Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 8,500 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
6.10
Claus Bögelund kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fuentes. Jose Fuentes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer goes all the way! Alexander Bloomer tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.10
Dion Walsh threads the ball through to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Merson. Carl Merson flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.31
Neil Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.02
Jose Fuentes decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking but the linesman indicates offside!
27.07
Tore Andre Halle knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fuentes. Jose Fuentes threads the ball through to Carl Merson. Carl Merson shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.59
Alistair Stewart passes the ball forward to Les Milligan. Les Milligan brings the ball forward. Les Milligan plays a perfect one-two with Kieron Etherington and rushes in on goal... Les Milligan tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.05
Neil Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Richard Milburn.
33.50
Dion Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
34.08
Jose Fuentes passes the ball forward to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Matt Stuart manages to gather it comfortably.
36.25
Crewe Alexandra are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.15
Dos Santos Moraes knocks the ball forward to Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh passes the ball forward to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking goes all the way! Stan Brooking cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.02
Crewe Alexandra are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Leeds United's defence.
40.03
Richard Milburn plays a long ball forward. Kieron Etherington makes a probing pass to Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Mills!
42.37
Alistair Stewart hits it upfield. Kieron Etherington plays a perfect one-two with Wes Wright-Phillips and rushes in on goal... Kieron Etherington shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Crewe Alexandra kick off the second half!
47.36
Les Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.54
Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Crewe Alexandra's defence.
60.40
Jose Fuentes clumsily knocks into Mamadou Lebrun. Jose Fuentes is given a warning by the referee! Mamadou Lebrun runs off the knock.
65.48
Tore Andre Halle knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh passes the ball forward to Carl Merson. Carl Merson whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.44
Neil Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer makes a probing pass to Carl Merson but he's offside!
81.25
Tore Andre Halle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Stan Brooking but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.33
Dion Walsh chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking passes the ball forward but Carl Merson is offside!
90.00
Les Milligan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Wright-Phillips. Wes Wright-Phillips whips in a cross ball towards Terry Le Saux. Terry Le Saux heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Dion Walsh of Leeds United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 1 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.3333333333333 vs 41.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 26.19%, Midfield: 45.24%, Away team third: 28.57%