Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 18,927 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Powell.
0.00
0-0Sheffield Wednesday kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
0-0Sergio Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.57
Goran Brncic pushes up the pitch. Goran Brncic makes a simple pass to Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.50
0-0Richard Meite chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Middleton. Graham Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jaakko Salminen.
16.38
0-0Graham Middleton makes a simple pass to Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca sees Quim Monteiro just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Manny Adams barges into Quim Monteiro. Penalty for Leeds United!!
16.38
0-0The referee points to the spot..
17.14
1-0Mark Pagliuca takes a short run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
22.54
1-0Francisco Smith hacks Yyvind Favo from behind! Francisco Smith is given a warning by the referee! Yyvind Favo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.37
1-0Leeds United are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
42.43
Christian Barollo flicks a high ball forward to Mark Pagliuca who takes it down. Mark Pagliuca knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Youri Karpin clumsily knocks into Goran Brncic. Youri Karpin is given a warning by the referee! Goran Brncic hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United have changed their lineup with Ighli De Cesare replacing Augusto Martin. Sheffield Wednesday have changed their lineup with Leevi Gadd replacing Yyvind Favo.
45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
Christian Barollo flicks a high pass forward. Quim Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.14
2-0Natale Cannarsa comes in with a high challenge, catching Andre Monteiro with his studs. The referee motions to Natale Cannarsa to come over. It's a red card!! Andre Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.19
2-0Sergio Almeida makes a simple pass to Petros Sarakis. Petros Sarakis lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
60.38
2-0Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Michel Koutouan replacing Christian Barollo and Bill Bower replacing Quim Monteiro .Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Kai Helmer replacing Petros Sarakis .
63.00
Richard Meite makes a simple pass to Francisco Smith. Francisco Smith flicks a high pass forward to Bill Bower who brings the ball under control. Bill Bower tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
67.46
Andre Antunes knocks the ball to his team mate, Leevi Gadd. With some swift thinking, Leevi Gadd plays the ball forward to Kai Helmer. Kai Helmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Haouche who gathers it comfortably.
69.35
Leevi Gadd flicks a high pass forward. Artur Carvalho controls it well on his chest. Artur Carvalho lofts in a cross ball towards Klas Osmanowski. Klas Osmanowski outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Amine Haouche gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.39
Leeds United are playing very deep making it very hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
77.07
Mark Pagliuca threads a neat ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
78.58
Mark Pagliuca makes an attacking run forward. Mark Pagliuca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.07
Graham Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Bill Bower holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Bill Bower shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
89.58
2-0With some swift thinking, Richard Meite plays the ball forward to Graham Middleton. Graham Middleton hits a low pass to Bill Bower. Bill Bower lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Andre Antunes. That should have been a goal!
90.00
Kai Helmer catches Mark Johnson on the ankles. Kai Helmer is warned by the referee! Mark Johnson runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Mark Pagliuca 17 (p) Quim Monteiro 42 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Amine Haouche (GK)
6
2. Mark Johnson (DEF)
6
3. Richard Meite (DEF)
7
4. Augusto Martin (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Smith (MID)
6
6. Christian Barollo (MID)
6
7. Graham Middleton (MID)
7
8. Natale Cannarsa (MID)
3
9. Youri Karpin (ATT)
5
10. Quim Monteiro (ATT)
7
11. Mark Pagliuca (ATT)
7
12. Ighli De Cesare (DEF)
6
13. Michel Koutouan (MID)
6
14. Bill Bower (ATT)
6
1. Paul Haller (GK)
6
2. Andre Monteiro (DEF)
6
3. Goran Brncic (DEF)
6
4. Manny Adams (DEF)
6
5. Andre Antunes (DEF)
6
6. Jaakko Salminen (DEF)
6
7. Yyvind Favo (MID)
6
8. Sergio Almeida (MID)
6
9. Artur Carvalho (ATT)
6
10. Klas Osmanowski (ATT)
6
11. Petros Sarakis (ATT)
6
12. Harald Van De Hor (MID)
0
13. Kai Helmer (DEF)
5
14. Leevi Gadd (GK)
6