Match Report
| Leeds United | Leeds United |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Mandi Belo | Mandi Belo | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Billy Rae | B. Rae |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Paul Burbage | P. Burbage | |||||||||
| Spencer Defoe | S. Defoe | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Neil Dalglish | N. Dalglish | |||||||||
| Paul Allman | P. Allman | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Gavin Mercer | G. Mercer | |||||||||
| Max Chandler | M. Chandler |  | 64 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 56 |  | Alan Castro | A. Castro | ||||||||
| Sebastian Sanchez | S. Sanchez |  | 67 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | George Boateng | G. Boateng | |||||||||
| Scott Hansen | S. Hansen | | 71 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Fredrik Barrett | F. Barrett | |||||||||
| Kieron Mcgreal | K. Mcgreal | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Mervin Makin | M. Makin | |||||||||
| Ashley Seaman | A. Seaman | | 63 | A | | 8 | | M | 54 | | Ian Weir | I. Weir | |||||||||
| Tim Ball | T. Ball | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Scott Henderson | S. Henderson | |||||||||
| Harvey Burgess | H. Burgess | | 73 | A | | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Stephen Campbell | S. Campbell | ||||||||
| Adam Hapgood | A. Hapgood | | 59 | A | | 11 | | A | 60 | | Tim Best | T. Best | |||||||||
| David Lowe | D. Lowe | | 50 | G | | 12 | | D | 55 |  | Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | |||||||||
| Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | | 49 | A | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Ivan Potts | I. Potts | |||||||||
| Paolo Pallister | P. Pallister | | 48 | A | | 14 | | G | 53 | | Lee Peters | L. Peters | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 10,129 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0Sheffield United start the match!
4.44
0-0Max Chandler flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hansen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Hansen flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Burgess who takes it down. Harvey Burgess threads the ball through to Tim Ball but he's offside!
8.15
0-0Stephen Campbell barges into Paul Allman. The referee brings Stephen Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Paul Allman stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.15
0-120.34
0-1Alan Castro knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett threads a neat ball through to George Boateng. George Boateng plays a one-two with Scott Henderson and advances towards the goal... George Boateng tries a spectacular strike but Billy Rae reads it well. Fabulous stop!
21.12
0-1Gavin Mercer hacks Kieron Mcgreal from behind! Gavin Mercer is shown the yellow card! Kieron Mcgreal gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.47
0-126.03
Sebastian Sanchez brings the ball forward. Showing composure, Sebastian Sanchez laces a through ball forward to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman deftly passes the ball to Harvey Burgess, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Harvey Burgess provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.
28.06
Fredrik Barrett changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Barrett threads the ball through into the box. Mervin Makin takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Billy Rae. What a save!
34.12
Scott Hansen takes it forward alone. Scott Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Ball but the linesman indicates offside!
36.51
Paul Allman flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman surges forward with the ball. Ashley Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Dalglish.
38.41
0-1Kieron Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
45.00
Seeing Ian Weir's run, George Boateng quickly throws the ball into his path. Ian Weir knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell cuts inside the box! Stephen Campbell side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
47.16
George Boateng catches Ashley Seaman on the ankles. The referee calls over George Boateng and shows him a yellow card! Ashley Seaman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
48.36
Spencer Defoe passes the ball forward to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Ashley Seaman provides some space. He shoots at goal. Solid save from Paul Burbage.
49.03
Neil Dalglish takes it forward alone. Neil Dalglish threads a neat ball through to George Boateng. George Boateng edges inside the box! George Boateng shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.43
Spencer Defoe hits a low pass to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.12
Ashley Seaman hits a low pass to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
60.38
Neil Dalglish breaks forward. Neil Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Tim Best. Tim Best finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.24
Stephen Campbell catches Max Chandler on the ankles. The referee warns Stephen Campbell again to calm down! Max Chandler runs off the knock.
65.42
69.32
Spencer Defoe receives the ball from a throw-in from Paul Allman. Spencer Defoe threads the ball through to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.54
Neil Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Barrett. Fredrik Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.18
0-1Mervin Makin catches Kieron Mcgreal on the ankles. Mervin Makin is shown the yellow card! Kieron Mcgreal runs off the knock.
75.22
Fredrik Barrett runs straight at the opposition's defence. Fredrik Barrett plays a one-two with Tim Best and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Barrett strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.46
Paul Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal knocks the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Dalglish.
79.11
Ian Weir makes a probing pass to Tim Best. Tim Best knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson flicks the ball with his head. Billy Rae manages to gather it.
81.16
Spencer Defoe passes the ball forward to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood makes a probing pass to Tim Ball but he's offside!
83.41
Gavin Mercer laces a weighted ball forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin threads a neat ball through to Scott Henderson. Scott Henderson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
84.49
Kieron Mcgreal sees Adam Hapgood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Hapgood makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal takes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
87.06
Scott Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball beats his man to it with a header but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.11
Alan Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Campbell. Stephen Campbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Billy Rae.
90.00
0-2Fredrik Barrett takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Spencer Defoe reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tim Best 12 Fredrik Barrett 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Barrett of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Rae (GK)
7
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Paul Allman (DEF)
6
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
6
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
7
8. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
7
9. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6
11. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
6
12. David Lowe (GK)
0
13. Colin McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0
1. Paul Burbage (GK)
6
2. Neil Dalglish (DEF)
7
3. Gavin Mercer (DEF)
6
4. Alan Castro (DEF)
6
5. George Boateng (MID)
6
6. Fredrik Barrett (MID)
9
7. Mervin Makin (MID)
5
8. Ian Weir (MID)
8
9. Scott Henderson (ATT)
7
10. Stephen Campbell (ATT)
6
11. Tim Best (ATT)
8
12. Leon Rösler (DEF)
0
13. Ivan Potts (MID)
0
14. Lee Peters (GK)
0