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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Southend United. A crowd of 9,355 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
2.24
Billy Hendry threads a neat ball through to Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri flicks the ball to his team mate, Shota Van Putten. Shota Van Putten shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.27
Giacomo Belleri decides to run forward with the ball. Giacomo Belleri knocks the ball forward, putting Robert Gallagher through on goal. Robert Gallagher rockets a shot on goal but Billy Rae is on top of it.
8.33
Daan Ricci makes a simple pass to Shota Van Putten. Shota Van Putten flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Carlton. Francis Carlton beats his man to it with a header but Billy Rae is on top of it.
9.14
Giacomo Belleri changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Giacomo Belleri makes a probing pass to Hugo Tavares but he's offside!
12.54
Giacomo Belleri deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shota Van Putten. Shota Van Putten rushes past Max Chandler! Some good footwork from Shota Van Putten provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.23
Giacomo Belleri takes it forward alone. Giacomo Belleri plays a one-two with Hugo Tavares and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Giacomo Belleri provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Billy Rae!
15.14
Giacomo Belleri takes it forward alone. Giacomo Belleri knocks the ball forward, putting Francis Carlton through on goal. Francis Carlton comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.22
Billy Hendry kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Ince. Ross Ince shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Billy Rae as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
25.46
Robert Gallagher takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Harvey Burgess jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
27.08
Spencer Defoe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Spencer Defoe makes a probing pass to Ashley Seaman but he's offside!
28.18
Sebastian Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Kieron Mcgreal who takes it down. Kieron Mcgreal advances inside the box! Kieron Mcgreal cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.47
Jermaine Newton knocks the ball forward to Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Wright-Phillips plays a scrappy one-two with Kieron Mcgreal and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eddie Wright-Phillips muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Dennis Dublin. Excellent save.
33.54
Hugo Tavares comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Newton. The referee calls over Hugo Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.36
Tim Ball makes a probing pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bill Andrews.
38.48
Shota Van Putten catches Eddie Wright-Phillips on the ankles. Shota Van Putten is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Wright-Phillips carries on, but is struggling a bit.
44.29
Shota Van Putten flicks a high pass forward. Robert Gallagher holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Gallagher cuts inside the box! Robert Gallagher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Southend United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United have changed their lineup with Robbie Eadie replacing Robert Gallagher. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Southend United kicking off!
47.14
Spencer Defoe hits a low pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
60.40
Southend United have made a substitution with Stefan Hollmer replacing Francis Carlton .
63.39
Giacomo Belleri barges into Eddie Wright-Phillips. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
66.47
Kieron Mcgreal hits a low pass to Eddie Wright-Phillips. Eddie Wright-Phillips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
67.42
Giacomo Belleri kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Eadie. Robbie Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Ince. Ross Ince finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
69.49
Max Chandler makes a simple pass to Jermaine Newton. Jermaine Newton makes a probing pass to Tim Ball. Tim Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shota Van Putten.
72.52
Bill Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Giacomo Belleri. Giacomo Belleri lofts in a cross ball towards Shota Van Putten. Shota Van Putten makes a deft header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
87.28
Colin Morris flicks a high ball forward to Shota Van Putten who takes it down. Shota Van Putten makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 3
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 52.0547945205479 vs 47.945205479452
Play Area
Home team third: 30.14%, Midfield: 43.84%, Away team third: 26.03%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Giacomo Belleri of Southend United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Billy Rae (GK)
8
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
6
4. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
7
6
9. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6
11. Tim Ball (ATT)
6

12. David Lowe (GK)
0
13. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
0
14. Trevor Royce (MID)
0

6
2. Daan Ricci (DEF)
6
3. Colin Morris (DEF)
6
4. Billy Hendry (DEF)
6
5. Bill Andrews (DEF)
6
10
8. Hugo Tavares (ATT)
5
10. Ross Ince (ATT)
6
11. Francis Carlton (ATT)
8

12. Stefan Hollmer (ATT)
6
13. Nick Beattie (DEF)
0
14. Robbie Eadie (MID)
6