Match Report
| Leeds United | Leeds United |  |  | Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | |||||||||||||||||
| Stuart Joachim | S. Joachim |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 | | Sol Sherwood | S. Sherwood | |||||||||
| Jason Howey | J. Howey | | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 42 | | Glynn Monk | G. Monk | |||||||||
| Benedetto Fabbri | B. Fabbri |  | 53 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Gavin Mckinlay | G. Mckinlay | |||||||||
| Eoin Kirkland | E. Kirkland | | 45 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 41 | | Kemal Dyer | K. Dyer | ||||||||
| Paul Proctor | P. Proctor | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 65 | | Callum Meiklejohn | C. Meiklejohn | |||||||||
| Nigel Goldberg | N. Goldberg | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Brian Laycock | B. Laycock | |||||||||
| Sylvain Bellamy | S. Bellamy | | 55 | M | | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Matt Mann | M. Mann | ||||||||
| Bill Jess | B. Jess | | 52 | M | | 8 | | M | 67 |  | Alfredo Vazquez | A. Vazquez | |||||||||
| Danny Gerrard | D. Gerrard | | 54 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 | | Robert Walker | R. Walker | |||||||||
| Jonathan Walsh | J. Walsh | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 64 | | Dave Pearce | D. Pearce | |||||||||
| David Coppinger | D. Coppinger | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Simon Lumsdon | S. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| John Pallister | J. Pallister | | 48 | G | | 12 | | D | 54 | | Billy Henry | B. Henry | |||||||||
| Lomano Marshall | L. Marshall | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 45 | | Alfred Merson | A. Merson | |||||||||
| Jason Bastin | J. Bastin | | 46 | G | | 14 | | A | 48 | | Tony Hapgood | T. Hapgood | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Grimsby Town. A crowd of 4,811 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Grimsby Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Merson.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off!
6.19
0-0Callum Meiklejohn hits a low pass to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dave Pearce is offside!
9.42
0-0Sylvain Bellamy hacks Simon Lumsdon from behind! Sylvain Bellamy is warned by the referee! Simon Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.21
0-0Robert Walker knocks the ball forward to Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.06
Bill Jess flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Goldberg who takes it down. Nigel Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Walsh controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Walsh knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.09
0-0Jason Howey plays the ball forward to Nigel Goldberg. Nigel Goldberg makes a probing pass to David Coppinger. David Coppinger finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
21.24
0-0Glynn Monk knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Vazquez. Alfredo Vazquez chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker. Robert Walker whips in a cross ball towards Simon Lumsdon. With a superhuman jump, Simon Lumsdon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The shot is on target but blocked by Jason Howey. That should have been a goal!
22.24
0-0Kemal Dyer plays the ball forward to Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce plays the ball forward to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Joachim comfortably smothers it!
27.23
Alfredo Vazquez takes a long throw-in. Dave Pearce plays the ball forward to Alfredo Vazquez. Alfredo Vazquez shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
28.23
Glynn Monk surges forward with the ball. Glynn Monk flicks a high pass forward to Simon Lumsdon who brings the ball under control. Simon Lumsdon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.44
0-1Kemal Dyer makes a probing pass to Matt Mann. Matt Mann flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Vazquez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Vazquez shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
34.09
0-1Nigel Goldberg barges into Matt Mann. The referee calls over Nigel Goldberg and shows him a yellow card! Matt Mann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.45
Glynn Monk hits a low pass to Matt Mann. Matt Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker. Robert Walker whips in a cross ball towards Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
39.13
Bill Jess catches Glynn Monk on the ankles. Bill Jess is shown the yellow card! Glynn Monk stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.45
Simon Lumsdon flicks a high pass forward to Brian Laycock who brings the ball under control. Brian Laycock knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Pearce. Dave Pearce makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Paul Proctor.
43.59
0-1Callum Meiklejohn takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Dave Pearce rockets a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
With vision, Benedetto Fabbri plays the ball forward to David Coppinger. David Coppinger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Walsh. Jonathan Walsh shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
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. Grimsby Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town get the second half underway!
47.27
Kemal Dyer hits a low pass to Gavin Mckinlay. Gavin Mckinlay hits a low pass to Callum Meiklejohn. Callum Meiklejohn whips in a cross ball towards Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Joachim!
49.31
David Coppinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Walsh. Jonathan Walsh lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Goldberg. Nigel Goldberg heads the ball goalwards. Nigel Goldberg scores for Leeds United!!
53.23
Gavin Mckinlay flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker but the linesman indicates offside!
54.56
Sylvain Bellamy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Gerrard. Danny Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards David Coppinger. David Coppinger directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.23
Kemal Dyer makes a probing pass to Matt Mann. Matt Mann makes a probing pass to Brian Laycock. Brian Laycock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.27
1-1Grimsby Town are dictating the run of play here today.
60.20
1-1Grimsby Town have made a substitution with Alfred Merson replacing Brian Laycock .
69.46
Alfredo Vazquez darts forward. Alfredo Vazquez knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mann. Matt Mann is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
71.19
Alfred Merson kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.52
Nigel Goldberg kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Gerrard. Danny Gerrard shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Danny Gerrard!
77.48
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with John Pallister replacing Bill Jess and Lomano Marshall replacing Jason Howey .
78.49
John Pallister decides to run forward with the ball. John Pallister flicks a high ball forward to Danny Gerrard who takes it down. Danny Gerrard shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
79.37
Matt Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Walker. Robert Walker controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dave Pearce through on goal. Dave Pearce takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.06
Eoin Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sylvain Bellamy. Sylvain Bellamy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Gerrard. Danny Gerrard shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.50
Benedetto Fabbri sees a break and surges forward. Benedetto Fabbri advances with the ball. Benedetto Fabbri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Walsh but the linesman indicates offside!
87.41
David Coppinger knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Walsh. Jonathan Walsh shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Alfred Merson laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Lumsdon. Simon Lumsdon rushes past Lomano Marshall! Simon Lumsdon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stuart Joachim (GK)
7
2. Jason Howey (DEF)
6
3. Benedetto Fabbri (DEF)
7
4. Eoin Kirkland (DEF)
6
5. Paul Proctor (DEF)
6
6. Nigel Goldberg (MID)
9
7. Sylvain Bellamy (MID)
6
8. Bill Jess (MID)
5
9. Danny Gerrard (ATT)
8
10. Jonathan Walsh (ATT)
7
11. David Coppinger (ATT)
6
12. John Pallister (GK)
6
13. Lomano Marshall (MID)
6
14. Jason Bastin (GK)
0
1. Sol Sherwood (GK)
6
2. Glynn Monk (DEF)
8
3. Gavin Mckinlay (DEF)
7
4. Kemal Dyer (DEF)
7
5. Callum Meiklejohn (MID)
6
6. Brian Laycock (MID)
7
7. Matt Mann (MID)
8
8. Alfredo Vazquez (MID)
9
9. Robert Walker (ATT)
7
10. Dave Pearce (ATT)
6
11. Simon Lumsdon (ATT)
7
12. Billy Henry (DEF)
0
13. Alfred Merson (MID)
6
14. Tony Hapgood (ATT)
0