Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings v Ipswich Town as five score 8/10 but one 4 and a 5
Graham Smyth
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8 - Made some big stops. Was hung out to dry for the second goal and could do nothing about the own goal. (Photo: George Tewkesbury)
Still seeking their first league win of the new season at the fourth attempt, Leeds began well but fell behind in the seventh minute through a Joe Rodon own goal as the Whites centre-back deflected a cross past Illan Meslier.
Leeds, though, equalised just three minutes later via a fantastic Georginio Rutter solo for the record signing’s first goal for the club and Farke's side went ahead just four minutes later through the returning Willy Gnonto who converted Sam Byram's brilliant cross.
As part of an incredible response, new signing Joel Piroe then fired the Whites 3-1 up in the 19th minute by cashing in as Ipswich keeper Václav Hladky fumbled a Luis Sinisterra cross after a terrific pass from Archie Gray.
7 - Took a little while to get into but helped move the ball forward and put his all into his defending. (Photo: George Tewkesbury)
Leeds were then dealt an injury blow as Byram was forced off and replaced by Cody Drameh and the hosts pulled a goal back in the seventh minute of first half stoppage time as Drameh's poor back pass was intercepted by Nathan Broadhead who beat Meslier to make it 2-3.
Drameh was hauled off during the interval and replaced at left back by Jamie Shackleton who then got himself booked but Shackleton then supplied a lovely through ball for another returning player in Sinisterra who bagged the game's sixth goal to put Leeds 4-2 up in the 75th minute.
Ipswich then pulled a third goal back deep in second half stoppage time through Conor Chaplin but Leeds had already done enough to ensure their first league victory since their Championship return.
Graham Smyth, the YEP’s chief football writer, hands out the scores from a thrilling afternoon at Portman Road.
7 - Had plenty of mopping up to do. Made some vital challenges at big moments. (Photo: George Wood)
5 - Some shaky moments. Got drawn out of position and sucked into panicky situations. (Photo: Naomi Baker)
6 - Swung in a beautiful cross for Gnonto's goal. Had plenty of defending to do, didn't have it all his own way on the left. Came off on 25. (Photo: George Wood)
7 - Covered lots of ground, played some sensible stuff and battled manfully against Morsy. Didn't quite dominate. (Photo: George Wood)
6 - Found it difficult to get on top in the midfield. Some flashes of his ability, like a big first half switch to Gnonto. (Photo: George Tewkesbury)
8 - A cut above. Got a goal, involved himself in some pretty build-up and counters. (Photo: Alex Caparros)
8 - Gave Ipswich problems, sought space and used it well. Nipped in nicely for his goal. (Photo: George Tewkesbury)
8 - Dropped in to link play, presented a goal threat with runs and was in the right place to score. (Photo: George Tewkesbury)
8 - Showed his dribbling skill, caused problems, found the net and linked up nicely. (Photo: George Wood)
4 - Ball in behind caused him problems. Back pass caused Leeds big problems. Hooked after 20 minute cameo. (Photo: Naomi Baker)
7 - Took a needless time wasting yellow but did his bit with a fine assist. The usual workrate. (Photo: George Wood)
N/A - Tried to hold the ball up and take pressure off but couldn't escape his markers. (Photo: George Wood)
N/A - Dived in and didn't make a challenge which allowed Chaplin to drill home the third. (Photo: George Tewkesbury)
N/A - Didn't quite get into the game in his brief cameo, it bypassed him a little as Ipswich went for broke. (Photo: Warren Little)
6 - Managed to keep a lid on a simmering midfield battle but missed a few things for either side. (Photo: Catherine Ivill)
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