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Leeds United player ratings vs Harrogate Town as Manor Solomon great but teammate poor

-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited
-Credit:Reach Publishing Services Limited


Leeds United were made to work hard for their place in fourth round of the FA Cup. Goal-scorer Largie Ramazani had Manor Solomon to thank for the decisive goal.

After a frustrating first half that remained goalless, it was the Israeli's cross that unlocked the back-five to allow Ramazani to head in. Leeds did not have it all their own way with Harrogate creating several openings.

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The visitors may feel aggrieved not to have won a penalty in the first half after Josuha Guilavogui hauled down Josh Marsh. Leeds managed to hold out, though, and managed to give minutes to long-term absentees Illia Gruev and Junior Firpo.

26 - Karl DARLOW

Was made to work in the opening 15 minutes of the second half. Dropped a catch from a corner but held onto everything else and did well get there ahead of the attacker during a lofted through ball late on. 7

33 - Isaac SCHMIDT

Did what he could playing on the opposite flank he is used to but struggled to make the most of the ball when in advanced areas. Kept trying, regardless, but lacked end product. 5

5 - Pascal STRUIJK

Could tell he was not at full capacity having just come back from an ankle knock. Still put in a professional shift before being replaced. 7

23 - Josuha GUILAVOGUI

Fortunate not to give a penalty away 13 minutes in when hauling down Josh March. Was involved in a lot, and not always for the better. Very much looked like a midfielder playing at centre-back. 3

25- Sam BYRAM

Quite a quiet game but did his duty diligently. Got in a few duels and usually won them, although was caught out a few times down the flank after half-time. 6

4 - Ethan AMPADU

More of a physical game for the Welshman but coped well. Notably felt he needed to cover back at times. Put in a few meaty challenges. 7

8 - Joe ROTHWELL

Did what he needed to and linked the defence to the attack. Did the dirty work alongside Ampadu and put in some hard running. 7

17 - Largie RAMAZANI

Skipped over a challenge in the first half to spark an attack to provide the first real bit of excitement of the game. Couldn't miss his header for his goal and grew in confidence as the match wore on. 7

14 - Manor SOLOMON

Brilliant floating ball to assist the opener. Put in some brilliant crosses all night, in fact, and tried to be as creative as he could against a back five. 8

29 - Willy GNONTO

Very lively when on the ball and played some neat forward balls. Got himself involved again the second half and dragged defenders all over. Not his most prolific showing but a solid one. 7

19 - Mateo JOSEPH

Struggled to make a significant impact against three bulky centre-halves and did not make the most of his openings. His best effort came when he hit the inside of the post from further out. 5

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3 - Junior FIRPO (on 77 mins for Byram)

Back after seven games out, he made an impact on the left, often running centrally once into the final third. 7

6 - Joe RODON (on 65 mins for Struijk)

Picked up where Struijk left off, and minded Guilavogui. 6

7 - Daniel JAMES (on 77 mins for Solomon)

Got in a few times but was foiled each occasion. 7

22 - Ao TANAKA (on 65 mins for Rothwell)

Showed some quick feet and linked the play suitably. 7

44 - Ilia GRUEV (on 89 mins for Gnonto)

Good to see him back, and got a loud cheers when he came on, but too late for a rating. N/A