Garry Monk believes Leeds were denied a penalty in Newcastle defeat
Sunday 20 November 2016 17:04, UK
Garry Monk has bemoaned the "critical moments" that cost Leeds against Newcastle, and felt his side were denied a blatant penalty in the first half.
Dwight Gayle scored twice as Newcastle won 2-0 at Elland Road in the Sky Bet Championship on Sunday, but Monk was left frustrated after the referee failed to point to the spot when Jack Colback appeared to handle a Ronaldo Vieira cross just before half-time with just one goal in the game.
Leeds had already fallen behind after Rob Green's error allowed Gayle to score after 23 minutes, and Monk told Sky Sports: "We gave them a goal, and obviously against a good side as well it makes it difficult. [It was] a clear-cut penalty for us we felt, and you give that decision and it's a totally different game.
"I thought we competed well and we had our chances to score goals. I'm happy with my team's effort but we're disappointed with the result.
"I said before the game that nothing would change for us in terms of what we're doing here and how we're approaching everything. I think today the difference was those critical moments that matches are decided on, and we fell on the wrong side of them today."
Monk also refused to blame goalkeeper Green for Gayle's opener, and says his side will continue on their current path despite the result.
"Of course it's a genuine mistake," said Monk. "But like I'm saying [it was another of] those critical moments.
"At the end of the first half we had them under pressure, it then turned into a bit of a scrappy game for both sides and one goal would have changed the whole complexion. We should have got a goal today, but we'll continue in the way that we are."
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