Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dryden.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Dryden.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the match underway!
6.39
0-0Cory Diaz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory runs straight at the defence! Jaime Sullivan comes in with a late challenge on Alec McGrory. Penalty not given!!
8.10
0-0Showing composure, Dave Greaves laces a through ball forward to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez knocks in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
9.19
0-0Rafael Of Hesselink clumsily knocks into Dave Greaves. Rafael Of Hesselink is given a warning by the referee! Dave Greaves carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.46
0-0Isaiah Byrne makes an attacking run forward. Isaiah Byrne passes the ball forward to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
12.27
Cory Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leeds United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
18.37
Rafael Of Hesselink runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Of Hesselink cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Rafael Of Hesselink provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but Yves-A. Dufresnes reads it well. Excellent keeping!
21.49
Felipe Díaz flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Bresciano controls it well on his chest. Jermaine Bresciano skips past Moritz Zimmermann! Jermaine Bresciano tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Florian Krüger manages to gather it.
22.02
Tomislav Prosinecki hits a low pass to Rafael Of Hesselink. With wonderful imagination, Rafael Of Hesselink laces a through ball forward to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory edges inside the box! Alec McGrory tries a spectacular strike. Solid save from Yves-A. Dufresnes.
28.38
0-0With imagination, Dave Greaves laces a weighted ball forward to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano passes the ball forward but Eugenio Jimenez is offside!
39.53
Vladimir Gallo laces a weighted ball forward to Jermaine Bresciano. Jermaine Bresciano lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
44.41
0-1Gustavo Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Díaz. Felipe Díaz threads the ball through to Eugenio Jimenez. Eugenio Jimenez lofts in a cross ball towards Joaquín Pacheco. Joaquín Pacheco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Florian Krüger had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
47.19
Vladimir Gallo flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Jimenez controls it well on his chest. Eugenio Jimenez passes the ball forward but Jermaine Bresciano is offside!
53.33
Rafael Of Hesselink sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Of Hesselink plays a quick one-two with Jakob Gravesen and rushes in on goal... Rafael Of Hesselink shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.40
Rafael Of Hesselink chips the ball to his team mate, Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory edges inside the box! Alec McGrory cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.09
0-1Leeds United have made a substitution with Dave Prior replacing Roberto Marquitos .
61.13
Vladimir Gallo flicks a high pass forward to Joaquín Pacheco who brings the ball under control. Joaquín Pacheco shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.02
Moritz Zimmermann flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Byrne comfortably collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Isaiah Byrne stretches the opposition's defence. Isaiah Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Jakob Gravesen. Jakob Gravesen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.08
Michael Hakansson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vladimir Gallo. These two players are working well together. Vladimir Gallo changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Vladimir Gallo shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
67.05
0-1Cory Diaz clumsily knocks into Dave Greaves. Cory Diaz is shown the yellow card! Dave Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.51
Isaiah Byrne plays the ball forward to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
77.10
Leeds United have made a substitution with Cosimo Tacchini replacing Tobías Artime .
78.17
0-1Tomislav Prosinecki threads a neat ball through to Cory Diaz. Cory Diaz flicks a high ball forward to Jakob Gravesen who takes it down. Jakob Gravesen plays a one-two with Alec McGrory and rushes in on goal... Jakob Gravesen shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Gustavo Santos's outstretched leg.
85.05
Tomislav Prosinecki kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Of Hesselink. Rafael Of Hesselink threads a neat ball through to Alec McGrory. Alec McGrory tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Joaquín Pacheco of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Florian Krüger (GK)
7
2. Juro Nakajima (DEF)
6
3. Moritz Zimmermann (DEF)
6
4. Tomislav Prosinecki (DEF)
7
5. Roberto Marquitos (DEF)
6
6. Rafael Of Hesselink (MID)
8
7. Cory Diaz (MID)
7
8. Isaiah Byrne (MID)
8
9. Jakob Gravesen (MID)
6
10. Alec McGrory (ATT)
8
11. Tobías Artime (ATT)
6
12. Cosimo Tacchini (MID)
6
13. Gerard Wau (MID)
0
14. Dave Prior (DEF)
6
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
7
2. Michael Hakansson (DEF)
6
3. Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
6
4. Gustavo Santos (DEF)
7
5. P. Gilberto Fanesi (MID)
6
6. Felipe Díaz (MID)
6
7. Dave Greaves (MID)
6
8. Vladimir Gallo (MID)
7
9. Eugenio Jimenez (ATT)
7
10. Joaquín Pacheco (ATT)
9
11. Jermaine Bresciano (ATT)
7
12. Meziane Bencherif (DEF)
0
13. Bakary Bah (MID)
0
14. Ian Galli (ATT)
0