Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,811 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0Stoke City get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Howard Knighton clumsily knocks into Paul Allman. The referee warns Howard Knighton to calm down! Paul Allman runs off the knock.
3.06
0-0Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Adam Hapgood controls it well on his chest. Adam Hapgood plays a one-two with Tim Ball and rushes in on goal... Adam Hapgood shoots from just inside the box. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
4.51
Ashley Seaman threads a neat ball through to Tim Ball. Tim Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Paulo Martins!
6.02
0-0Spencer Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Allman. Paul Allman passes the ball forward to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman makes a probing pass to Adam Hapgood but he's offside!
8.31
Paul Scales flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince makes a great pass forward. Maryn Pedemas runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
9.43
0-0Maryn Pedemas flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Froggatt. Nicholas Froggatt shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
14.21
Max Chandler comes in with a late challenge on Ralph Ball. The referee calls over Max Chandler and warns him to calm down! Ralph Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.35
0-0Adam Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Paul Scales. Adam Hapgood is given a warning by the referee! Paul Scales gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.38
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Seaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Seaman shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.42
Paul Allman flicks a high pass forward. Adam Hapgood collects the pass. Adam Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
28.53
0-0Nicholas Froggatt plays the ball forward to Paul Scales. Paul Scales knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.37
Maryn Pedemas flicks a high pass forward to Paul Scales who brings the ball under control. Paul Scales finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
36.21
Nicholas Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Froggatt. Nicholas Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Maryn Pedemas. Maryn Pedemas is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.01
Kader Zeroual hits a low pass to Maryn Pedemas. Maryn Pedemas flicks a high pass forward. Ralph Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ralph Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.57
Showing composure, Howard Knighton laces a through ball forward to Maryn Pedemas. Maryn Pedemas sees Jermaine Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jermaine Richards shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
44.48
Ralph Ball chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks the ball forward to Ralph Ball but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Kader Zeroual threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Froggatt. Nicholas Froggatt changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Froggatt makes a probing pass between the defence to Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leeds United kick off!
47.31
Ralph Ball flicks a high pass forward. Scott Liddell controls it well on his chest. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
48.33
Scott Hansen threads a neat ball through to Tim Ball. Tim Ball tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.52
Spencer Defoe plays the ball forward to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Paulo Martins manages to keep it out.
60.51
0-0Stoke City have made a substitution with Thierry Byrne replacing Ledley Ince .
63.13
Kieron Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.51
0-1Ralph Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Richards. Jermaine Richards plays a scrappy one-two with Thierry Byrne and advances towards the goal... Jermaine Richards makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! David Lowe has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.56
Scott Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess plays a one-two with Tim Ball and rushes in on goal... Harvey Burgess tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.52
Scott Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.45
Paul Allman darts forward. Paul Allman makes an attacking run forward. Paul Allman plays a one-two with Harvey Burgess and advances towards the goal... Paul Allman shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
81.30
Howard Knighton decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Howard Knighton plays the ball forward to Thierry Byrne. Thierry Byrne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.03
Ralph Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicholas Froggatt. Nicholas Froggatt shoots from 20 yards. David Lowe easily gets down and covers it.
85.50
1-1Maryn Pedemas threads a neat ball through to Paul Scales. Paul Scales lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Byrne. Thierry Byrne beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Sebastian Sanchez. Excellent block.
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. David Lowe (GK)
7
2. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3. Max Chandler (DEF)
5
4. Paul Allman (DEF)
8
5. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
7
7. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
6
8. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
9. Tim Ball (ATT)
7
10. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
9
11. Adam Hapgood (ATT)
6
12. Billy Rae (GK)
0
13. Colin McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0
1. Paulo Martins (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Gascoigne (DEF)
6
3. Howard Knighton (DEF)
7
4. Kader Zeroual (DEF)
6
5. Paul Scales (MID)
6
6. Maryn Pedemas (MID)
7
7. Nicholas Froggatt (MID)
7
8. Ralph Ball (MID)
7
9. Scott Liddell (ATT)
6
10. Jermaine Richards (ATT)
9
11. Ledley Ince (ATT)
6
12. Oleg Power (DEF)
0
13. Eddie Gordon (DEF)
0
14. Thierry Byrne (ATT)
6