Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play Leeds United in this friendly game. A crowd of 8,776 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in good condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
2.26
Dean Thatcher makes a simple pass to Peter Weir. Peter Weir lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
6.32
Ensio Taulerus kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Atherton. Edward Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Henry Myers. Henry Myers connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
9.23
Ensio Taulerus flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Edward Atherton. Edward Atherton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kubilay Özalan with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
12.22
Oscar Gutierrez flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Paul Van Ede collects the pass. Jean-Paul Van Ede makes a simple pass to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi makes a defence splitting pass to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
14.47
Oscar Gutierrez clumsily knocks into David Adams. Oscar Gutierrez is shown the yellow card! David Adams gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.27
Edward Atherton advances with the ball. Edward Atherton shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Kubilay Özalan.
19.10
It's a corner kick. Oscar Gutierrez loops the ball in to towards the near post. Lomano Fletcher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
20.18
Dean Thatcher threads a neat ball through to Peter Weir. Peter Weir controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
21.01
Edward Atherton makes a simple pass to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma knocks the ball to his team mate, Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Kubilay Özalan.
24.25
Ensio Taulerus threads a neat ball through to Edward Atherton. Edward Atherton makes a defence splitting pass to Henry Myers. Henry Myers shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Kubilay Özalan manages to keep it out.
26.09
Dean Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos whips in a cross ball towards Andy Harley. Andy Harley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
28.42
Oscar Gutierrez sees space and advances. Oscar Gutierrez flicks the ball to his team mate, Henry Myers. Henry Myers finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
30.47
Peter Weir catches Edward Atherton on the ankles. The referee warns Peter Weir to calm down! Edward Atherton runs off the knock.
32.27
Eirik Soltvedt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Scholes. Fredrik Scholes makes a simple pass to David Adams. David Adams cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from David Adams provides some space. He shoots at goal. Danny Defoe gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
40.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Eirik Soltvedt plays the ball forward to David Adams. David Adams makes an attacking run forward. David Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.50
Mario Samson pushes up the pitch. Mario Samson takes it forward alone. Mario Samson shoots from 25 yards but Danny Defoe reads it well. Great keeping!
45.00
Dietmar Gleisenstein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Millwall start the second half!
49.58
Dietmar Gleisenstein makes a simple pass to Andy Harley. Andy Harley threads a neat ball through to David Adams. David Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Weir. Peter Weir connects with a diving header. It's there!! Danny Defoe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
53.34
Mario Samson catches Lomano Fletcher on the ankles. The referee brings Mario Samson to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.09
Ensio Taulerus barges into Quim Ramos. Ensio Taulerus is shown the yellow card! Quim Ramos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Dean Thatcher plays the ball forward to Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.27
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Hauke Matthäus replacing Quim Ramos and Edgar Nunes replacing David Adams .Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Ricardo Valdano replacing Jean-Paul Van Ede, Nuno Fernandes replacing Edward Atherton and Jacques Casanova replacing Diego Orsi .
65.43
Dietmar Gleisenstein hits a low pass to Eirik Soltvedt. Eirik Soltvedt flicks a high ball forward to Edgar Nunes who takes it down. Edgar Nunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.36
Fredrik Scholes sees Peter Weir in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Weir tries a spectacular long range effort. What a cracker!! Danny Defoe had no chance!! Goal for Millwall!
77.34
Millwall have made a substitution with Matteo Materazzi replacing Oliver Dittrich .
79.48
Nuno Fernandes catches Andy Harley on the ankles. Nuno Fernandes is shown the yellow card! Andy Harley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.22
Antonio Quaresma threads a neat ball through to Henry Myers. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kubilay Özalan who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Antonio Quaresma catches Dean Thatcher on the ankles. Antonio Quaresma is warned by the referee! Dean Thatcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andy Harley 2 Peter Weir 50, 72 | Edward Atherton 9 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Kubilay Özalan (GK)
7
2. Dietmar Gleisenstein (DEF)
6
3. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
4. Oliver Dittrich (DEF)
6
5. Fredrik Scholes (MID)
6
6. Mario Samson (MID)
6
7. Dean Thatcher (MID)
7
8. Quim Ramos (MID)
6
9. Peter Weir (ATT)
9
10. Andy Harley (ATT)
7
11. David Adams (ATT)
7
12. Matteo Materazzi (DEF)
6
13. Hauke Matthäus (MID)
6
14. Edgar Nunes (ATT)
6
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
7
2. John Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
6
5. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
6
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
8. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
7
9. Edward Atherton (MID)
8
10. Henry Myers (ATT)
6
11. Diego Orsi (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6
13. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
5
14. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
6















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