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Graham Smyth's Leeds United player ratings and photo gallery in Carabao Cup defeat against Salford City

Graham Smyth
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Might have done better with the goal. There when called upon otherwise. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Might have done better with the goal. There when called upon otherwise. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)

Leeds United bowed out at the Second Round stage of the Carabao Cup on Tuesday night to League Two outfit Salford City after a 1-1 draw and eventual 9-8 defeat on penalties.

It was not until the 75th minute before skipper for the day Struijk levelled the scoreline, prodding home beneath Leeds fan and Salford goalkeeper Alex Cairns to take the game to penalties after eight minutes of added time, in which substitute Sam Greenwood struck the crossbar with a free-kick.

Cairns made a number of impressive stops at the Peninsula Stadium and was subsequently awarded the Man of the Match award by broadcaster Sky Sports. Leeds recorded an Expected Goals total on the night just shy of 4.00 but found the back of the net just once.

Lively first half, caused problems and continued in that vein throughout. Scampered up the right all evening, was so tidy on the ball. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Lively first half, caused problems and continued in that vein throughout. Scampered up the right all evening, was so tidy on the ball. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)

Georginio Rutter and Jamie Shackleton were the unfortunate Leeds pairing to see their spot-kicks saved and hit the woodwork, respectively. As the shoot-out went to sudden death, Darlow was penalised and yellow-carded for leaving his goal-line at Salford's decisive penalty kick, which the Leeds stopper saved.

However, a retake was ordered and defender Ossama Ashley converted, leading to a pitch invasion by the home supporters as Salford made it to the Third Round of the competition for the first time in the club's history.

Beaten in the air for the opener but generally solid, good on the ball. Got involved in the opposite box and got a goal. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Beaten in the air for the opener but generally solid, good on the ball. Got involved in the opposite box and got a goal. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Given a difficult time of it by Smith and Hendry at times. No lack of energy or organising. Looks anxious to impress. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
Given a difficult time of it by Smith and Hendry at times. No lack of energy or organising. Looks anxious to impress. (Photo by Cameron Smith/Getty Images)
Endured a difficult first half in and out of possession but defensively in particular. Didn't come under as much pressure in the second half. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Endured a difficult first half in and out of possession but defensively in particular. Didn't come under as much pressure in the second half. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Looked particularly good in the first half. Strong in the tackle, good on the ball. Not as much of an attacking threat second half but kept wanting the ball. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Looked particularly good in the first half. Strong in the tackle, good on the ball. Not as much of an attacking threat second half but kept wanting the ball. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
So composed. Got stuck in when he had to. Kept the ball moving, showed his quality in any pressure situations. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
So composed. Got stuck in when he had to. Kept the ball moving, showed his quality in any pressure situations. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Lots of threat and creativity. Kept plugging away and running at the defence. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Lots of threat and creativity. Kept plugging away and running at the defence. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Ran and ran. Linked up well with Shackleton, got at defenders, created chances. Worked hard. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Ran and ran. Linked up well with Shackleton, got at defenders, created chances. Worked hard. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Another chance came and went for the youngster. Unable to make enough of an impression once again. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
Another chance came and went for the youngster. Unable to make enough of an impression once again. (Photo by Jess Hornby/Getty Images)
His finishing was all that let him down. Lots of flicks and tricks. Showed his dribbling ability and linked up well. Just couldn't score. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
His finishing was all that let him down. Lots of flicks and tricks. Showed his dribbling ability and linked up well. Just couldn't score. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Didn't get into it. Leeds instead focused their attacks down the right hand side. When his chances came he couldn't find the net. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Didn't get into it. Leeds instead focused their attacks down the right hand side. When his chances came he couldn't find the net. (Pic: Bruce Rollinson)
Lively, got on the ball, played some nice passes and hit the bar with a beautiful free-kick. (Photo by STEVE BARDENS/AFP via Getty Images)
Lively, got on the ball, played some nice passes and hit the bar with a beautiful free-kick. (Photo by STEVE BARDENS/AFP via Getty Images)
Let lots of physical stuff go. Gnonto didn't enjoy the ref's performance but barring a few minor fouls there were no real major gripes. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
Let lots of physical stuff go. Gnonto didn't enjoy the ref's performance but barring a few minor fouls there were no real major gripes. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)