Match Report
| Leeds United | Leeds United |  |  | Port Vale | Port Vale | ||||||||||||||||
| Alex Hutchings | Alex Hutchings | manager | Eric Bellemore | Eric Bellemore | |||||||||||||||||
| Steve Merson | S. Merson |  | 65 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Alejandro Diaz | A. Diaz | |||||||||
| Phil Mann | P. Mann | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Dale Potts | D. Potts | |||||||||
| Eric Lensing | E. Lensing |  | 55 | D |  | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Sebastian Vega | S. Vega | ||||||||
| Alejandro Gil | A. Gil | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Darren Clemence | D. Clemence | |||||||||
| James Flintlock | J. Flintlock | | 52 | D | | 5 | | | D | 60 | | Rio Charlton | R. Charlton | ||||||||
| Nicolas Metzger | N. Metzger | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Mark Draper | M. Draper | |||||||||
| Carlton Flintlock | C. Flintlock | | 56 | M | | 7 | | M | 60 |  | Sergio Carvalho | S. Carvalho | |||||||||
| Luke Joseph | L. Joseph | | 54 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Tommy Winterburn | T. Winterburn | |||||||||
| Luke Huckerby | L. Huckerby | | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Kevin Le Saux | K. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Lomano Minto | L. Minto | | 59 | A | | 10 | | A | 58 | | Steve Lisbie | S. Lisbie | |||||||||
| Alfred Eadie | A. Eadie | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | John Haynes | J. Haynes | |||||||||
| Mervin Scales | M. Scales | | 54 | G | | 12 | | D | 48 | | Anthony Swift | A. Swift | |||||||||
| Armin Pfeiffer | A. Pfeiffer | | 50 | D | | 13 | | D | 31 |  | Ronald Thompson | R. Thompson | |||||||||
| Edward Robinson | E. Robinson | | 48 | D | | 14 | | D | 47 | | Liam Mercer | L. Mercer | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play Port Vale in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Boyd.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Port Vale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Terry Boyd.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
4.07
0-0Tommy Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Mark Draper. Mark Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.09
Sebastian Vega kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux makes a probing pass to Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Lensing.
14.34
0-0Sergio Carvalho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Tommy Winterburn provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Steve Merson is on top of it.
15.05
0-0Luke Joseph advances with the ball. Luke Joseph sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
16.07
0-0Nicolas Metzger clumsily knocks into Tommy Winterburn. The referee brings Nicolas Metzger to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Winterburn gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.37
Carlton Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph threads a neat, attacking ball through to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Alejandro Diaz comfortably gets down and covers it.
22.33
Alejandro Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph makes a simple pass to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.25
0-1With some swift thinking, Rio Charlton plays the ball forward to Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Kevin Le Saux knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Winterburn. Tommy Winterburn heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.47
0-1Sebastian Vega barges into Luke Joseph. The referee calls over Sebastian Vega and warns him to calm down! Luke Joseph runs off the knock.
34.11
Lomano Minto catches Darren Clemence on the ankles. Lomano Minto is warned by the referee! Darren Clemence grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.27
Tommy Winterburn advances with the ball. Tommy Winterburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eric Lensing.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
47.54
Sebastian Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, John Haynes. John Haynes shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
48.55
Eric Lensing plays the ball forward to Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Alejandro Diaz manages to gather it.
49.10
0-1Luke Huckerby comes in with a late challenge on Sebastian Vega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sebastian Vega runs off the knock.
55.10
Rio Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
57.22
Showing composure, Phil Mann picks a pass forward to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger sees space and advances. Nicolas Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Clemence.
59.14
Tommy Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Lisbie. Steve Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Le Saux. Kevin Le Saux is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Steve Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.10
Alejandro Gil flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Flintlock collects the pass. Carlton Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Luke Joseph who brings the ball under control. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.07
Alejandro Gil plays the ball forward to Eric Lensing. Eric Lensing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.17
Alejandro Gil sees Carlton Flintlock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carlton Flintlock decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.38
0-2Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Robinson replacing Alfred Eadie and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
79.15
Luke Joseph deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Robinson. Edward Robinson plays a one-two with Lomano Minto and advances towards the goal... Edward Robinson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.15
Sergio Carvalho sees space and advances. Sergio Carvalho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Scales.
87.10
Mark Draper makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Draper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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. Alejandro Gil (DEF)
6
5. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Metzger (MID)
6
7. Carlton Flintlock (MID)
7
8. Luke Joseph (MID)
7
9. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
5
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. Alejandro Diaz (GK)
6
2. Dale Potts (DEF)
6
3. Sebastian Vega (DEF)
6
4. Darren Clemence (DEF)
6
5. Rio Charlton (DEF)
6
6. Mark Draper (MID)
6
7. Sergio Carvalho (MID)
7
8. Tommy Winterburn (MID)
9
9. Kevin Le Saux (ATT)
9
10. Steve Lisbie (ATT)
6
11. John Haynes (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Swift (DEF)
0
13. Ronald Thompson (DEF)
0
14. Liam Mercer (DEF)
0