Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Elland Road where Leeds United play Millwall in this Inter Cup game. A crowd of 13,564 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Nunes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Cesar Nunes.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off!
8.55
0-0Warren Dixon catches Alejandro Gil on the ankles. The referee brings Warren Dixon to one side and gives him a warning! Alejandro Gil hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.53
0-0George Bloomer makes a probing pass to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp edges inside the box! Leon Redknapp looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Steve Merson manages to keep it out.
15.44
Nicolas Metzger makes a simple pass to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Sjaak Steijn comfortably punches it away to safety.
18.05
0-0John Burley sees space and advances. John Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.39
George Bloomer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. George Bloomer shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
24.39
Eugenio Hierro threads the ball through to Daguyl Antunes. Daguyl Antunes flicks a high pass forward to Andy Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Andy Johnstone knocks the ball forward, putting Graeme Watson through on goal. Graeme Watson comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out but it is shockingly off target!
26.17
0-0Warren Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Wright. Wes Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp makes a probing pass to Graeme Watson but he's offside!
27.21
0-0Daguyl Antunes catches Alfred Eadie on the ankles. The referee calls over Daguyl Antunes and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Eadie grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.19
0-0Millwall are dictating the run of play here today.
32.58
Daguyl Antunes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Burley. John Burley knocks the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp shoots from outside the area but somehow Steve Merson manages to keep it out.
33.18
Warren Dixon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Andy Johnstone is offside!
34.04
George Bloomer threads a neat ball through to Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone passes the ball forward but George Bloomer is offside!
36.52
Eric Lensing makes a probing pass to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Luke Huckerby controls it well on his chest. Luke Huckerby lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
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. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Millwall kicking off!
48.21
Warren Dixon knocks the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Johnstone. Andy Johnstone heads the ball goalwards but it flies just off target!
51.41
Wes Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graeme Watson. Graeme Watson shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
53.13
Warren Dixon catches James Flintlock on the ankles. The referee calls over Warren Dixon again and warns him to calm down! James Flintlock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.29
Daguyl Antunes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Bloomer. George Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Watson controls it well on his chest. Graeme Watson lofts in a cross ball towards George Bloomer. George Bloomer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.43
Alejandro Gil kicks a strong pass forward to David Green. David Green makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Alfred Eadie provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.52
0-0Phil Mann flicks a high pass forward. Luke Joseph controls it well on his chest. Luke Joseph flicks a high ball forward to Luke Huckerby who takes it down. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.38
0-0Millwall have made 3 substitutions with Elena Redondo replacing Warren Chadwick, Colin Fortune replacing John Burley and Carl Ehiogu replacing Andy Johnstone .
61.40
Luke Joseph sees space and advances. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daguyl Antunes.
65.13
Warren Dixon barges into David Green. Warren Dixon is warned by the referee yet again! David Green carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.58
Daguyl Antunes clumsily knocks into Alfred Eadie. The referee calls over Daguyl Antunes and warns him to calm down! Alfred Eadie runs off the knock.
75.02
0-1Daguyl Antunes threads the ball through to Warren Dixon. Warren Dixon brings the ball forward. Warren Dixon edges inside the box! Warren Dixon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.02
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Robinson replacing Alfred Eadie and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
78.23
David Green chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daguyl Antunes.
81.39
George Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Wright. With imagination, Wes Wright laces a weighted ball forward to Colin Fortune. Colin Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Watson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Graeme Watson side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
83.10
Carl Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp sees Graeme Watson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Graeme Watson looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Steve Merson comfortably gets down and covers it.
84.43
Luke Joseph flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Minto who takes it down. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daguyl Antunes.
85.05
Luke Joseph makes an attacking run forward. Luke Joseph runs straight at the defence! Luke Joseph muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Sjaak Steijn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
1-1Wes Wright catches Mervin Scales on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mervin Scales runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
The game is drawn at 1-1 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Lomano Minto calmly steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Leon Redknapp takes a short run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
Luke Huckerby slowly runs up. The ball flies into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Graeme Watson calmly steps up and fires a shot towards the top of the net, but it hits the crossbar and goes over!
Edward Robinson steps up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
Carl Ehiogu steps up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Steve Merson takes a short run up but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
Daguyl Antunes takes a stuttering run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
David Green takes a long run up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed inside the left post. Goal!
Warren Dixon takes a slow run up but it's wide!
Alejandro Gil calmly steps up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Eugenio Hierro steps up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the bottom left corner. Goal!
Nicolas Metzger steps up. The ball flies into the bottom left corner - goal!!
Colin Fortune takes a cautious run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Luke Joseph takes a long run up. Sjaak Steijn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Elena Redondo takes a slow run up. The keeper dives to the left but Elena Redondo cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Phil Mann steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Wes Wright takes a long run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
James Flintlock steps up. Sjaak Steijn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
Sjaak Steijn takes a long run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Mervin Scales slowly runs up. It's there!! Sjaak Steijn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
George Bloomer steps up but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Luke Joseph 85 | Warren Dixon 75 |
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. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Metzger (MID)
6
7. David Green (MID)
6
8. Luke Joseph (MID)
9
9. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
6
10. Lomano Minto (ATT)
6
11. Alfred Eadie (ATT)
6
12. Mervin Scales (GK)
6
13. Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
0
14. Edward Robinson (DEF)
6
1. Sjaak Steijn (GK)
6
2. Daguyl Antunes (DEF)
6
3. Warren Chadwick (DEF)
6
4. Eugenio Hierro (DEF)
6
5. George Bloomer (MID)
7
6. Warren Dixon (MID)
9
7. Wes Wright (MID)
6
8. John Burley (MID)
6
9. Leon Redknapp (ATT)
7
10. Graeme Watson (ATT)
7
11. Andy Johnstone (ATT)
6
12. Elena Redondo (DEF)
6
13. Colin Fortune (MID)
6
14. Carl Ehiogu (ATT)
6