'Out-played' - National media verdict on Leeds…

'Out-played' - National media verdict on Leeds United's 1-0 defeat to Brighton

A look at what the national newspapers had to say about Leeds United's 1-0 defeat to Brighton & Hove Albion

'A frustrating afternoon'

The Guardian via Reuters said: "Leeds were second best for much of a frustrating afternoon in which manager Jesse Marsch was shown a second-half yellow card following persistent petulant touchline behaviour. He slammed the ball into the turf after his side were awarded a free-kick and then sarcastically applauded the referee, Michael Salisbury.

"Marsch was particularly vexed by a string of free-kicks awarded against his team, one of which should have led to a 16th-minute opener for Brighton. Gross delivered a delightful set piece from wide on the right but unmarked centre-back Adam Webster somehow headed wide from the edge of the six-yard box.

"Leandro Trossard fired over following a Gross corner, Solly March thumped straight at Illan Meslier and Webster was again off target when well placed, while Leeds failed to threaten before the break. The visitors enjoyed greater possession just after the restart but were almost caught out on the counterattack.

"Marsch was initially more restrained in the second period, although he almost had reason for an outpouring of emotion after the hour mark when the substitute Luis Sinisterra threatened to make an immediate impact. Fine work from Brenden Aaronson resulted in Pervis Estupiñán inadvertently diverting the ball across his own area as he attempted to atone for conceding possession. But sliding Colombia forward Sinisterra missed a golden chance to score as he collided with the post."

'Leeds were second best'

Sky Sports News said: "Leeds were second best for the majority but did rally after going behind and Diego Llorente was inches away from heading home an unlikely equaliser on a frustrating afternoon for Jesse Marsch, who was booked by referee Michael Salisbury for some petulance in the dugout directed at the officials.

"Marsch was frustrated with his team's performance, especially in the first half, claiming his players didn't stick to his pre-match plan. He said: "We had guys freestyling with and without the ball. Staying true to the match plan needed to be better."

"Marsch also accepted he deserved his yellow card for sarcastically clapping the referee: "My behaviour deserved that. When you don't believe you're getting performances out of the referee you either accept it or escalate your behaviour to get a change in their decisions."

'Out-played here for long periods'

The Telegraph's Arindam Rej wrote: "Leeds United had arrived here unbeaten after defeating Chelsea 3-0 the previous weekend, but they were rendered ineffective, pushed on the back foot and out-played here for long periods.

"Graham Potter’s men are a team that seem to enjoy playing against Leeds. They by-passed the Yorkshire club’s pressing with their man-marking and breaking - and it eventually paid off.

"Last season, some supporters booed Potter’s men after a 0-0 draw here against these opponents - but this time it was the Leeds manager, Jesse Marsch, who was irritated afterwards.

"Marsch’s frustration with proceedings, including the officiating, was soon clear when he was booked for throwing the ball down angrily after a refereeing decision."

'Out-played' - National media verdict on Leeds United's 1-0 defeat to Brighton

'A frustrating afternoon'

'Leeds were second best'

'Out-played here for long periods'

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