A brace from Crysencio Summerville along with goals from Patrick Bamford and Willy Gnonto secured victory for Leeds, although they faced considerable challenges throughout the match. Middlesbrough took the lead when Emmanuel Latte Lath broke through the defense, with Isaiah Jones capitalizing on the opportunity. Summerville’s penalty and Bamford’s goal from a Junior Firpo cross turned the tide in Leeds’ favor, but Lath equalized with a long-range strike.
Leeds manager Farke acknowledged the youthfulness of his team and emphasized the importance of trust and confidence, which he believes comes through hard work rather than luck. He praised the entertaining nature of the match but admitted his team was too open in the first half, conceding goals unnecessarily. Despite the pressure from Middlesbrough in the second half, Farke commended his players for their mentality and ability to control the game.
On the contentious offside call for Gnonto’s goal, Farke acknowledged the fine margins but noted the perceived imbalance in refereeing decisions against Leeds throughout the season. Looking ahead to their next match against Queens Park Rangers, Farke expressed concern about Daniel James’s injury, fearing it could be significant, while also mentioning Joe Rodon’s minor calf issue.
