Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 13,627 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
2.36
0-0Ricardo Valdano kicks a strong pass forward to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.51
Chris Youds hits a low pass to Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.45
0-0Edward Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Diego Orsi is offside!
26.16
Antonio Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Paul Van Ede who brings the ball under control. Jean-Paul Van Ede cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Jean-Paul Van Ede provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
28.08
Oscar Gutierrez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede passes the ball forward to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Orsi but the linesman indicates offside!
34.06
0-0Natale Lavecchia makes a probing pass to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell plays a sublime one-two with Paolo Fletcher and races in on goal... Some silky footwork from Dominic Liddell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Adam Dixon.
44.11
0-0Edward Atherton knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano passes the ball forward to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Marco Tomacic. Excellent save.
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Antonio Quaresma plays the ball forward to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Derby County kick off!
48.46
Lomano Fletcher passes the ball forward to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi surges forward with the ball. Diego Orsi advances inside the box! Diego Orsi strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Marco Tomacic manages to gather it.
54.24
Chris Youds decides to run forward with the ball. Chris Youds knocks the ball to his team mate, Dominic Liddell. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dominic Liddell provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a lousy effort!
55.42
Rio Cort darts forward. Rio Cort shoots from 20 yards but somehow Danny Defoe manages to keep it out.
60.41
0-0Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Henry Myers replacing Jean-Paul Van Ede, Ensio Taulerus replacing Edward Atherton and Tommy Elliott replacing Diego Orsi .
67.10
0-0Chris Youds clumsily knocks into Tommy Elliott. Chris Youds is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Elliott stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.41
Natale Lavecchia threads the ball through to Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Mcinnes but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.22
Ricardo Valdano threads the ball through to Tommy Elliott. Tommy Elliott whips in a cross ball towards Henry Myers. Henry Myers is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.56
0-0Ricardo Valdano takes it forward alone. Ricardo Valdano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Natale Lavecchia.
77.22
0-1Natale Lavecchia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell whips in a cross ball towards Warren Ball. Warren Ball flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.54
Guilherme Gomes makes an attacking run forward. Guilherme Gomes shoots from long range. Danny Defoe easily gets down and covers it.
89.42
0-1Leeds United are keeping most of the possession.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Warren Ball 77 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
7
2. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
7
4. Adam Dixon (DEF)
7
5. John Shaw (DEF)
6
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
7
7. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
8
8. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
8
9. Edward Atherton (MID)
6
10. Pierre Tapella (ATT)
7
11. Diego Orsi (ATT)
8
12. Henry Myers (ATT)
6
13. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
14. Tommy Elliott (GK)
6
1. Marco Tomacic (GK)
7
2. Chris Youds (DEF)
7
3. Titus Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Colin Campbell (DEF)
6
5. Natale Lavecchia (MID)
7
6. Warren Ball (MID)
9
7. Rio Cort (MID)
7
8. Guilherme Gomes (MID)
7
9. Paolo Fletcher (ATT)
6
10. Matt Mcinnes (ATT)
6
11. Dominic Liddell (ATT)
7
12. Sylvain Dryden (ATT)
0
13. Lee Bridge (GK)
0
14. Tonci Seric (ATT)
0