Willy Gnonto showcased an distinctive efficiency final night time, however the Leeds United attacker may have simply secured a hat-trick or extra.
Regardless of settling for a brace, he left Daniel Farke irritated at one level throughout the match. In accordance with a report from the Yorkshire Night Submit on Wednesday, detailing occasions off-camera, Gnonto was excellent, netting twice on the Liberty Stadium final night time.
Gnonto’s first objective concerned slicing inside and driving a left-footed shot into the close to put up, whereas his second got here after a pleasant contact following a go from Cree Summerville, earlier than slotting the ball previous Carl Rushworth into the far nook.
These targets deliver Gnonto’s tally to 5 for the season in 28 video games, with 4 of these targets coming because the flip of the 12 months when he has been given a beginning function. Because of this, Dan James might face issue returning to the beginning lineup.
The Night Submit report highlights moments the place Gnonto left Farke irritated and even indignant. Regardless of his wonderful efficiency, the speedy winger missed a wonderful one-on-one likelihood within the first half, together with a number of different alternatives.
“Farke’s annoyance as Gnonto spurned an opportunity to make it 3-0 contained in the opening 20 minutes. When it was 3-0, Farke then clapped his arms angrily after one other missed alternative. He needed extra.”
Definitely, Farke would have been happy that Gnonto scored two targets, growing his tally from simply three beforehand. Along with his newest targets, Gnonto now has a complete of seven targets for Leeds, accrued over 52 appearances.