Sinisterra sent off in Leeds draw Marsch: ‘Villa played at snail’s pace’

Leeds and Aston Villa played out a fiery goalless draw as Luis Sinisterra’s needless red card epitomised an ill-disciplined affair at Elland Road.

A match lacking in quality but full of fouls and bookings finally led to a sending-off as, early in the second half, Sinisterra was dismissed for blocking a quick free-kick when not 10 yards while already on a booking. Referee Stuart Attwell was left with no option but to send the Colombian off in a blot on his flourishing Leeds career so far.

Despite Philippe Coutinho hitting the post and Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia and Jacob Ramsay all missing key chances, Villa failed to find the missing ingredient in front of goal, despite picking up their first point on the road all season.

For Leeds, their recent ill-discipline was summed up by 22 fouls, three yellow cards, a man disadvantage for most of the second half and manager Jesse Marsch watching from the stands serving a touchline ban.

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