Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play Millwall in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Leeds United kick off!
8.48
Julian Howey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.17
Daniel Van Gobbel decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Van Gobbel threads the ball through to Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes connects with a diving header. Edgar Nunes scores for Millwall!!
15.48
Julian Howey decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Howey knocks in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Billy Rae!
16.28
Simo Simonpoika clumsily knocks into Tim Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tim Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.22
Harvey Burgess catches Simo Simonpoika on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simo Simonpoika runs off the knock.
27.51
Fredrik Scholes flicks a high pass forward. David Adams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes connects with a diving header. Billy Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.52
Julian Howey flicks a high pass forward to Ronnie Gallagher who brings the ball under control. Ronnie Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
40.44
Demetrio Corini flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Seaman who takes it down. Ashley Seaman plays a scrappy one-two with Harvey Burgess and advances towards the goal... Ashley Seaman muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Leonardo Blanco!
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Millwall kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Demetrio Corini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess sees Tim Ball just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some silky footwork from Tim Ball provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.46
Millwall are dictating the run of play here today.
59.11
Antonio Ferreira makes a simple pass to David Adams. David Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Gallagher. Ronnie Gallagher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.11
Millwall have made a substitution with Ian Le Saux replacing Fredrik Scholes .
66.33
Daniel Van Gobbel barges into Tim Ball. The referee calls over Daniel Van Gobbel and shows him a yellow card! Tim Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.40
Antonio Ferreira sees David Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Adams passes the ball forward to Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Billy Rae.
71.23
Daniel Van Gobbel flicks a high pass forward to Ian Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Ian Le Saux threads a neat ball through to Julian Howey. Julian Howey shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.40
Daniel Van Gobbel comes in with a late challenge on Demetrio Corini. The referee warns Daniel Van Gobbel to calm down! Demetrio Corini stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.20
Antonio Ferreira passes the ball forward to David Adams. David Adams shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.21
Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Eirik Soltvedt replacing Simo Simonpoika and Andy Harley replacing Ronnie Gallagher .
79.46
Samuel Pinheiro barges into Tim Ball. The referee calls over Samuel Pinheiro and warns him to calm down! Tim Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.08
Ben Bishop hits a low pass to Edgar Nunes. Edgar Nunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Harley. Andy Harley knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Howey. Julian Howey connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Billy Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.41
Sebastian Sanchez makes an attacking run forward. Sebastian Sanchez shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
89.24
Julian Howey makes a simple pass to Andy Harley. Andy Harley shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Daniel Van Gobbel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Ferreira. With some swift thinking, Antonio Ferreira plays the ball forward to Julian Howey. Julian Howey rushes past Spencer Defoe! Julian Howey makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Billy Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 4
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 27.4193548387097 vs 72.5806451612903
Play Area
Home team third: 29.03%, Midfield: 46.77%, Away team third: 24.19%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edgar Nunes of Millwall

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Billy Rae (GK)
7
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
5. Paul Allman (DEF)
6
6
7. Scott Hansen (MID)
6
6
9. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6
11. Tim Ball (ATT)
7

12. David Lowe (GK)
0
13. Jermaine Newton (DEF)
0
14. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
0

5
6
6
6. Julian Howey (MID)
9
7. Ben Bishop (MID)
6
9. Edgar Nunes (ATT)
9
6
11. David Adams (ATT)
7

12. Eirik Soltvedt (DEF)
6
13. Ian Le Saux (MID)
6
14. Andy Harley (ATT)
6