Match Report
| Leeds United | Leeds United |  |  | Coventry City | Coventry City | ||||||||||||||||
| James Humphrey | James Humphrey | manager | Si Williams | Si Williams | |||||||||||||||||
| Dale Eadie | D. Eadie |  | 39 | D |  | 1 | | G | 64 | | Stan Scholes | S. Scholes | |||||||||
| Stuart Smith | S. Smith | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 |  | Mario Van Vliet | M. Van Vliet | |||||||||
| Tommy Thomson | T. Thomson | | 38 | M | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Clive Blake | C. Blake | |||||||||
| Leon Ward | L. Ward | | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 52 | | Dean Bolton | D. Bolton | |||||||||
| Mansour Vencel | M. Vencel |  | 63 | M | | 5 | | D | 46 | | Nicholas Woodgate | N. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Daniel Viana | D. Viana |  | 73 | A | | 6 | |  | M | 42 | | Marco Gullit | M. Gullit | ||||||||
| Tonino Gattuso | T. Gattuso |  | 61 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Chris Davies | C. Davies | |||||||||
| James Jackson | J. Jackson | | 67 | M | | 8 | | A | 42 | | Glynn Cole | G. Cole | |||||||||
| Trevor Mckay | T. Mckay | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 37 | | Anthony Palmer | A. Palmer | |||||||||
| Seth Riza | S. Riza | | 39 | A | | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Jason Taylor | J. Taylor | ||||||||
| Gavin Davidson | G. Davidson |  | 63 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Seb Letizi | S. Letizi | |||||||||
| Alberto Gento | A. Gento |  | 67 | A | | 12 | | D | 52 | | Patrick Wright | P. Wright | |||||||||
| Pedro Lozano | P. Lozano | | 69 | M | | 13 | | M | 53 | | Vasco Semedo | V. Semedo | |||||||||
| Patrick Le Tissier | P. Le Tissier | | 66 | D | | 14 | | A | 50 | | Ledley Jacobs | L. Jacobs | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play Coventry City in this friendly game. A crowd of 7,331 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
2.07
0-0Chris Davies makes an attacking run forward. Chris Davies shoots from long range but Dale Eadie is on top of it.
4.48
0-0Trevor Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.57
Chris Davies controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Gullit. Marco Gullit knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Jackson.
9.06
0-0Seth Riza comes in with a late challenge on Clive Blake. The referee calls over Seth Riza and warns him to calm down! Clive Blake hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.59
Clive Blake decides to run forward with the ball. Clive Blake flicks a high pass forward to Glynn Cole who brings the ball under control. Glynn Cole knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Smith.
12.43
Leon Ward flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso threads a neat ball through to Seth Riza. Seth Riza whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso makes a looping header on goal. Stan Scholes comfortably picks it out of the air!
14.33
0-0Jason Taylor threads a neat ball through to Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
21.49
Tonino Gattuso makes a strong solo run forward. With a delightful solo run, Tonino Gattuso stretches the opposition's defence. Tonino Gattuso knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Mckay. Trevor Mckay connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.58
James Jackson runs straight at the opposition's defence. James Jackson knocks in a cross ball towards Seth Riza. Seth Riza makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
26.20
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Nicholas Woodgate picks a pass forward to Chris Davies. Chris Davies makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi puts a great ball through. Marco Gullit runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.15
1-0Tonino Gattuso flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Mckay. Trevor Mckay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.58
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.39
Tonino Gattuso makes a simple pass to Seth Riza. Seth Riza whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.17
Tonino Gattuso decides to run forward with the ball. Tonino Gattuso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Clive Blake.
44.21
1-0Seth Riza hacks Clive Blake from behind! Seth Riza is warned by the referee again! Clive Blake gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
49.32
Chris Davies makes a probing pass to Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Davies. Chris Davies knocks the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Dale Eadie had no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
53.51
Dean Bolton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dean Bolton shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
54.17
Tommy Thomson laces a through ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.36
Chris Davies flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Gullit. Marco Gullit plays a quick one-two with Glynn Cole and rushes in on goal... Marco Gullit rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.38
Marco Gullit flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
61.03
Clive Blake flicks a high pass forward. Jason Taylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Taylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.12
Marco Gullit makes a probing pass to Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
72.44
Dean Bolton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Davies. Chris Davies flicks a high pass forward. Seb Letizi collects the pass. Seb Letizi passes the ball forward to Chris Davies. Chris Davies looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Davies!
78.38
Tommy Thomson runs up as Stuart Smith takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Tommy Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Leon Ward who brings the ball under control. Leon Ward threads a neat ball through to Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Stan Scholes!
79.35
Tonino Gattuso barges into Seb Letizi. Tonino Gattuso is warned by the referee! Seb Letizi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
85.48
Seth Riza comes in with a late challenge on Mario Van Vliet. The referee brings Seth Riza to one side and gives him yet another warning! Mario Van Vliet hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.06
With great vision, Dean Bolton plays the ball forward to Chris Davies. Chris Davies flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Palmer who gracefully takes it down. Anthony Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Smith.
89.29
Tonino Gattuso sees Trevor Mckay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Mckay sees Seth Riza just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Seth Riza rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Dean Bolton makes a strong solo run forward. Dean Bolton flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Cole collects the pass. Glynn Cole knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Letizi. Seb Letizi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Solid save from Dale Eadie.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Trevor Mckay 30 | Chris Davies 49, 72 Marco Gullit 57 Anthony Palmer 63 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Dale Eadie (DEF)
6
2. Stuart Smith (DEF)
6
3. Tommy Thomson (MID)
6
4. Leon Ward (DEF)
6
5. Mansour Vencel (MID)
6
6. Daniel Viana (ATT)
6
7. Tonino Gattuso (MID)
7
8. James Jackson (MID)
6
9. Trevor Mckay (ATT)
7
10. Seth Riza (ATT)
5
11. Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
12. Alberto Gento (ATT)
0
13. Pedro Lozano (MID)
0
14. Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
0
1. Stan Scholes (GK)
6
2. Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
6
3. Clive Blake (DEF)
6
4. Dean Bolton (DEF)
7
5. Nicholas Woodgate (DEF)
6
6. Marco Gullit (MID)
7
7. Chris Davies (MID)
9
8. Glynn Cole (ATT)
6
9. Anthony Palmer (ATT)
7
10. Jason Taylor (ATT)
6
11. Seb Letizi (ATT)
6
12. Patrick Wright (DEF)
0
13. Vasco Semedo (MID)
0
14. Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
0