Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,520 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
2.03
Neil Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking goes all the way! Stan Brooking makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.47
Tore Andre Halle makes a simple pass to Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie decides to run forward with the ball. Neil Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking but the linesman indicates offside!
21.46
Spencer Scowcroft knocks the ball forward to Carl Merson. Carl Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Harry Lawrence.
22.32
Dave Upson advances with the ball. Dave Upson goes all the way! Dave Upson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.39
Harry Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manolo Estrada. Manolo Estrada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.28
Dos Santos Moraes surges forward with the ball. Dos Santos Moraes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.03
Clive Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manolo Estrada. Manolo Estrada deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Attilio Mazzoleni. Attilio Mazzoleni plays a perfect one-two with Alexander Montague and rushes in on goal... Attilio Mazzoleni shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
33.48
Tore Andre Halle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Emmanuel Amunike.
36.43
Neil Lisbie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Merson. Carl Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Bloomer but the referee indicates it's offside!
39.48
Dos Santos Moraes takes it forward alone. Dos Santos Moraes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.35
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
47.41
Omer Howey catches Stan Brooking on the ankles. The referee calls over Omer Howey and warns him to calm down! Stan Brooking runs off the knock.
51.37
Tore Andre Halle knocks the ball forward to Spencer Scowcroft. Spencer Scowcroft decides to run forward with the ball. Spencer Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.04
Tore Andre Halle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie makes a probing pass to Carl Merson. Carl Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
59.43
Harry Lawrence makes a probing pass to Roberto Garcia. Roberto Garcia makes a simple pass to Alexander Montague. Alexander Montague shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.26
Tore Andre Halle kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Scowcroft. Spencer Scowcroft makes a simple pass to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer plays a perfect one-two with Carl Merson and rushes in on goal... Alexander Bloomer takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.35
Neil Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer goes all the way! Alexander Bloomer takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.48
Harry Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Bloomer. The referee calls over Harry Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Alexander Bloomer runs off the knock.
67.16
Manolo Estrada flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Deane. Jon Deane shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Mills!
69.32
Claus Bögelund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie threads the ball through to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Emmanuel Amunike easily picks it out of the air!
71.44
Neil Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Emmanuel Amunike easily smothers it!
77.18
Omer Howey knocks the ball forward to Manolo Estrada. Manolo Estrada knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Deane. Jon Deane finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
87.47
Dos Santos Moraes passes the ball forward to Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Alexander Bloomer of Leeds United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.6279069767442 vs 38.3720930232558
Play Area
Home team third: 29.07%, Midfield: 39.53%, Away team third: 31.40%