Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Burbage.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Burbage.
0.00
0-0Cambridge United start the match!
4.02
0-0Armin Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Metzger controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Metzger threads the ball through to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby plays a quick one-two with Stuart Richards and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Luke Huckerby provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Richard Palmer. Excellent save.
12.20
Eric Lensing hits a low pass to Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock sees David Green in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Minto. Some silky footwork from Lomano Minto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Richard Palmer manages to keep it out.
14.18
0-0Tiziano Sbaglia flicks a high ball forward to Mick Murrin who takes it down. Mick Murrin finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
15.55
0-0Michael Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Sbaglia. Tiziano Sbaglia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.34
David Green threads a neat ball through to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby makes a convincing header but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.25
Dean Bailey makes a simple pass to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Steve Merson!
22.03
0-0Tiziano Sbaglia barges into Nicolas Metzger. Tiziano Sbaglia is given a warning by the referee! Nicolas Metzger runs off the knock.
24.22
Nicolas Metzger passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
27.48
0-0Tiziano Sbaglia deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes threads the ball through to Michael Priestley but he's offside!
30.21
Alejandro Gil flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Palmer who gathers it comfortably.
32.42
Wayne Oakes threads a neat ball through to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Steve Merson.
33.22
0-0Wayne Oakes takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Phil Mann gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
36.01
1-0Nicolas Metzger hits a low pass to David Green. David Green edges inside the box! David Green looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.45
Nicolas Metzger threads the ball through to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.42
Carlton Flintlock receives the ball from a throw-in from David Green. Carlton Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto shoots from 25 yards. Richard Palmer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
55.33
Nicolas Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Minto controls it well on his chest. Lomano Minto whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Richard Palmer keeps it out!
57.09
With imagination, Alejandro Gil plays the ball forward to Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock darts forward. Carlton Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.14
Carlton Flintlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.12
2-0Cambridge United have made a substitution with Dean Heskey replacing Michael Priestley .
63.43
Ralph Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey beats his man to it with a header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.29
Dean Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Steve Merson.
72.31
Corner kick to Cambridge United. Tiziano Sbaglia plays it out to the edge of the box. David Green reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
73.21
Nicolas Metzger comes in with a late challenge on Dean Heskey. The referee brings Nicolas Metzger to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Heskey stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.36
Ralph Impey breaks forward. Ralph Impey decides to run forward with the ball. Ralph Impey finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.17
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Eadie replacing Lomano Minto and James Flintlock replacing Eric Lensing .
78.26
2-0Tiziano Sbaglia barges into James Flintlock. Tiziano Sbaglia is shown the yellow card! James Flintlock runs off the knock.
79.08
Ralph Impey sees Wayne Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Oakes threads a neat ball through to Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Merson who gathers it comfortably.
84.02
Wayne Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.57
Alejandro Gil flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Metzger controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Metzger plays the ball forward to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards whips in a cross ball towards David Green. David Green whips the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.49
Carlton Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Luke Huckerby who brings the ball under control. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Green 36 Lomano Minto 44 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steve Merson (GK)
7
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3. Eric Lensing (DEF)
6
4. Alejandro Gil (DEF)
6
5. Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
6. David Green (MID)
9
7. Nicolas Metzger (MID)
8
8. Carlton Flintlock (MID)
8
9. Stuart Richards (ATT)
7
10. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
6
11. Lomano Minto (ATT)
8
12. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
13. Luke Joseph (MID)
0
14. Alfred Eadie (ATT)
6
1. Richard Palmer (GK)
7
2. Graeme Barry (DEF)
6
3. Ralph Impey (DEF)
7
4. Ross Myers (DEF)
6
5. Sebastian Töpfer (DEF)
6
6. Wayne Oakes (MID)
7
7. Tiziano Sbaglia (MID)
6
8. Dean Bailey (MID)
6
9. Carl Charlton (ATT)
6
10. Mick Murrin (ATT)
6
11. Michael Priestley (ATT)
6
12. Rio Midgley (ATT)
0
13. Dean Heskey (ATT)
6
14. Ivo Van Barneveld (GK)
0