Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 11,640 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Young.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the match!
2.14
0-0With great vision, Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
3.50
Norman Lua-Lua knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
9.41
Edward Atherton hits a low pass to Henry Myers. Henry Myers lofts in a cross ball towards John Hopkin. John Hopkin connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
10.14
0-1Albert Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Arthur Jackson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.43
0-1Simon Bierhoff hacks Paul Adriano from behind! Simon Bierhoff is shown the yellow card! Paul Adriano runs off the knock.
18.36
Teddy Fabiano makes a simple pass to Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
21.15
John Shaw knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Henry Myers provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.09
Ricardo Valdano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
28.57
Norman Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde whips in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
34.13
0-1Simon Bierhoff hits a low pass to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano sees a break and surges forward. Ricardo Valdano knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
36.51
Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Paul Van Ede who brings the ball under control. Jean-Paul Van Ede makes a simple pass to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
39.09
0-1Wayne Huckerby clumsily knocks into Ricardo Valdano. The referee calls over Wayne Huckerby and warns him to calm down! Ricardo Valdano stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.03
Max Upson advances with the ball. Max Upson whips in a cross ball towards Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
45.00
1-1Simon Bierhoff pushes mid-way up the pitch. Simon Bierhoff controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Hopkin. John Hopkin rushes past Liam Edwards! John Hopkin shoots from just inside the box but Jose Serrano is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United have changed their lineup with Nuno Fernandes replacing Edward Atherton and Stan Mercer replacing John Hopkin. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
47.08
1-1Teddy Fabiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Adriano. Paul Adriano knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Meyde but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.39
1-1Leeds United have made a substitution with Juan Bautista Paz replacing Dominic Liddell .
65.53
Albert Lozano sees space and advances. Albert Lozano changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Albert Lozano deftly passes the ball to Paul Adriano, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Paul Adriano provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Arthur Jackson manages to keep it out.
67.52
Ricardo Valdano flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Fernandes easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Fernandes makes a probing pass between the defence to Juan Bautista Paz. Juan Bautista Paz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.38
Henry Myers passes the ball forward to Stan Mercer. Stan Mercer shoots from 25 yards. Jose Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
73.25
Scott Sherwood barges into Ronnie Van Der Meyde. The referee calls over Scott Sherwood and warns him to calm down! Ronnie Van Der Meyde hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.50
Nuno Fernandes plays the ball forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.08
Ricardo Valdano makes a probing pass to Stan Mercer. Stan Mercer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
83.39
2-1Henry Myers makes a beautiful solo run. Henry Myers lofts in a cross ball towards Stan Mercer. Stan Mercer heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but Liam Edwards blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
84.36
Juan Bautista Paz receives the ball from a throw-in from Simon Bierhoff. Juan Bautista Paz chips the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes puts a great ball through. Juan Bautista Paz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.42
John Shaw passes the ball forward to Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Mercer. Stan Mercer flicks the ball to his team mate, Nuno Fernandes. Nuno Fernandes shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Albert Lozano of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Arthur Jackson (GK)
6
2. Simon Bierhoff (DEF)
6
3. Scott Sherwood (DEF)
6
4. John Shaw (DEF)
6
5. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
9
6. Max Upson (MID)
7
7. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
7
8. Edward Atherton (MID)
6
9. John Hopkin (ATT)
6
10. Henry Myers (ATT)
8
11. Dominic Liddell (ATT)
8
12. Juan Bautista Paz (ATT)
6
13. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
6
14. Stan Mercer (ATT)
7
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
7
2. Cosimo Domizzi (DEF)
6
3. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
4. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
5. Duarte Costa (DEF)
6
6. Albert Lozano (MID)
9
7. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
8. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
7
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
10. Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT)
6
11. Paul Adriano (ATT)
6
12. Stephen Hutchison (MID)
0
13. Leon Rahn (MID)
0
14. Agustín Miranda (ATT)
0