Wolverhampton as visitors, while Brighton will play as visitors against Manchester United.

In this way, the local is in nineteenth place in the championship with 23 points, while the visit, with 39, is in seventh place.

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