Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,180 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Richard Shearer.
0.00
0-0Manchester City kick off the first half!
2.10
0-0Sebastian Sanchez advances with the ball. Sebastian Sanchez shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
3.02
Leon Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Billy Rae.
4.07
0-0Eddie Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Plowright.
6.38
Max Chandler threads the ball through to Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Jose Serrano!
10.20
Eddie Plowright sees space and advances. Eddie Plowright makes a probing pass to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.26
0-0Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high pass forward. Sven Rösler controls it well on his chest. Sven Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. With a superhuman jump, Marcel van den Broek connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Max Chandler is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
16.54
1-0Sebastian Sanchez pushes mid-way up the pitch. Sebastian Sanchez chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
22.30
1-0Kieron Mcgreal catches Teddy Fabiano on the ankles. The referee brings Kieron Mcgreal to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Fabiano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.20
Spencer Defoe threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini sees space and advances. Demetrio Corini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Liam Edwards.
26.41
1-0Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn controls it well on his chest. Leon Rahn flicks a high pass forward to Marcel van den Broek who brings the ball under control. Marcel van den Broek plays a one-two with Claudiu Cuza and advances towards the goal... Marcel van den Broek makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.40
1-0Spencer Defoe catches Claudiu Cuza on the ankles. The referee brings Spencer Defoe to one side and gives him a warning! Claudiu Cuza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.56
Wayne Huckerby runs straight at the opposition's defence. Wayne Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. With a superhuman jump, Claudiu Cuza connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Billy Rae manages to keep it out.
32.53
Leon Rahn flicks a high ball forward to Marcel van den Broek who takes it down. Marcel van den Broek controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.09
1-0Sebastian Sanchez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Wayne Huckerby comes in with a late challenge on Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero appeals for a penalty! Given!!
33.09
1-0The referee points to the spot..
34.06
Harvey Burgess calmly steps up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
36.42
Demetrio Corini knocks the ball forward to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.46
Kieron Mcgreal makes a simple pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.17
Leon Rahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek sees Sven Rösler just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Sven Rösler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Wayne Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester 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
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
47.02
1-1Leon Rahn threads a neat ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza passes the ball forward but Teddy Fabiano is offside!
51.28
Wayne Huckerby hits a low pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Demetrio Corini.
54.57
Sebastian Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Mcgreal who takes it down. Kieron Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Jose Serrano manages to keep it out.
55.08
Sebastian Sanchez receives the ball from a throw-in from Max Chandler. Sebastian Sanchez plays a long ball forward. Harvey Burgess shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
57.45
Trevor Royce controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess plays the ball forward to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
60.05
1-1Manchester City have made a substitution with Norman Lua-Lua replacing Leon Rahn .
67.08
Trevor Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.18
Norman Lua-Lua runs straight at the opposition's defence. Norman Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
72.24
Max Chandler makes a simple pass to Tim Ball. Tim Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
73.08
Spencer Defoe makes a probing pass to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini makes a probing pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess runs straight at the defence! Harvey Burgess side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Jose Serrano comfortably gets down and covers it.
75.23
Spencer Defoe catches Teddy Fabiano on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Teddy Fabiano grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.07
With some swift thinking, Liam Edwards plays the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Sven Rösler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
79.37
Wayne Huckerby hits a low pass to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Chandler.
83.28
Teddy Fabiano barges into Demetrio Corini. The referee warns Teddy Fabiano to calm down! Demetrio Corini stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.03
Teddy Fabiano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
89.21
Demetrio Corini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Demetrio Corini knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Fabian Van Fessem chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano passes the ball forward to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler whips in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Billy Rae punches it away to safety.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Rae (GK)
7
2. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
8
3. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
5
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
6. Demetrio Corini (MID)
7
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
6
8. Trevor Royce (MID)
6
9. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
9
10. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
11. Eduardo Guerrero (ATT)
6
12. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
0
13. Hector Negron (DEF)
0
14. David Lowe (GK)
0
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
8
2. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
3. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
7
4. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
5. Liam Edwards (DEF)
7
6. Leon Rahn (MID)
7
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
6
8. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
6
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
9
10. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
7
12. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
6
13. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
0
14. Albert Lozano (MID)
0