Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,667 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
3.41
0-0Anthony Blake flicks a high pass forward. Robert Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle knocks the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
4.16
0-1Hugo Teixeira flicks a high ball forward to Robert Milligan who takes it down. Robert Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.40
0-1Hugo Teixeira hacks Kieron Mcgreal from behind! The referee calls over Hugo Teixeira and shows him a yellow card! Kieron Mcgreal runs off the knock.
15.14
Sebastian Sanchez catches Albrecht Eberle on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Albrecht Eberle stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.28
0-1Robert Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Davis. Steve Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.40
Max Chandler clumsily knocks into Steve Davis. Max Chandler is shown the yellow card! Steve Davis runs off the knock.
21.40
0-1Free kick to Rochdale just outside the area...
22.21
Anthony Blake takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
24.05
Davide Di Biagio flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Hugo Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Lowe who gathers it comfortably.
27.09
Spencer Defoe passes the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen threads a neat ball through to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.30
1-1Tim Ball clumsily knocks into Davide Di Biagio. Tim Ball is warned by the referee! Davide Di Biagio hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.43
1-1Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ball controls it well on his chest. Tim Ball shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Stuart Gordon!
38.21
Paul Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Chandler. Max Chandler knocks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Summerbell.
39.31
1-1Harvey Burgess flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Seaman controls it well on his chest. Ashley Seaman plays a scrappy one-two with Tim Ball and stumbles forward towards the goal... Joe Summerbell catches Ashley Seaman on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
40.50
1-1Kieron Mcgreal makes a probing pass to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Tim Ball is offside!
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. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Rochdale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
48.45
Scott Hansen catches Anthony Blake on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Blake stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.28
1-1Richard Hughes flicks a high pass forward. Albrecht Eberle collects the pass. Albrecht Eberle flicks a high ball forward to Ferdi Willems who takes it down. Ferdi Willems lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Milligan. Robert Milligan makes a convincing header but it is deflected wide by Sebastian Sanchez.
55.21
1-1Corner kick to Rochdale. Albrecht Eberle plays it short to Jacob Philips. Jacob Philips deftly flicks the ball on. Max Chandler reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
59.34
Scott Hansen makes an attacking run forward. Scott Hansen runs straight at the defence! Scott Hansen tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
61.34
2-1Rochdale have made 2 substitutions with Clive Marshall replacing Robert Milligan and Daniele Luzhny replacing Davide Di Biagio .
63.25
2-1Spencer Defoe clumsily knocks into Steve Davis. The referee calls over Spencer Defoe and shows him a yellow card! Steve Davis grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.02
Joe Summerbell threads the ball through to Anthony Blake. Anthony Blake darts forward. Anthony Blake whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.11
Paul Allman hacks Clive Marshall from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clive Marshall grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.54
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to Tim Ball who brings the ball under control. Tim Ball knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kieron Mcgreal is offside!
73.30
Anthony Blake runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Anthony Blake lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
77.12
2-2Scott Hansen catches Jacob Philips on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Hansen and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Jacob Philips stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.51
Jacob Philips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Steve Davis collects the pass. Steve Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi Willems. Ferdi Willems flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! David Lowe has to pick the ball from the back of the net! The crowd cheers as the Dutchman celebrates his hattrick!
83.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Kieron Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.08
Without breaking stride, Daniele Luzhny plays the ball forward to Steve Davis. Steve Davis plays a scrappy one-two with Clive Marshall and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Steve Davis provides some space. He shoots at goal. Steve Davis scores for Rochdale!!
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
| Harvey Burgess 27 Scott Hansen 59 | Ferdi Willems 4, 65, 79 Steve Davis 87 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Lowe (GK)
6
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
5
3. Max Chandler (DEF)
5
4. Paul Allman (DEF)
5
5. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
5
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
4
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
6
8. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
9. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
7
11. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
6
12. Billy Rae (GK)
0
13. Colin McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0
1. Stuart Gordon (GK)
6
2. Richard Hughes (DEF)
6
3. Joe Summerbell (DEF)
6
4. Jacob Philips (DEF)
6
5. Albrecht Eberle (MID)
6
6. Hugo Teixeira (MID)
6
7. Davide Di Biagio (MID)
6
8. Anthony Blake (MID)
7
9. Ferdi Willems (ATT)
9
10. Robert Milligan (ATT)
6
11. Steve Davis (ATT)
8
12. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
6
13. Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
14. Mervin Edworthy (DEF)
0