Leeds United: Sky Sports pundit slams one thing Willy Gnonto did wrong in 4-0 win v Swansea
During the first half of the match against Swansea City, Leeds United’s Willy Gnonto had the opportunity to seal the three points, but he missed it.
The winger will have been “so frustrated,” according to Sky Sports analyst Sam Parkin, after squandering a chance in the first half in South Wales while his team was ahead 2-0.
The Italian forward missed a good opportunity to score against Swansea custodian Carl Rushworth, but he quickly made up for it as Leeds defeated the Swans 4-0.
“Willy Gnonto will be so frustrated,” Parkin said live on Sky Sports Action (9.02pm, 13 February). “At this stage of the game, that’s it, that’s the three points there really.
“But the shot lacks conviction, doesn’t find either corner, hits Rushworth in the midriff. It was a very, very comfortable save for the goalkeeper.”
Willy Gnonto flying high at Leeds United
Given that he hasn’t actually been at Leeds for that long, Gnonto’s tenure there has been quite the ride.
Throughout his tenure with the team, the winger has been connected to an Elland Road exit; however, he is currently enjoying himself on the pitch and seems likely to stay that way.
The attacker’s wild ride of a career was summed up brilliantly against Swansea, as he lost a fantastic opportunity to end the game early.
Shortly after that meek attempt at goal, though, he bounced back and drove the ball past the home team before putting it in.
The visitors led 4-0 in South Wales when Gnonto added another, and the outcome undoubtedly served as a warning to the remaining title contenders.
After all the commotion around his Leeds future last month, the Italian appears to have finally found peace, but things could change again during the summer transfer window.
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But the first goal was really Rutter’s idea. A corner found its way to the box’s edge, where Rutter recovered the ball with a beautiful move before Ilia Gruev could play it to Cree Summerville.
With a cut inside and a shot that was deflected into the net, Summerville put Leeds ahead. Summerville’s 16th season goal. Soon after, Joel Piroe scored twice against his former team, making the score 2-0.
With a third from Willy Gnonto, who cut inside from the right and hammered a shot inside Carl Rushworth’s near post, Leeds put Swansea to the sword. Late on, Gnonto got himself a second, and he finished well.
Since joining the team, the Italy star has scored four goals in his past four games.Speaking during the 4-0 victory on Sky Sports News, Rowett expressed his admiration for Rutter’s contribution to the opening goal.
Rutter’s play is commendable. He makes use of the ball, exerts a little physicality, and retrieves it. Though he loses the ball, he recovers it and displays some impressive footwork. Summerville hits it good, but it’s played wide.”
Gary Rowett raves about Leeds United star Georginio Rutter
Before the ball got to Summerville, Rutter made a wonderful play, and when you play well, luck usually finds you. With their sixth clean sheet in seven league games, Leeds has won big.
Seven straight Championship victories are also noteworthy, and Bristol City’s 3-1 victory over Southampton at Ashton Gate was undoubtedly a major victory. Leeds is currently two points clear of Russell Martin’s team in second place.