Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 18,656 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Standing.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Standing.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.08
0-0Rafael Of Hesselink knocks the ball forward to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
8.50
0-0Nicolas Menendez catches Jakob Gravesen on the ankles. The referee calls over Nicolas Menendez and shows him a yellow card! Jakob Gravesen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.45
0-0Nick Powell flicks a high ball forward to Greg Cort who takes it down. Greg Cort knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.37
1-0Rafael Of Hesselink flicks a high pass forward. Tobías Artime controls it well on his chest. Tobías Artime cuts inside the box! Tobías Artime takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
28.27
1-0Nicolas Menendez threads the ball through to Atam Timmer. Atam Timmer knocks the ball forward to Greg Cort. Greg Cort tries a spectacular long range effort but Florian Krüger reads it well. Good save!
30.39
Alfred Howey comes in with a late challenge on Jamal Van Der Laan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jamal Van Der Laan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.11
Tobías Artime clumsily knocks into Nicolas Menendez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Menendez stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.02
1-0Isaiah Byrne sees Tobías Artime in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tobías Artime makes a probing pass to Jakob Gravesen but he's offside!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Tottenham Hotspur players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
48.08
Nick Powell knocks the ball forward to Greg Cort. Greg Cort whips in a cross ball towards Andy Pearce. Andy Pearce makes a looping header on goal. Florian Krüger picks it out of the air!
49.55
Cosimo Tacchini flicks a high pass forward to Jakob Gravesen who brings the ball under control. Jakob Gravesen cuts inside the box! Jakob Gravesen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
51.22
Isaiah Byrne flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Gravesen makes a probing pass between the defence to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
59.57
Cosimo Tacchini knocks the ball to his team mate, Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.43
2-0Leeds United have made a substitution with Moritz Zimmermann replacing Tomislav Prosinecki .Tottenham Hotspur have made 2 substitutions with Nicky Bailey replacing Tommy Potts and Andy Matthews replacing Andy Pearce .
61.47
Neil Souness flicks a high pass forward. Andy Matthews collects the pass. Andy Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Krüger who gathers it comfortably.
66.47
Nicky Bailey sees Greg Cort in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Cort whips in a cross ball towards Sven Höfer. With a superhuman jump, Sven Höfer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Florian Krüger manages to gather it effortlessly.
69.17
Rafael Of Hesselink flicks a high ball forward to Jamal Van Der Laan who takes it down. Jamal Van Der Laan threads the ball through into the box. Jakob Gravesen takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.49
Nicky Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Cort. Greg Cort knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Florian Krüger who gathers it comfortably.
72.58
Nick Powell plays the ball forward to Greg Cort. Greg Cort whips in a cross ball towards Sven Höfer. Sven Höfer directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
73.16
Juro Nakajima plays the ball forward to Cosimo Tacchini. Cosimo Tacchini flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Gravesen who takes it down. Jakob Gravesen shoots from outside the area. Tony Bellamy gets down and covers it.
77.04
Leeds United have made a substitution with Edmundo Soler replacing Juro Nakajima .
87.42
Lari Matinpoika knocks the ball forward to Rafael Of Hesselink. Rafael Of Hesselink flicks a high pass forward. Jamal Van Der Laan controls it well on his chest. Jamal Van Der Laan plays a one-two with Tobías Artime and rushes in on goal... Jamal Van Der Laan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
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
| Tobías Artime 22, 51 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Florian Krüger (GK)
7
2. Juro Nakajima (DEF)
6
3. Lari Matinpoika (DEF)
6
4. Tomislav Prosinecki (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Marquitos (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Of Hesselink (MID)
7
7. Isaiah Byrne (MID)
7
8. Cosimo Tacchini (MID)
6
9. Jakob Gravesen (MID)
7
10. Tobías Artime (ATT)
9
11. Jamal Van Der Laan (ATT)
6
12. Edmundo Soler (DEF)
6
13. Moritz Zimmermann (DEF)
6
14. Samuel Nunes (ATT)
0
1. Tony Bellamy (GK)
6
2. Emmanuel Belmadi (DEF)
6
3. Nicolas Menendez (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Howey (DEF)
5
5. Atam Timmer (MID)
6
6. Neil Souness (MID)
6
7. Tommy Potts (MID)
6
8. Nick Powell (MID)
6
9. Greg Cort (ATT)
6
10. Sven Höfer (ATT)
6
11. Andy Pearce (ATT)
6
12. Nicky Bailey (MID)
6
13. Andy Matthews (DEF)
6
14. Brian Hitchcock (DEF)
0