Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 8,639 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
3.06
Leeds United are easily keeping Gillingham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
8.38
Dos Santos Moraes threads the ball through to Jose Fuentes. Jose Fuentes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Warren Bailey who gathers it comfortably.
9.34
George Salmon threads the ball through to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric chips the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
10.44
David Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Bögelund.
12.26
Tore Andre Halle knocks the ball forward to Jose Fuentes. Jose Fuentes threads the ball through to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer knocks in a cross ball towards Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.07
Ben Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin goes all the way! Mark Dublin tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.48
Tonci Seric surges forward with the ball. Tonci Seric makes a simple pass to Les Myers. Les Myers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Mills easily smothers it!
22.05
Tonci Seric knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.27
Steffen Bohinen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.27
Tonci Seric deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Mills easily smothers it!
32.47
Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Gillingham's defence.
34.27
Tonci Seric brings the ball forward. Tonci Seric controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Nwankwo Mills is on top of it.
40.57
George Salmon knocks the ball forward to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric flicks the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Gillingham kick off!
47.10
Mark Dublin catches Tore Andre Halle on the ankles. The referee calls over Mark Dublin and shows him a yellow card! Tore Andre Halle grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
49.38
David Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
51.44
Ben Watson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin passes the ball forward but Les Myers is offside!
59.55
David Gallacher knocks the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
61.39
Steffen Bohinen makes a probing pass to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin passes the ball forward to Les Myers. Les Myers cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.35
Ben Watson chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
78.26
Neil Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson knocks the ball forward to Stan Brooking but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
81.43
Dion Walsh advances with the ball. Dion Walsh plays a perfect one-two with Stan Brooking and rushes in on goal... Dion Walsh rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.04
Jose Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.26
Neil Lisbie barges into Tonci Seric. The referee calls over Neil Lisbie and warns him to calm down! Tonci Seric hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.36
Neil Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Colin Milburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Tonci Seric of Gillingham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 41.25 vs 58.75
Play Area
Home team third: 32.50%, Midfield: 46.25%, Away team third: 21.25%