Michael Skubala was left to rue missed chances as Leeds United U21s were knocked out of the Papa John’s Trophy at Gresty Road. The Whites drew 0-0 with Crewe Alexandra in their final group stage game before losing the resulting penalty shootout 2-1 and that was only enough to secure a finish of third in Group B.
Leeds were able to name a strong side as they targetted progression to Round Two with Mateusz Klich captaining the side, while Junior Firpo, Joe Gelhardt and Wilfried Gnonto were also involved. However, they couldn’t help United break down the League Two outfit, who seemed content to make things difficult for their guests by sitting in a low block for the entirety of the game.
The Whites had their chances, with Darko Gyabi and Sonny Perkins going close, but they couldn’t find a way through Crewe keeper Dave Richards and ultimately paid the price.
