Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play Paços de Ferreira in this friendly game. A crowd of 18,869 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Paços de Ferreira appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.46
0-0Cristiano Ribeiro knocks the ball forward to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Knapp. With a superhuman jump, Uwe Knapp connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Florian Krüger manages to keep it out.
3.42
0-0Cosimo Tacchini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cosimo Tacchini whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
4.18
Anton Schumacher breaks forward. With a delightful solo run, Anton Schumacher stretches the opposition's defence. Anton Schumacher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Florian Krüger is on top of it.
10.50
0-0Cosimo Tacchini barges into Malte Thiele. The referee warns Cosimo Tacchini to calm down! Malte Thiele hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.48
Tim Terry hits a low pass to Malte Thiele. Malte Thiele knocks the ball forward to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.26
Cosimo Tacchini flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Nunes who brings the ball under control. Samuel Nunes shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Rody Meijer!
16.28
Rafael Of Hesselink makes a probing pass to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tobías Artime through on goal. Tobías Artime tries a spectacular strike. Rody Meijer comfortably gets down and covers it.
18.52
1-0Isaiah Byrne threads a neat ball through to Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes knocks in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen makes a deft header. Jakob Gravesen scores for Leeds United!!
22.28
Richard Mckinlay threads the ball through to Uwe Knapp. Uwe Knapp shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
24.25
Tim Terry flicks a high pass forward. Malte Thiele controls it well on his chest. Malte Thiele knocks the ball forward to Rui Soares. Rui Soares tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
27.17
Richard Mckinlay threads the ball through to Rui Soares. Rui Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.28
1-0Richard Mckinlay barges into Tomislav Prosinecki. Richard Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! Tomislav Prosinecki stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.46
1-0Isaiah Byrne runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Isaiah Byrne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.22
Isaiah Byrne sees Samuel Nunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Nunes shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.16
Cosimo Tacchini kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen flicks a high pass forward. Samuel Nunes controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Samuel Nunes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
36.57
Cristiano Ribeiro threads a neat ball through to Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Florian Krüger comfortably smothers it!
38.12
1-0Moritz Zimmermann makes a strong solo run forward. Moritz Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward to Samuel Nunes who brings the ball under control. Samuel Nunes knocks the ball forward to Tobías Artime but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
39.14
Juro Nakajima sees Rafael Of Hesselink in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Of Hesselink kicks a strong pass forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
40.07
Isaiah Byrne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Nunes. Samuel Nunes shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rody Meijer easily smothers it!
45.00
Showing composure, Moritz Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Isaiah Byrne. Isaiah Byrne surges forward with the ball. Isaiah Byrne makes a probing pass to Tobías Artime but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Paços de Ferreira also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Paços de Ferreira kicking off!
51.23
Cosimo Tacchini threads a neat ball through to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime whips in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
59.49
Cosimo Tacchini flicks a high pass forward. Jakob Gravesen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jakob Gravesen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tobías Artime but he's offside!
61.45
Cosimo Tacchini flicks a high pass forward to Tobías Artime who brings the ball under control. Tobías Artime sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Rody Meijer gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
66.48
Cristiano Ribeiro runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cristiano Ribeiro lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Rego. Manuel Rego makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
67.09
Rafael Of Hesselink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
75.16
Isaiah Byrne chips the ball to his team mate, Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tim Terry.
77.06
Seeing a gap ahead, Moritz Zimmermann plays the ball forward to Isaiah Byrne. Isaiah Byrne plays the ball forward to Tobías Artime. Tobías Artime sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
79.22
With imagination, Isaiah Byrne laces a through ball forward to Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Jakob Gravesen 19, 51 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Florian Krüger (GK)
7
2. Juro Nakajima (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Zimmermann (DEF)
7
4. Tomislav Prosinecki (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Marquitos (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Of Hesselink (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Byrne (MID)
8
8. Cosimo Tacchini (MID)
7
9. Tobías Artime (ATT)
7
10. Jakob Gravesen (MID)
9
11. Samuel Nunes (ATT)
7
12. Victor Hertog (MID)
0
13. Gerard Wau (MID)
0
14. Morris Oakes (MID)
0
1. Rody Meijer (GK)
8
2. Tim Terry (DEF)
6
3. Anton Schumacher (DEF)
7
4. John Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. James Croft (MID)
6
6. Malte Thiele (MID)
6
7. Richard Mckinlay (MID)
5
8. Cristiano Ribeiro (MID)
6
9. Uwe Knapp (ATT)
6
10. Rui Soares (ATT)
6
11. Manuel Rego (ATT)
6
12. Artur Quaresma (DEF)
0
13. Filipe Alfaro (MID)
0
14. Abraham Montano (ATT)
0