Leeds United midfielder missed a glorious chance from close range.
Leeds United midfielder Alex Mowatt did little to help his case for regular first team football by fluffing his lines at a big moment.
With the last 16 EFL Cup clash poised at 1-1 with 20 minutes to go, Mowatt spurned a glorious chance from close range.
It wasn’t quite Ronny Rosenthal open goal miss territory, but it was not his finest moment.
Mowatt is usually known for his shooting ability, so his error was out of character, even though he is yet to find the net this season.
His reaction to the miss said it all…
Leeds Utd’s Alex Mowatt misses a chance to score
Leeds Utd’s Alex Mowatt looks dejected after missing a chance to score
His lack of game time is fair excuse for his error; Mowatt has started only one game since September 10.
He is behind Pablo Hernandez in the pecking order, and at just 21 is two years removed from being voted as the club’s player of the season.
The miss won’t do his confidence much good, and he was substituted shortly afterwards.
Leeds’ Alex Mowatt on the bench
Leeds’ Alex Mowatt in action with Ipswich’s Cole Skuse
Leeds went on to spare Mowatt’s blushes by winning on penalties, qualifying for the quarter-finals.
The win gave Mowatt a chance to joke about it a little, blaming his weaker foot.
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