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 Middlesbrough. A crowd of 10,849 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the match underway!
2.15
0-0Lomano Fletcher sees space and advances. Lomano Fletcher hits a low pass to Henry Myers. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.05
0-0Antonio Quaresma makes a probing pass to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus plays a scrappy one-two with Antonio Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Ensio Taulerus tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Kwame de Vos.
15.58
0-0Ensio Taulerus chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Myers. Henry Myers threads a neat ball through to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Andy Campbell effortlessly smothers it!
16.04
0-0With a delightful solo run, Antonio Quaresma stretches the opposition's defence. Antonio Quaresma knocks the ball forward, putting Ensio Taulerus through on goal. Ensio Taulerus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.43
Isaiah Richards makes a simple pass to Liam Mills. Liam Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Defoe gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
20.47
Liam Mills kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift whips in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Danny Defoe manages to gather it comfortably.
24.08
Gavin Swift flicks a high ball forward to Marcus Bishop who takes it down. Marcus Bishop passes the ball forward to Yannick Brouard. Some awkward footwork from Yannick Brouard provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
27.50
0-0Henry Myers comes in with a late challenge on Kwame de Vos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kwame de Vos stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.44
Mark Salmon flicks a high pass forward to Marcus Bishop who brings the ball under control. Marcus Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Fletcher.
33.27
Adam Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Myers. Henry Myers flicks a high ball forward to Pierre Tapella who takes it down. Pierre Tapella plays a one-two with Antonio Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Pierre Tapella comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It curls slightly but Andy Campbell manages to gather it.
34.58
Gavin Swift deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Sinclair. Brian Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Swift. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Swift connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Danny Defoe reads it well. Nice keeping!
36.55
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.26
Liam Mills runs straight at the opposition's defence. Liam Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Defoe who gathers it comfortably.
42.49
Antonio Quaresma barges into Mark Salmon. Antonio Quaresma is shown the yellow card! Mark Salmon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.44
1-0Henry Myers kicks a strong pass forward to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Myers. Henry Myers powers a header at goal. Henry Myers scores for Leeds United!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Middlesbrough kick off!
47.13
Reginald Rascle deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon lofts in a cross ball towards Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.46
Kwame de Vos takes a short throw-in bringing Juan-Carlos Santos into play. Juan-Carlos Santos knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Salmon. Mark Salmon advances with the ball. Mark Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop powers a header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
55.07
Edward Atherton plays the ball forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.25
1-0Middlesbrough have made a substitution with Isaiah Tolley replacing Isaiah Richards .
61.29
Jean-Paul Van Ede barges into Kwame de Vos. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kwame de Vos stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.02
Adam Dixon hits a low pass to Edward Atherton. With great vision, Edward Atherton plays the ball forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Campbell who gathers it comfortably.
75.56
Liam Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Swift. Gavin Swift controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
81.58
Yannick Brouard kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop shoots from 20 yards but somehow Danny Defoe manages to keep it out.
89.44
Henry Myers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus connects with a diving header but somehow Isaiah Tolley happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
Gavin Swift sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Reginald Rascle. Reginald Rascle whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Bishop. Marcus Bishop finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
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
| Henry Myers 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
9
2. John Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
7
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
5
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
8. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
6
9. Edward Atherton (MID)
6
10. Pierre Tapella (ATT)
8
11. Henry Myers (ATT)
8
12. Diego Orsi (ATT)
0
13. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
0
14. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
0
1. Andy Campbell (GK)
6
2. Juan-Carlos Santos (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Richards (DEF)
6
4. Kwame de Vos (DEF)
6
5. Mark Salmon (MID)
7
6. Liam Mills (MID)
7
7. Gavin Swift (MID)
8
8. Yannick Brouard (MID)
6
9. Brian Sinclair (ATT)
6
10. Marcus Bishop (ATT)
6
11. Reginald Rascle (ATT)
6
12. Isaiah Tolley (DEF)
6
13. Sol Thomson (MID)
0
14. Rodolfo Soviero (ATT)
0