Match Report
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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 Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 20,016 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leeds United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Leeds United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers get the match underway!
3.46
0-1Joel Ahla makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Barrett. Kieron Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Kieron Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.57
0-1Des Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré goes all the way! Armand Ali Sangaré cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Jacob Anderton.
10.34
0-1Des Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Bolton. Jason Bolton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leevi Essbjorn.
12.19
0-1Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bristol Rovers's defence.
14.16
0-1Graham Sharpe makes a probing pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré passes the ball forward but Brendan Peckham is offside!
18.09
Kieron Barrett threads the ball through to Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Anderton easily smothers it!
20.09
0-1Nikos Pappas hacks Graham Sharpe from behind! Nikos Pappas is shown the yellow card! Graham Sharpe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.17
0-1Phil Whelan barges into Graham Sharpe. Phil Whelan is given a warning by the referee! Graham Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.48
Ferry Mans makes a probing pass to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.30
Kieron Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jacob Anderton!
27.51
Graham Sharpe barges into Ferry Mans. The referee calls over Graham Sharpe and warns him to calm down! Ferry Mans gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.29
Leevi Essbjorn plays a long ball forward. Eddie Kahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. René Friedli easily smothers it.
40.55
Leeds United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
42.29
Des Davies makes a probing pass to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
48.22
Marcus Hamilton advances with the ball. Marcus Hamilton knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by René Friedli!
53.48
Tiago Thome sees a break and surges forward. Tiago Thome advances with the ball. Tiago Thome knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Jacob Anderton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.48
Mattia Valsesia hacks Cosmin Noica from behind! Mattia Valsesia is given a warning by the referee! Cosmin Noica hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.41
0-2Leevi Essbjorn flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Whelan. Phil Whelan chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn plays a perfect one-two with Mattia Valsesia and rushes in on goal... Eddie Kahn shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.56
Titus Ward passes the ball forward to Ferry Mans. Ferry Mans chips the ball to his team mate, Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.49
Titus Ward decides to run forward with the ball. Titus Ward makes a simple pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.34
Phil Whelan threads the ball through to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn flicks the ball with his head. Eddie Kahn scores for Leeds United!!
71.39
Ferry Mans makes a probing pass to Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia shoots from outside the area but somehow René Friedli manages to keep it out.
72.48
Titus Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos Pappas. Nikos Pappas threads the ball through to Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.37
Des Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré shoots from distance but Jacob Anderton is on top of it.
81.56
Joel Ahla flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Davies. Des Davies knocks the ball forward to Armand Ali Sangaré. Armand Ali Sangaré knocks in a cross ball towards Brendan Peckham. Brendan Peckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Brendan Peckham!
84.30
Marcus Hamilton passes the ball forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Eddie Kahn 66, 72 | Armand Ali Sangaré 3 Brendan Peckham 53, 82 |