Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Elland Road where Leeds United play Southampton in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Brighton.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.32
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Jean-Paul Van Ede plays the ball forward to Gerald Revelles. Gerald Revelles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Jannes Heije manages to keep it out.
3.07
0-0Alessio Minotti sees Nick Pfennings in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nick Pfennings knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Shaw.
4.50
Neil Henderson takes it forward alone. Neil Henderson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Henderson lofts in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant makes a deft header but is denied by Danny Defoe. Excellent save.
8.09
Alessio Minotti chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Shaw.
12.51
0-0Ensio Taulerus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
15.59
With a delightful solo run, Alessio Minotti stretches the opposition's defence. Alessio Minotti lofts in a cross ball towards John Grant. John Grant makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
18.44
0-0Lomano Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Edward Atherton who brings the ball under control. Edward Atherton hits a low pass to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova knocks in a cross ball towards Pierre Tapella. Stuart Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella appeals for a penalty! Given!!
18.44
0-0The referee points to the spot..
19.13
1-0Jacques Casanova slowly runs up. The ball slams so fast into the bottom right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
20.46
1-0Ensio Taulerus barges into Malte Ziegler. The referee calls over Ensio Taulerus and shows him a yellow card! Malte Ziegler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.30
Malte Ziegler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.47
Gerald Revelles flicks a high pass forward. Edward Atherton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edward Atherton threads a neat ball through to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella lofts in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.01
Alessio Minotti makes a simple pass to John Grant. John Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.47
Scott Sherwood passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Edward Atherton. Edward Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jannes Heije who gathers it comfortably.
27.30
John Shaw brings the ball forward. John Shaw changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. John Shaw rushes past Stuart Barrett! John Shaw takes a shot at goal. Good keeping from Jannes Heije as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.21
1-0Jean-Paul Van Ede takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Pierre Tapella cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
33.09
John Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella cuts inside the box! Pierre Tapella rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
40.19
Jean-Paul Van Ede runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean-Paul Van Ede shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.03
2-0Leeds United are in full control of this game.
45.00
Dennis Carlton flicks a high pass forward to Malte Ziegler who brings the ball under control. Malte Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Danny Defoe.
45.00
Dennis Carlton takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Lomano Fletcher gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Southampton kick off!
47.56
2-0Neil Henderson chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Carlton. Dennis Carlton chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings lofts in a cross ball towards Arnold Douglas. Arnold Douglas outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Ensio Taulerus is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
59.06
Malte Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Carlton controls it well on his chest. Dennis Carlton lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Pfennings. Nick Pfennings rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.18
Arnold Douglas hacks Edward Atherton from behind! Arnold Douglas is warned by the referee! Edward Atherton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
65.30
Gerald Revelles changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerald Revelles whips in a cross ball towards Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Jannes Heije!
66.08
John Shaw passes the ball forward to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova plays the ball forward to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella shoots from long range but it is miles over!
67.49
Scott Sherwood sees space and advances. Scott Sherwood threads a neat ball through to Ricardo Valdano. Ricardo Valdano shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
73.47
Jacques Casanova makes a probing pass to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.12
Lomano Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerald Revelles. Gerald Revelles flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Tapella holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pierre Tapella knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Dryden.
77.48
2-0Southampton have made a substitution with Steffen Dörner replacing Arnold Douglas .
81.15
Ensio Taulerus flicks a high ball forward to Pierre Tapella who takes it down. Pierre Tapella whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
85.23
Nick Pfennings controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Dörner. Steffen Dörner shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
87.02
Scott Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova whips in a cross ball towards Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leeds United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
89.12
Ensio Taulerus flicks a high pass forward to Jacques Casanova who brings the ball under control. Jacques Casanova knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
3-0Stuart Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Dörner who takes it down. Steffen Dörner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alessio Minotti but he's offside!
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
| Jacques Casanova 19 (p), 81 Pierre Tapella 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacques Casanova of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
7
2. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
7
3. Scott Sherwood (DEF)
6
4. John Shaw (DEF)
8
5. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
6. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
7. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6
8. Gerald Revelles (MID)
7
9. Edward Atherton (MID)
6
10. Jacques Casanova (ATT)
9
11. Pierre Tapella (ATT)
9
12. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
0
13. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
0
14. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
0
1. Jannes Heije (GK)
7
2. Paulo Carvalho (DEF)
6
3. Neil Henderson (DEF)
7
4. Stuart Barrett (DEF)
6
5. Lomano Dryden (DEF)
6
6. Alessio Minotti (MID)
7
7. Dennis Carlton (MID)
6
8. Malte Ziegler (MID)
6
9. John Grant (ATT)
6
10. Nick Pfennings (ATT)
6
11. Arnold Douglas (ATT)
6
12. Duncan Rae (DEF)
0
13. Bert Chivu (MID)
0
14. Steffen Dörner (ATT)
6