Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 13,768 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Vassell.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the match underway!
6.05
0-0Lomano Fletcher makes a beautiful solo run. Lomano Fletcher shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Samir Babbel keeps it out!
9.07
0-0Ensio Taulerus flicks a high pass forward to Antonio Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Antonio Quaresma plays a one-two with Jean-Paul Van Ede and rushes in on goal... Antonio Quaresma muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.07
Thomas Neuhaus sees space and advances. Thomas Neuhaus makes a probing pass between the defence to Joao Faria. Some good footwork from Joao Faria provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Danny Defoe manages to keep it out.
14.44
0-0Pierre Tapella clumsily knocks into Ivan Sinclair. The referee calls over Pierre Tapella and shows him a yellow card! Ivan Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.33
Ivan Sinclair hits a low pass to Joao Faria. With great vision, Joao Faria plays the ball forward to Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
28.45
0-0John Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Jean-Paul Van Ede. Jean-Paul Van Ede chips the ball to his team mate, Ensio Taulerus. Ensio Taulerus knocks the ball forward to Antonio Quaresma but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
30.57
Edward Atherton knocks the ball forward to Antonio Quaresma. Antonio Quaresma threads a neat, attacking ball through to Henry Myers. Henry Myers shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
32.04
0-0John Shaw clumsily knocks into Joao Faria. The referee brings John Shaw to one side and gives him a warning! Joao Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.35
Thomas Neuhaus catches Edward Atherton on the ankles. The referee calls over Thomas Neuhaus and warns him to calm down! Edward Atherton stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.16
0-0Ensio Taulerus knocks the ball to his team mate, Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Sinclair.
44.03
John Shaw makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Fletcher. Lomano Fletcher darts forward. Lomano Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
Henry Godber makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess makes an attacking run forward. Stephen Jess controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Danny Defoe gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
48.03
0-1Karim Zuidersma chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess cuts inside the box! Stephen Jess makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.28
Adam Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Henry Myers controls it well on his chest. Henry Myers shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Samir Babbel.
52.25
0-1Corner kick to Leeds United. Oscar Gutierrez chips it to the near post. Stephen Jess reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
54.34
Henry Godber barges into Pierre Tapella. The referee calls over Henry Godber and warns him to calm down! Pierre Tapella hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.14
Antonio Quaresma plays the ball forward to Pierre Tapella. Pierre Tapella whips in a cross ball towards Henry Myers. Henry Myers powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.14
1-1Leeds United have made 3 substitutions with Diego Orsi replacing Jean-Paul Van Ede, Ricardo Valdano replacing Edward Atherton and Nuno Fernandes replacing Henry Myers .
67.05
Joao Faria knocks the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.33
1-2Nikolas Schramm barges into Pierre Tapella. Nikolas Schramm is given a warning by the referee! Pierre Tapella gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.41
Walid Djoudi flicks a high pass forward to Stephen Jess who brings the ball under control. Stephen Jess plays the ball forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Bellamy. Frank Bellamy is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
78.42
Henry Godber threads the ball through to Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess hits a low pass to Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. With a superhuman jump, Joao Faria connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Danny Defoe. Excellent save.
85.06
Walid Djoudi sees Joao Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Faria threads the ball through to Frank Bellamy but he's offside!
87.19
Stephen Jess flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Schramm. Nikolas Schramm makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Bellamy 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
| Henry Myers 59 | Stephen Jess 48, 67 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Jess of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Danny Defoe (GK)
6
2. John Shaw (DEF)
6
3. Adam Dixon (DEF)
6
4. Lomano Fletcher (DEF)
7
5. Oscar Gutierrez (DEF)
6
6. Jean-Paul Van Ede (MID)
6
7. Ensio Taulerus (MID)
6
8. Antonio Quaresma (MID)
6
9. Edward Atherton (MID)
6
10. Pierre Tapella (ATT)
6
11. Henry Myers (ATT)
7
12. Diego Orsi (ATT)
6
13. Ricardo Valdano (MID)
6
14. Nuno Fernandes (MID)
6
1. Samir Babbel (GK)
6
2. Walid Djoudi (DEF)
6
3. Henry Godber (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Sinclair (DEF)
6
5. Thomas Neuhaus (MID)
6
6. Stephen Jess (MID)
9
7. Karim Zuidersma (MID)
7
8. Nikolas Schramm (MID)
5
9. Frank Bellamy (ATT)
6
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Joao Faria (ATT)
6
12. Colin Mcallister (GK)
0
13. Eoin Salako (DEF)
0
14. Eddie Lampard (ATT)
0