Morris has been improving over the course of the match to the point of being one of the top Boro performers in the half. Aaronson just played an excellent vertical ball behind the defense to Bamford that Bamford collected and rounded the keeper, but deemed offside before shooting into the empty net. Probably just a foot or two off.
Aaronson through ball that put Bamford in on goal was called back for offside. It looked very close on replay but there's no VAR in this competition.
One of the comical criticisms of Aaronson is that he left when Leeds went down when the fact is that playing in BL for a UCL team improved his play far more than would have been possible with Leeds in Ch/ship and here we are looking for promo with much improved aaronson in the mix.
I didn't know Carrick was managing Boro. From wiki: He is considered as one of the best midfielders of his generation and is known for his 12-year playing career with Manchester United, whom he also captained.[3] Carrick was a defensive midfielder, but he was used as an emergency centre-back under Alex Ferguson, David Moyes, Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho. His playing style was grounded in his passing ability.[4][5] Good choice of boss, Aidan.
When I saw Bamford in the lineup with Aaronson I almost picked up the phone to warn Farke. I'm waiting for Bamford to mess up a shot then look at Aaronson and remonstrate about the pass. Just like the old days.
Oof. Dijksteel with a great run on the right, cutting inside, and scoring. Aaronson was chasing him along the sideline, but failed to keep up and kind of quit on the play. Didn't like it. Nice goal by Dijksteel though. 1-0.
Sweet, now they're down 2-0 and the crowd are booing. Quintuple sub coming on by Farke. Aaronson one of those removed, 63rd minute.
I just don't get it with Aaronson. He's hard working and his technique is ok for this level, but he's completely bereft of ideas and he misses the guy in the good spot for the guy who is marked or offside. He was one of the worst Leeds players today and got subbed off. On the other hand, Morris has been precise and his understanding of the game seems much better to me.
Leeds' 2 dmids are inadequate in the central area above the 18yd line in their defensive end in a 4231 formation. It's really that simple. What I wonder about, after considering the starting line up, is if Farke had the green light to lose this cup tie. I mean, Bamford hasn't been subbed yet. 76' Morris clowning Leeds. Pretty impressive.
Morris beautifully dribbles towards the touch line after claiming the ball and cuts it back to open man just below the halfway line. Good play.
Ends 0-3 to Boro FT. Carrick only played 4 of the players he started in match day 1 on the week-end so presumably his B team like Farke's.
Brenden didn't give up - he passed the ball carrier on to midfield and covered the wide player who was unmarked. Can't be in two places at one time.
NFL should be scouting WBA for line backers some big hits out there. Jumped in late Aaronson has been a pest but not on the ball much.