Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 10,457 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.


0.00
Leeds United get the match underway!
3.05
David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ball collects the pass. Tim Ball whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.41
With a delightful solo run, Wes Murrin stretches the opposition's defence. Wes Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
6.45
Linus Neudecker hacks Eduardo Guerrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eduardo Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.07
Gavin Wise takes it forward alone. Gavin Wise whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
15.10
Gavin Souness makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo who brings the ball under control. Vinicio E. Di Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.49
Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Wise controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Gavin Wise plays the ball forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Billy Rae. Excellent save.
20.45
Stephen Wise catches Gavin Wise on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Wise and warns him to calm down! Gavin Wise stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.24
Stephen Wise barges into Linus Neudecker. Stephen Wise is given another warning by the referee! Linus Neudecker runs off the knock.
22.46
Stephen Wise makes a probing pass to Tim Ball. Tim Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Wise but he's offside!
24.23
Stephen Wise threads a neat ball through to David Bridges. David Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira makes a convincing header. Linus Neudecker steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
27.14
Gavin Wise sees Gabriel Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gabriel Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
28.19
Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Wise controls it well on his chest. With imagination, Gavin Wise plays the ball forward to Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.52
Seeing Gavin Souness's attacking run, Linus Neudecker quickly throws the ball into his path. Gavin Souness flicks a high pass forward. Wes Murrin controls it well on his chest. Wes Murrin flicks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. AFC Wimbledon are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
39.02
Wes Murrin makes a simple pass to Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Graham Wilcox advances with the ball. Graham Wilcox shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Carl Seaman replacing Linus Neudecker and Marcus Richards replacing Gavin Wise. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with AFC Wimbledon kicking off!
51.04
Stephen Wise flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Burgess who brings the ball under control. Harvey Burgess puts a great ball through. Trevor Vieira runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.09
Gavin Souness makes a simple pass to Shaun Le Tissier. Shaun Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
57.36
Graham Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Wes Murrin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Murrin shoots from distance. Billy Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
60.36
Wes Murrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
65.49
Trevor Vieira clumsily knocks into Carl Seaman. Trevor Vieira is shown the yellow card! Carl Seaman runs off the knock.
66.49
Stephen Wise flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Guerrero who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Guerrero shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Jose Barbosa. Excellent save.
67.47
Edward Adams controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez makes a convincing header. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
75.56
David Bridges clumsily knocks into Vinicio E. Di Matteo. David Bridges is given a warning by the referee! Vinicio E. Di Matteo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.23
Stephen Wise knocks the ball forward to David Bridges. David Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Wise. Stephen Wise heads the ball goalwards but is denied by Jose Barbosa. Excellent save.
84.08
David Bridges threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero cuts inside the box! Eduardo Guerrero comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 8
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 38.4615384615385 vs 61.5384615384615
Play Area
Home team third: 27.69%, Midfield: 43.08%, Away team third: 29.23%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Fernandez of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Billy Rae (GK)
6
6
6
4. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
5. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
6. David Bridges (MID)
6
7. Stephen Wise (MID)
6
6
10. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
11. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
5

12. David Lowe (GK)
0
13. Nigel Dublin (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0

1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
2. Gavin Souness (DEF)
7
5
5. Graham Wilcox (MID)
6
6. Wes Murrin (MID)
7
7. Gavin Wise (MID)
7
8. Edward Adams (MID)
6
11. Carlton Guppy (ATT)
6

12. Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
13. Marcus Richards (MID)
6
14. Rio Fletcher (MID)
0