Leeds 2-1 Middlesbrough: Garry Monk endures unhappy return to Elland Road as Pablo Hernandez and Ezgjan Alioski strike to earn all three points

Daily Mail | November 19, 2017

Middlesbrough boss Garry Monk endured a miserable return to Elland Road as Pablo Hernandez and Ezgjan Alioski scored to claim all three points for Leeds.

Hernandez slid in to score from close range midway through the first half before Alioski struck to double their lead in the second period.

Britt Assombalonga halved the deficit from the penalty spot but Leeds held on for their first victory since October 21.

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Ezgjan Alioski wheels away in celebration after making it 2-0 nine minutes into the second half

Pablo Hernandez toasts his 24th-minute goal in front of the home supporters at Elland Road

Leeds supporters wave club flags ahead of the Championship clash at Elland Road on Sunday

Middlesbrough defender Daniel Ayala gets to grips with Kemar Roofe during the first halfu00a0 — Middlesbrough defender Daniel Ayala gets to grips with Kemar Roofe during the first half

Leeds' Gaetano Berardi wins a header despite the close attentions of Marcus Tavernier

Hernandez slides to score from close range after Kalvin Phillips flicked on Alioski's cross

Leeds' Spanish winger Hernandez celebrates after scoring the opening goal from close range

Hernandez is congratulated by compatriot Samuel Saiz after putting the home side in front

Britt Assombalonga was unfortunate not to have a first-half penalty after being brought down

Martin Braithwaite competes for the ball in midfield with Leeds youngster Ronaldo Vieira

Thomas Christensen (left) protests in his technical area during Sunday's Championship game

Alioski is delighted after scoring what proved to be the winning goal against Middlesbrough

Assombalonga fires home from the penalty spot to ensure a nervy finish at Elland Road