Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 11,937 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bertrand Abardonado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bertrand Abardonado.
0.00
0-0Leeds United get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Nicolas Metzger hits a low pass to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.43
0-0Nicolas Metzger surges forward with the ball. Nicolas Metzger puts a great ball through. Luke Huckerby runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
6.26
0-0David Green flicks a high pass forward to Luke Huckerby who brings the ball under control. Luke Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards David Green. David Green outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball strikes Robert Lawrence's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
7.10
0-0David Green takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. James Perry jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
8.24
Eric Lensing knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger sees Luke Huckerby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
15.38
David Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Gabriel Roman controls it well on his chest. Gabriel Roman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Oswald. David Oswald shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
18.16
0-0Gilles Jackson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gilles Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Lensing.
20.05
0-0Gilles Jackson clumsily knocks into Lomano Minto. Gilles Jackson is given a warning by the referee! Lomano Minto carries on, but is struggling a bit.
21.16
From the throw-in, Anthony Walsh picks out Gabriel Roman. With great vision, Gabriel Roman plays the ball forward to David Oswald. David Oswald flicks a high pass forward to James Perry who brings the ball under control. James Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Ugo Scholes but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.43
1-0Luke Joseph makes a simple pass to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger knocks the ball forward to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.06
Luke Joseph flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards makes a convincing header but it's drastically wayward!
30.28
Luke Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Nicolas Metzger who brings the ball under control. Nicolas Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Hoeness who gathers it comfortably.
36.27
David Green makes a simple pass to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.44
David Loureiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.07
Martin Vega makes a probing pass to David Loureiro. David Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, David Oswald. David Oswald knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Scholes. Some silky footwork from Ugo Scholes provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.12
David Oswald makes a simple pass to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
44.24
David Loureiro makes a beautiful solo run. David Loureiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
1-0David Loureiro threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Molina. Eduardo Molina sees a break and surges forward. Eduardo Molina shoots from outside the area but is denied by Steve Merson. Excellent save.
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. Oldham Athletic have changed their lineup with Joe Hapgood replacing David Oswald. Oldham Athletic switch their defence play to Man-To-Man Marking and their midfield play to Keep Possession and their attack play to Short Plays and their overall play to Short Passing. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Oldham Athletic kick off the second half!
49.46
Gabriel Roman chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Jackson. Gilles Jackson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes finds some space and shoots from distance. Steve Merson gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
51.33
Stuart Richards clumsily knocks into Gabriel Roman. The referee brings Stuart Richards to one side and gives him a warning! Gabriel Roman runs off the knock.
54.33
Gilles Jackson sees Joe Hapgood in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Hapgood flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Scholes who brings the ball under control. Ugo Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Jackson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Gilles Jackson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
57.21
David Loureiro chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Walsh. Anthony Walsh controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Perry. James Perry advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from James Perry provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
60.07
1-1Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Kemal Swift replacing James Perry .
61.14
Lomano Minto flicks a high pass forward. Luke Huckerby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph makes a deft header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jakob Hoeness with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
66.21
Martin Vega sees space and advances. Martin Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Swift. Kemal Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Merson who gathers it comfortably.
67.33
Luke Joseph flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Richards who brings the ball under control. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jakob Hoeness is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.50
Luke Joseph makes a probing pass to Stuart Richards. With vision, Stuart Richards laces a weighted ball forward to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jakob Hoeness who gathers it comfortably.
72.07
David Green flicks a high pass forward. Luke Huckerby controls it well on his chest. Luke Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martin Vega.
75.43
Without breaking stride, Luke Joseph plays the ball forward to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.34
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Eadie replacing Stuart Richards and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
81.42
Alfred Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gabriel Roman.
85.33
Luke Huckerby passes the ball forward to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.31
Armin Pfeiffer hits a low pass to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
89.32
Joe Hapgood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Scholes. Ugo Scholes advances inside the box! Ugo Scholes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Phil Mann steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Gilles Jackson clumsily knocks into Nicolas Metzger. The referee calls over Gilles Jackson again and warns him to calm down! Nicolas Metzger runs off the knock.
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. Steve Merson (GK)
6
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3. Eric Lensing (DEF)
6
4. Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
5. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. David Green (MID)
7
7. Nicolas Metzger (MID)
7
8. Luke Joseph (MID)
9
9. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
9
10. Lomano Minto (ATT)
9
11. Stuart Richards (ATT)
6
12. Mervin Scales (GK)
6
13. Edward Robinson (DEF)
0
14. Alfred Eadie (ATT)
6
1. Jakob Hoeness (GK)
6
2. Martin Vega (DEF)
6
3. David Loureiro (DEF)
7
4. Gabriel Roman (DEF)
6
5. Robert Lawrence (MID)
6
6. David Oswald (MID)
6
7. Gilles Jackson (MID)
8
8. Anthony Walsh (MID)
6
9. Eduardo Molina (ATT)
6
10. James Perry (ATT)
6
11. Ugo Scholes (ATT)
7
12. James Hall (DEF)
0
13. Joe Hapgood (MID)
6
14. Kemal Swift (ATT)
6