Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United get the match underway!
3.23
0-0Dion Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.37
0-0Syd Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Dion Walsh. Syd Oakes is warned by the referee! Dion Walsh stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.11
0-0Graham Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Fuentes. Jose Fuentes chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.34
0-0Jose Fuentes makes a beautiful solo run. Jose Fuentes makes a probing pass to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Gonzalo Rivera.
16.20
1-0Graham Cadamarteri knocks the ball forward to Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie makes a probing pass to Carl Merson. Carl Merson plays a perfect one-two with Stan Brooking and rushes in on goal... Carl Merson takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Gonzalo Rivera has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.26
Neil Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking shoots from long range but it flies wide!
22.45
Sol Duberry makes a simple pass to Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti plays a perfect one-two with Shaun Beattie and rushes in on goal... Marcel Liechti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nwankwo Mills had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
26.45
Jean-Guy Ben Askar chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Oakes. Syd Oakes chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti whips in a cross ball towards John Caldwell. John Caldwell flicks the ball with his head but Nwankwo Mills is on top of it.
28.20
1-1Stephen Lawrence passes the ball forward to Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie threads the ball through to John Caldwell but he's offside!
30.17
Neil Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Carl Merson. Carl Merson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.25
Claus Bögelund kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer makes a probing pass to Stan Brooking but he's offside!
33.45
Jean-Guy Ben Askar makes a probing pass to Syd Oakes. Syd Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie powers a header at goal. Nwankwo Mills easily smothers it.
36.13
Dion Walsh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.30
Jose Fuentes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.09
1-1Jose Fuentes catches Ivan Shaw on the ankles. Jose Fuentes is shown the yellow card! Ivan Shaw carries on, but is struggling a bit.
42.09
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.51
Tore Andre Halle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie makes a probing pass to Carl Merson. Carl Merson shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Blackburn Rovers kicking off!
47.49
Leonardo Leon knocks the ball forward to Syd Oakes. Syd Oakes makes a probing pass to Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie knocks in a cross ball towards Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.58
Dion Walsh knocks the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Gonzalo Rivera is on top of it.
51.12
Stan Brooking hacks Jean-Guy Ben Askar from behind! Stan Brooking is given a warning by the referee! Jean-Guy Ben Askar stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.52
Stephen Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Beattie. Shaun Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.26
Graham Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Gonzalo Rivera easily smothers it.
72.35
Jose Fuentes makes a simple pass to Carl Merson. Carl Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer but the linesman indicates offside!
73.38
Blackburn Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
75.27
Neil Lisbie threads the ball through to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
77.59
Claus Bögelund passes the ball forward to Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh makes a probing pass to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson but the linesman indicates offside!
79.47
Neil Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking threads the ball through to Alexander Bloomer but he's offside!
83.15
Jean-Guy Ben Askar kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Shaw. Ivan Shaw makes a simple pass to Marcel Liechti. Marcel Liechti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nwankwo Mills who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Les Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Sol Duberry. Sol Duberry passes the ball forward to John Caldwell. John Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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