Match Report


Callwave
today's match is sponsored by CallWave


Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Thatcher.


0.00
The first half starts with Manchester United kicking off!
3.16
Glynn Makin clumsily knocks into Louis Dufresnes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Louis Dufresnes runs off the knock.
8.21
With some swift thinking, Franco Pino plays the ball forward to Erik Ásgeirsson. Erik Ásgeirsson sees Wataru Nakamura in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wataru Nakamura knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Paulo Barbosa is offside!
9.43
David Allman catches Guerino Sacchetti on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Guerino Sacchetti runs off the knock.
14.42
Mauricio Barkero makes a simple pass to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Franco Pino is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
20.18
Graham Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martim Maldonado.
26.40
Robbie Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Mauricio Barkero. Mauricio Barkero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.37
Mauricio Barkero chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.56
Erik Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Lopes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martino Bonora.
30.54
Mauricio Barkero clumsily knocks into David Allman. The referee brings Mauricio Barkero to one side and gives him a warning! David Allman runs off the knock.
32.55
Martino Bonora kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Middleton. Graham Middleton threads a neat ball through to Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
34.35
Erik Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues collects the pass. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.44
Martino Bonora threads a neat ball through to Guerino Sacchetti. Guerino Sacchetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pedro De Souza.
42.28
Martim Maldonado sees Erik Ásgeirsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Erik Ásgeirsson flicks a high pass forward. Wataru Nakamura collects the pass. Wataru Nakamura knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Glynn Makin hits a low pass to David Allman. David Allman knocks the ball forward to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Amine Haouche comfortably gets down and covers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
47.19
Glynn Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Erik Ásgeirsson. Without breaking stride, Erik Ásgeirsson plays the ball forward to Wataru Nakamura. Wataru Nakamura knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Marcelo Rodrigues. Jose Marcelo Rodrigues makes a convincing header but Amine Haouche reads it well. Great save!
53.41
Mauricio Barkero flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.09
David Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andre Da Silva Rivelino.
59.43
Robbie Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Guerino Sacchetti. Guerino Sacchetti passes the ball forward to Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Pedro De Souza has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
67.45
Martino Bonora flicks a high pass forward. Graham Middleton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Middleton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes knocks the ball forward to Edgar Ramos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
69.53
Andre Da Silva Rivelino kicks a strong pass forward to Mauricio Barkero. Mauricio Barkero flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ramos collects the pass. Luis Ramos shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
72.44
Martino Bonora plays the ball forward to Guerino Sacchetti. Guerino Sacchetti flicks a high pass forward. Luis Ramos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.00
Mauricio Barkero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edgar Ramos. Edgar Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Luis Ramos. Luis Ramos flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.13
Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Danny Wright-Phillips replacing Luis Ramos, Oliver Palumbo replacing Augusto Martin and Michel Koutouan replacing Graham Middleton .
81.06
Erik Ásgeirsson makes a simple pass to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
84.25
Robbie Chadwick sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Chadwick chips the ball to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.1621621621622 vs 37.8378378378378
Play Area
Home team third: 27.03%, Midfield: 40.54%, Away team third: 32.43%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Ramos of Leeds United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
7
7
6
6
9. Luis Ramos (ATT)
9
10. Louis Dufresnes (ATT)
6
11. Edgar Ramos (ATT)
7

13. Oliver Palumbo (MID)
6
14. Michel Koutouan (MID)
6

4. Franco Pino (DEF)
6
5. Glynn Makin (DEF)
5
7. David Allman (MID)
5
9. Paulo Barbosa (ATT)
6
10. Hugo Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Wataru Nakamura (ATT)
6

13. Gareth Potts (MID)
0
14. Lomano Boertien (MID)
0