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Leeds United fans aggrieved at penalty decision vs Middlesbrough – “absolute madness”

It was more than a slip in fortunes was the summary of Leeds United’s recent performances before today’s game against Middlesbrough at Elland Road. Definitely more than a slip in fortunes.

Before today’s much-welcome 2-1 victory over the Teessiders, the Whites had lost six out of their last seven Sky Bet Championship games, including three on the bounce since an impressive win over Bristol City.

Leeds have been pretty abject since losing their unbeaten record to Millwall seven league games ago, being outplayed at the New Den in a 1-0 loss. Today’s game against Middlesbrough gave the Whites another opportunity to stop the rot and begin to reboot their faltering season.

The game itself had added spiciness with it being the return to Elland Road of Garry Monk, the former manager the fans have termed a snake for the way that he slithered out of the club.

At the final whistle, it was a game that the home side deserved to win, with goals from the much-maligned Pablo Hernandez and Ezgjan Alioski seeing the Whites through to a 2-1 win. However, the talking point was the award of a penalty for Boro, duly converted by Britt Assombalonga, which gave them a potential inroad back into the game.

As Leeds United Live (@liveleedsunited) said in his upload (above) to Twitter, the decision was “absolute madness.” After being grappled by Daniel Ayala as the Teessiders awaited a corner, and then thrown to the floor, Luke Ayling grabs the former Liverpool defender’s leg as he strides over him.

Ayala duly goes to ground, and with the ball still being ‘live’ the referee has little to no option other than to point to the spot.

Despite the welcome win, Leeds fans are distinctly unhappy about the awarding of the penalty against them, as can be seen by the following Twitter posts.

Leeds United fans in total disbelief at Boro penalty award

https://twitter.com/GAZB_LUFC/status/932316155154456578

The loud and angry Leeds fans also have some support from Middlesbrough supporters.

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