2024-09-28 18:28:04
Bulgarian national Iliya Gruev also started in the 7th game of “Leeds” from the Championship (II level of football in England) and performed at a high level in the home victory with 3:0 over “Coventry”, staying on the field until the last referee’s signal
The 24-year-old defensive midfielder was the first to shoot at the opponent’s goal in the 2nd minute.
Willy Nyonto opened the scoring in the 16th minute for Leeds.
3 minutes later, Gruev tried a shot again, but it was saved by goalkeeper Ben Wilson.
In the 27th minute, he made a key pass (one that leads to a shot on goal) to Lardzi Ramazani, and the Kovnutri guard again intervened successfully.
The same thing happened again in the 2nd minute of the extension of the second part, and this time Jaden Bogle’s shot was saved.
In the 49th minute, Gruev won a direct free kick for “Leeds” on the left wing. After him Bogle scored for 2:0.
Reserve Joel Pirou made the final 3:0 in the 79th minute.
In addition to the good performance in the offensive plan, Gruev again did his job diligently in the defensive. This season he is in the role of one of the two supporting midfielders who operate a little further forward.
After the victory, “Leeds” collected 14 points and climbed to the 5th position, being only 2 points away. from the leadership position in which “West Bromwich” is.