Match Report
| Walsall | Walsall |  |  | Leeds United | Leeds United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Alex Hutchings | Alex Hutchings | |||||||||||||||||
| Robbie Hibbs | R. Hibbs |  | 62 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 65 | | Steve Merson | S. Merson | ||||||||
| Gianfranco Ferron | G. Ferron |  | 58 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Phil Mann | P. Mann | |||||||||
| Joris Van Haaren | J. Van Haaren |  | 55 | D | | 3 | | | D | 52 | | James Flintlock | J. Flintlock | ||||||||
| Syd Moncur | S. Moncur | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 |  | Armin Pfeiffer | A. Pfeiffer | |||||||||
| Cesar Quaresma | C. Quaresma |  | 51 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 | | Eric Lensing | E. Lensing | |||||||||
| Jimmy Roux | J. Roux |  | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Luke Joseph | L. Joseph | |||||||||
| Carl Pallister | C. Pallister | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Carlton Flintlock | C. Flintlock | |||||||||
| Fabrice Blanc | F. Blanc | | 59 | A | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Nicolas Metzger | N. Metzger | |||||||||
| David Oliver | D. Oliver | | 53 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Alfred Eadie | A. Eadie | |||||||||
| Marvin Sherwood | M. Sherwood | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Stuart Richards | S. Richards | |||||||||
| Eddie Forbes | E. Forbes | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Lomano Minto | L. Minto | |||||||||
| Toni Bugnet | T. Bugnet | | 56 | M | | 12 | | D | 55 |  | Alejandro Gil | A. Gil | |||||||||
| John Stewart | J. Stewart | | 55 | M | | 13 | | M | 54 | | David Green | D. Green | |||||||||
| Francisco Vazquez | F. Vazquez | | 54 | G | | 14 | | A | 62 | | Luke Huckerby | L. Huckerby | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play Leeds United in this league cup game. A crowd of 12,359 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Galli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Titus Galli.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off!
2.06
0-1James Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Flintlock. With vision, Carlton Flintlock plays the ball forward to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards sees Alfred Eadie just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Eadie takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Robbie Hibbs had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
6.48
0-1Gianfranco Ferron barges into Lomano Minto. The referee calls over Gianfranco Ferron and shows him a yellow card! Lomano Minto stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.19
0-1Joris Van Haaren threads the ball through to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes directs the ball goalwards with his head. Steve Merson picks it out of the air!
9.08
0-1Luke Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
10.41
Luke Joseph makes a simple pass to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Nicolas Metzger. With a superhuman jump, Nicolas Metzger connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
18.43
0-1Jimmy Roux makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Flintlock.
20.02
Jimmy Roux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
21.26
Nicolas Metzger flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Minto who takes it down. Lomano Minto finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
27.52
Carl Pallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Steve Merson smothers it!
33.30
Syd Moncur clumsily knocks into James Flintlock. The referee calls over Syd Moncur and shows him a yellow card! James Flintlock stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.50
Carlton Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto shoots from long range but Robbie Hibbs is on top of it.
42.53
Carl Pallister flicks a high pass forward to David Oliver who brings the ball under control. David Oliver plays a scrappy one-two with Marvin Sherwood and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from David Oliver provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.23
Syd Moncur deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Roux. Jimmy Roux chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Pallister. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
45.00
Jimmy Roux knocks the ball forward to Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood sees David Oliver just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. David Oliver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Steve Merson. What a great pair of hands!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Walsall kicking off!
47.31
Carlton Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Eadie who takes it down. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.12
Armin Pfeiffer hits a low pass to Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto finds some space and shoots from distance but Robbie Hibbs is on top of it.
53.56
Luke Joseph makes a probing pass to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Syd Moncur.
54.02
Luke Joseph knocks the ball forward to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Moncur.
55.51
Syd Moncur threads a neat ball through to Joris Van Haaren. Joris Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward to Jimmy Roux who brings the ball under control. Jimmy Roux shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
57.58
Nicolas Metzger sees Stuart Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianfranco Ferron.
60.08
0-1Walsall have made a substitution with Francisco Vazquez replacing Jimmy Roux .
61.17
Carl Pallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes cuts inside the box! Eddie Forbes makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
66.06
Armin Pfeiffer comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Sherwood. The referee calls over Armin Pfeiffer and shows him a yellow card! Marvin Sherwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.53
0-1Armin Pfeiffer threads a neat ball through to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph knocks the ball forward to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. With a superhuman jump, Lomano Minto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball strikes Cesar Quaresma's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.51
0-1It's a corner kick which Luke Joseph takes quickly, playing the ball short to James Flintlock. Gianfranco Ferron comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
75.41
Stuart Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Robbie Hibbs.
77.26
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Luke Huckerby replacing Lomano Minto and Alejandro Gil replacing James Flintlock .
78.35
Carl Pallister runs straight at the opposition's defence. Carl Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.27
Carl Pallister threads the ball through to Fabrice Blanc. Fabrice Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Vazquez. Francisco Vazquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.58
David Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Forbes. Eddie Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sherwood. Marvin Sherwood rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robbie Hibbs (GK)
7
2. Gianfranco Ferron (DEF)
5
3. Joris Van Haaren (DEF)
6
4. Syd Moncur (DEF)
5
5. Cesar Quaresma (DEF)
6
6. Jimmy Roux (MID)
7
7. Carl Pallister (MID)
8
8. Fabrice Blanc (ATT)
6
9. David Oliver (ATT)
6
10. Marvin Sherwood (ATT)
6
11. Eddie Forbes (ATT)
7
12. Toni Bugnet (MID)
0
13. John Stewart (MID)
0
14. Francisco Vazquez (GK)
6
1. Steve Merson (GK)
9
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
4. Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
5
5. Eric Lensing (DEF)
6
6. Luke Joseph (MID)
7
7. Carlton Flintlock (MID)
7
8. Nicolas Metzger (MID)
6
9. Alfred Eadie (ATT)
9
10. Stuart Richards (ATT)
8
11. Lomano Minto (ATT)
6
12. Alejandro Gil (DEF)
6
13. David Green (MID)
0
14. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
6