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 Shrewsbury Town in this league cup game. A crowd of 9,976 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off!
3.41
1-0Eric Lensing passes the ball forward to David Green. David Green makes a probing pass to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.13
1-0Carlton Flintlock surges forward with the ball. Carlton Flintlock makes a probing pass between the defence to Alfred Eadie. Some silky footwork from Alfred Eadie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.48
1-0Carlton Flintlock picks a pass forward to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger runs straight at the defence! Nicolas Metzger shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but David Mckay manages to gather it easily.
15.19
Gavin Davis makes a probing pass to Kemal Mills. Kemal Mills makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Plowright. David Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Haynes. Marcus Haynes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.23
1-0Showing composure, Phil Mann laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Nicolas Metzger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.02
Lomano Minto flicks a high pass forward. Luke Huckerby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Huckerby skips past Jerome Nogueira! Luke Huckerby cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.33
Carlton Flintlock plays the ball forward to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jerome Nogueira.
36.23
Carlton Flintlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Mckay with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
39.29
With great vision, Nicolas Metzger plays the ball forward to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.42
James Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Flintlock collects the pass. Carlton Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Eadie easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfred Eadie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kemal Mills.
42.16
2-0Armin Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. David Green collects the pass. David Green lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Denis Diallo hacks Alfred Eadie from behind! Alfred Eadie appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
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. Shrewsbury Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Shrewsbury Town players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town kick off!
49.50
Nicolas Metzger flicks a high pass forward to Luke Huckerby who brings the ball under control. Luke Huckerby makes a simple pass, allowing Lomano Minto to run into the box. Lomano Minto cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.21
2-0Eric Lensing flicks a high ball forward to David Green who takes it down. David Green flicks a high pass forward. Luke Huckerby controls it well on his chest. Luke Huckerby passes the ball forward but Lomano Minto is offside!
54.54
Eric Lensing makes an attacking run forward. Eric Lensing lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but David Mckay is on top of it.
59.44
Phil Mann sees Carlton Flintlock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie heads the ball goalwards but it flies just wide!
60.26
2-0Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Adrian Beagrie replacing Kemal Mills .
63.33
Armin Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock makes a probing pass to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. With a superhuman jump, Alfred Eadie connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it rises well off target!
71.50
James Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Phil Mann. Phil Mann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
77.17
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Richards replacing Lomano Minto and Alejandro Gil replacing Phil Mann .Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Graham Sturridge replacing Denis Diallo .
79.58
Eric Lensing kicks a strong pass forward to David Green. David Green chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.48
Carlton Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but David Mckay reads it well. Fabulous save!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Metzger of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steve Merson (GK)
6
2. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
3. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
4. Eric Lensing (DEF)
7
5. Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
6. David Green (MID)
7
7. Carlton Flintlock (MID)
8
8. Nicolas Metzger (MID)
9
9. Alfred Eadie (ATT)
8
10. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
8
11. Lomano Minto (ATT)
7
12. Alejandro Gil (DEF)
6
13. Luke Joseph (MID)
0
14. Stuart Richards (ATT)
6
1. David Mckay (GK)
7
2. Jerome Nogueira (DEF)
6
3. Emile Cooke (DEF)
6
4. Denis Diallo (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Cutler (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Davis (MID)
6
7. Hans Neeskens (MID)
6
8. Kemal Mills (MID)
6
9. David Plowright (ATT)
6
10. Ledley Huckerby (ATT)
6
11. Marcus Haynes (ATT)
6
12. Graham Sturridge (DEF)
6
13. Adrian Beagrie (DEF)
6
14. Julian Lowe (ATT)
0