Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 12,306 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City 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 Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off the first half!
6.01
0-0Lomano Fletcher sees Antonio Quaresma in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Quaresma makes a simple pass to Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
9.07
0-0John Shaw threads a neat ball through to Henry Myers. Henry Myers plays a one-two with Ensio Taulerus and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Henry Myers provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Bruno Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
15.38
Antonio Quaresma threads the ball through to Henry Myers. Henry Myers whips in a cross ball towards Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Bruno Varela manages to gather it comfortably.
16.45
0-1Mohamed Belloso makes a probing pass to Jose Nieto. Jose Nieto flicks a high pass forward to Melchior Westerveld who brings the ball under control. Melchior Westerveld whips in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.08
Jose Nieto flicks a high pass forward. Alex Sommeil collects the pass. Alex Sommeil shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
27.55
Antonio Quaresma hits a low pass to Henry Myers. Henry Myers makes a defence splitting pass to Edward Atherton. Edward Atherton takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.13
Ensio Taulerus makes an attacking run forward. Ensio Taulerus controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
36.23
Mohamed Belloso threads a neat ball through to Daniel Marcelino. Daniel Marcelino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Danny Defoe is on top of it.
39.16
Lomano Fletcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma advances with the ball. Antonio Quaresma shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
40.18
Mohamed Belloso threads a neat ball through to Jose Nieto. Jose Nieto sees a break and surges forward. Jose Nieto plays a one-two with Melchior Westerveld and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Jose Nieto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
0-2Jean-Sebastien Sarr clumsily knocks into John Shaw. The referee brings Jean-Sebastien Sarr to one side and gives him a warning! John Shaw carries on, but is struggling a bit.
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. Leicester City 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
Leicester City kick off the second half!
47.32
0-2Adam Dixon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Diego Orsi. Diego Orsi flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Antonio Quaresma puts a great ball through. Diego Orsi runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.09
Fernando Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Sarr holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jean-Sebastien Sarr chips the ball to his team mate, Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld whips in a cross ball towards Jose Nieto. Jose Nieto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
53.31
Jose Nieto threads the ball through to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr plays a one-two with Jose Nieto and advances towards the goal... Jean-Sebastien Sarr shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
60.52
0-2Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Ricardo Valdano replacing Jean-Paul Van Ede, Nuno Fernandes replacing Edward Atherton and Jacques Casanova replacing Diego Orsi .
61.61
0-2Magnus Johansson barges into Alex Sommeil. The referee calls over Magnus Johansson and shows him a yellow card! Alex Sommeil runs off the knock.
66.32
0-2Jean-Sebastien Sarr knocks the ball forward to Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Fletcher.
67.26
Antonio Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Myers. Henry Myers whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano makes a convincing header. Bruno Varela picks it out of the air!
71.00
Daniel Marcelino hacks Adam Dixon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Dixon runs off the knock.
73.31
John Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Fletcher. Lomano Fletcher makes a simple pass to Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.31
Daniel Marcelino decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Marcelino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
83.22
1-2Ensio Taulerus plays the ball forward to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma plays a quick one-two with Jacques Casanova and rushes in on goal... Fernando Quaresma hacks Antonio Quaresma from behind! Antonio Quaresma appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
84.43
With some swift thinking, Mohamed Belloso plays the ball forward to Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil threads the ball through to Jose Nieto. Jose Nieto lofts in a cross ball towards Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.12
Mohamed Belloso comes in with a late challenge on Jacques Casanova. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jacques Casanova stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates 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 Melchior Westerveld of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
7
2. John Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
7
5. Magnus Johansson (DEF)
5
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
7
8. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
7
9. Edward Atherton (MID)
6
10. Henry Myers (ATT)
7
11. Diego Orsi (ATT)
6
12. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6
13. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
6
14. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
7
1. Bruno Varela (GK)
7
2. Mohamed Belloso (DEF)
6
3. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. Alex Sommeil (MID)
8
6. Daniel Marcelino (MID)
6
7. Jose Nieto (MID)
8
8. Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID)
6
9. Melchior Westerveld (ATT)
9
10. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
8
11. Filipe Moreira (ATT)
6
12. Steven Rowett (ATT)
0
13. Kevin Overath (DEF)
0
14. Craig Hapgood (DEF)
0