Match Report
| Leeds United | Leeds United |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| John Bird | John Bird | manager | Jonathan Williams | Jonathan Williams | |||||||||||||||||
| Nwankwo Mills | N. Mills |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Johann Lauper | J. Lauper | |||||||||
| Joe Heskey | J. Heskey | | 36 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Eddie Todd | E. Todd | |||||||||
| Tore Andre Halle | T. Halle |  | 67 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 | | Michael Hurst | M. Hurst | |||||||||
| Dos Santos Moraes | D. Moraes |  | 71 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 |  | Jairo Wilson | J. Wilson | |||||||||
| Claus Bögelund | C. Bögelund |  | 73 | D | | 5 | | M | 58 |  | Gary Elliott | G. Elliott | |||||||||
| Neil Lisbie | N. Lisbie | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 63 |  | Cristi Nanu | C. Nanu | |||||||||
| Jose Fuentes | J. Fuentes |  | 69 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Mike Evans | M. Evans | |||||||||
| Dion Walsh | D. Walsh | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 62 | | Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Carl Merson | C. Merson | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Ivan Bloomer | I. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Alexander Bloomer | A. Bloomer | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Gareth Jess | G. Jess | |||||||||
| Stan Brooking | S. Brooking | | 69 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Liam Lightfoot | L. Lightfoot | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Chelsea. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United get the match underway!
3.49
0-0Claus Bögelund controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking plays a perfect one-two with Carl Merson and rushes in on goal... Stan Brooking cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Johann Lauper is on top of it.
4.28
Michael Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Evans. Mike Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Nwankwo Mills.
12.57
Michael Hurst surges forward with the ball. Michael Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Nwankwo Mills easily picks it out of the air!
14.17
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.19
0-0Mike Evans passes the ball forward to Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess plays a perfect one-two with Ivan Bloomer and rushes in on goal... Gareth Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.33
0-0Mike Evans passes the ball forward to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Bögelund.
22.35
Joe Heskey decides to run forward with the ball. Joe Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.14
Dion Walsh kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Merson. Carl Merson goes all the way! Carl Merson tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Johann Lauper.
26.49
Neil Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.51
1-0Dos Santos Moraes chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie chips the ball to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer plays a perfect one-two with Stan Brooking and rushes in on goal... Alexander Bloomer tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Johann Lauper had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
32.41
1-0Cristi Nanu catches Jose Fuentes on the ankles. The referee calls over Cristi Nanu and shows him a yellow card! Jose Fuentes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.44
Gary Elliott surges forward with the ball. Gary Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.22
Dion Walsh makes a probing pass to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking goes all the way! Stan Brooking shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Johann Lauper.
38.14
Mike Evans makes a simple pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Nwankwo Mills easily smothers it!
42.36
Cristi Nanu knocks the ball forward to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
44.35
Michael Hurst chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Evans. Mike Evans makes a simple pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea get the second half underway!
48.59
Joe Heskey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Merson. Carl Merson shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.40
1-1Neil Lisbie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexander Bloomer. Alexander Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Brooking but he's offside!
54.18
Joe Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Lisbie. Neil Lisbie kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Merson. Carl Merson plays a perfect one-two with Stan Brooking and rushes in on goal... Carl Merson rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
55.03
1-1Jose Fuentes comes in with a late challenge on Mike Evans. Jose Fuentes is warned by the referee! Mike Evans runs off the knock.
57.35
Jose Fuentes threads the ball through to Carl Merson. Carl Merson goes all the way! Carl Merson shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.57
Jairo Wilson passes the ball forward to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott makes a simple pass to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gareth Jess!
69.26
Cristi Nanu makes a simple pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.42
Michael Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess powers a header at goal but somehow Nwankwo Mills manages to keep it out.
72.55
1-2Cristi Nanu slams into Dion Walsh with his studs up. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Dion Walsh stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.01
Gary Elliott passes the ball forward to Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Nwankwo Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
75.28
Liam Lightfoot brings the ball forward. Liam Lightfoot whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Jess. Gareth Jess directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.06
Dos Santos Moraes makes a simple pass to Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh makes a simple pass to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jairo Wilson.
85.50
Tore Andre Halle passes the ball forward to Dion Walsh. Dion Walsh passes the ball forward to Stan Brooking. Stan Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Carl Merson. Carl Merson flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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