Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 9,106 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.21
0-0Bill Roberts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nuno Bento. Nuno Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
3.36
0-0Spencer Defoe sees space and advances. Spencer Defoe passes the ball forward to Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
4.23
0-0Sebastian Sanchez makes a probing pass to Trevor Royce. Trevor Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess runs straight at the defence! Harvey Burgess muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
6.38
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Guerrero who takes it down. Eduardo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Rene De Cler picks it out of the air!
8.03
1-0Under pressure, Sebastian Sanchez clears the ball far upfield. Eduardo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Rene De Cler had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
14.48
Adam Batty flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nuno Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Chandler.
15.08
Adam Hibbs sees space and advances. Adam Hibbs flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Roberts. Bill Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Nuno Bento. Nuno Bento rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.52
Adam Hibbs sees a break and surges forward. Adam Hibbs threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
20.34
1-1Jan Will hacks Eduardo Guerrero from behind! Jan Will is given a warning by the referee! Eduardo Guerrero hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.40
Bill Roberts takes it forward alone. Bill Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Cooper. Morris Cooper connects with a diving header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.39
With some swift thinking, Adam Batty plays the ball forward to Nuno Bento. Nuno Bento knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Sanchez.
27.38
Trevor Royce decides to run forward with the ball. Trevor Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess beats his man to it with a header. Rene De Cler punches it away to safety.
32.15
1-1Spencer Defoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Jan Will!
34.38
Carl Patterson flicks a high pass forward. Nuno Bento collects the pass. Nuno Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.04
Morris Cooper brings the ball forward. Morris Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.22
Bill Roberts threads the ball through to Jan-Willem Opschoor. Jan-Willem Opschoor whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.18
Demetrio Corini hits a low pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rene De Cler who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town 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
The whistle blows and Shrewsbury Town get the second half underway!
47.55
Demetrio Corini sees Kieron Mcgreal in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Mcgreal sees Eduardo Guerrero in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Guerrero whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.57
Adam Batty advances with the ball. Adam Batty whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Craddock. Stephen Craddock is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
53.01
Kieron Mcgreal sees Trevor Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Trevor Vieira shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
54.13
Jan Will flicks a high pass forward. Bill Roberts controls it well on his chest. Bill Roberts sees Jan-Willem Opschoor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan-Willem Opschoor knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Bento. Nuno Bento powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.26
Kieron Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.31
Adam Batty takes it forward alone. Adam Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Nuno Bento. Nuno Bento powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Billy Rae had no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
63.05
Kieron Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Solid save from Rene De Cler.
65.17
Spencer Defoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Vieira collects the pass. Trevor Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rene De Cler who gathers it comfortably.
67.47
Jan Will flicks a high pass forward to Nuno Bento who brings the ball under control. Nuno Bento knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Defoe.
73.24
Sebastian Sanchez kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Vieira. With great vision, Trevor Vieira plays the ball forward to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Rene De Cler!
75.42
Eduardo Guerrero passes the ball forward to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a woeful effort!
77.44
1-3Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with David Cleland replacing Nuno Bento .
81.16
Kieron Mcgreal sees a break and surges forward. Kieron Mcgreal shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
85.29
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Burgess collects the pass. Harvey Burgess finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Rene De Cler manages to keep it out.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Trevor Vieira 8 | Nuno Bento 15, 54, 60 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Billy Rae (GK)
6
2. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
3. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Wright-Phillips (MID)
6
6. Demetrio Corini (MID)
6
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
7
8. Trevor Royce (MID)
6
9. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
7
10. Eduardo Guerrero (ATT)
7
11. Trevor Vieira (ATT)
7
12. Hector Negron (DEF)
0
13. David Lowe (GK)
0
14. Nigel Dublin (ATT)
0
1. Rene De Cler (GK)
8
2. Matt Strachan (DEF)
6
3. Adam Hibbs (DEF)
6
4. Jan Will (DEF)
6
5. Morris Cooper (MID)
6
6. Bill Roberts (MID)
7
7. Carl Patterson (MID)
6
8. Adam Batty (MID)
7
9. Nuno Bento (ATT)
9
10. Jan-Willem Opschoor (ATT)
7
11. Stephen Craddock (ATT)
6
12. Dale Rowett (ATT)
0
13. Flavio Frezza (ATT)
0
14. David Cleland (ATT)
6