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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 19,314 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Aston Villa kicking off!
3.52
0-0Marcus Hamilton chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.04
0-0Leevi Essbjorn threads the ball through to Phil Whelan. Phil Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Zeljko Laybutt manages to keep it out.
9.55
0-0Mattia Valsesia catches Guglielmo Lavecchia on the ankles. Mattia Valsesia is warned by the referee! Guglielmo Lavecchia carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.20
0-0Marcus Hamilton makes a simple pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Valsesia but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.04
Ivan Grant makes a probing pass to Harvey Harrison. Harvey Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia whips in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer heads the ball goalwards but somehow Zeljko Laybutt manages to keep it out.
18.56
Harvey Harrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Zeljko Laybutt.
20.51
0-0Duncan Venus makes a probing pass to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.07
Stephan Zermatten makes a simple pass to Duncan Venus. Duncan Venus decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Venus plays a perfect one-two with Syd Woodcock and rushes in on goal... Duncan Venus tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.48
Tommy Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jacob Anderton!
28.50
Harvey Harrison makes a probing pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Zeljko Laybutt!
32.27
1-0Marcus Hamilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eddie Kahn!
38.20
Ivan Grant threads the ball through to Harvey Harrison. Harvey Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.08
Jason Dixon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Zeljko Laybutt manages to gather it comfortably.
40.04
Damien Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Harrison. Harvey Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Leeds United kick off the second half!
48.04
Damien Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Harrison. Harvey Harrison kicks a strong pass forward to Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Zeljko Laybutt!
51.45
Harvey Harrison controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erik Willems.
53.18
Tommy Carragher makes a simple pass to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock goes all the way! Syd Woodcock rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Syd Woodcock!
65.24
Marcus Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer powers a header at goal but somehow Zeljko Laybutt manages to keep it out.
66.51
Harvey Harrison makes a simple pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
67.49
Harvey Harrison passes the ball forward to Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.15
2-1Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Aston Villa's defence.
71.29
Harvey Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Erik Willems.
72.17
Stephan Zermatten brings the ball forward. Stephan Zermatten knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert goes all the way! Paul Seifert tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.44
2-1Mattia Valsesia catches Stephan Zermatten on the ankles. Mattia Valsesia is given another warning by the referee! Stephan Zermatten stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.43
Jonatan Farnerud brings the ball forward. Jonatan Farnerud shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
89.56
Duncan Venus hacks Harvey Harrison from behind! Duncan Venus is given a warning by the referee! Harvey Harrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Jason Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Mattia Valsesia. Mattia Valsesia threads the ball through to Simon Shearer but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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