Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 12,515 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Moncur.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Moncur.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
2.36
0-1Martin Ziegenhagen kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Sturridge. Nicky Sturridge deftly passes the ball to Nigel Boyd, releasing him through on goal. Nigel Boyd comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.05
0-1Alejandro Gil makes a probing pass to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby laces a through ball forward to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.41
0-1Dennis Averdijk threads the ball through to Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.04
0-1David Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto whips in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby makes a looping header on goal but it is deflected wide by Martin Ziegenhagen.
16.50
0-1Corner kick to Leeds United. David Green chips it out wide. Eric Lensing looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
20.30
Dennis Averdijk knocks the ball forward to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.15
1-1Eoin Newby threads a neat ball through to Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Boyd. Nigel Boyd finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Steve Merson manages to keep it out.
27.05
Eoin Newby changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Minto. Paolo Minto knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Steve Merson. Excellent save.
30.42
Eoin Newby makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.20
With imagination, Alejandro Gil laces a through ball forward to Dennis Averdijk. Dennis Averdijk flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Minto who brings the ball under control. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Rubio.
38.18
Eoin Newby flicks a high pass forward. Warren Summerbee controls it well on his chest. Warren Summerbee sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
48.49
Billy Mcallister advances with the ball. Billy Mcallister controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicky Sturridge. Nicky Sturridge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.37
Eoin Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Boyd. Nigel Boyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Sturridge. Nicky Sturridge lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Ziegenhagen. Martin Ziegenhagen heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
51.34
1-1Dennis Averdijk catches Nigel Boyd on the ankles. Dennis Averdijk is warned by the referee! Nigel Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.21
Eoin Newby knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Steve Merson manages to gather it easily.
57.10
Alejandro Gil flicks a high ball forward to David Green who takes it down. David Green flicks a high ball forward to Lomano Minto who takes it down. Lomano Minto skips past Jose Rubio! Some good footwork from Lomano Minto provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.14
Billy Mcallister surges forward with the ball. Billy Mcallister sees Paolo Minto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Minto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alejandro Gil.
66.24
1-1Warren Summerbee hacks Dennis Averdijk from behind! The referee brings Warren Summerbee to one side and gives him a warning! Dennis Averdijk gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
67.33
Armin Pfeiffer flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Flintlock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Dennis Averdijk who brings the ball under control. Dennis Averdijk sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
71.29
Eoin Newby flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Sturridge who takes it down. Nicky Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Summerbee. Warren Summerbee rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.44
1-2Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Stuart Richards replacing Lomano Minto and James Flintlock replacing Alejandro Gil .
81.03
David Green threads the ball through to Dennis Averdijk. Dennis Averdijk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gabriel Galadames.
83.07
David Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.10
Erwin Van Barneveld flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Newby comfortably collects the pass. Eoin Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Boyd. Nigel Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Sturridge. Nicky Sturridge connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
87.36
Carlton Flintlock surges forward with the ball. Carlton Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Boyd of Milton Keynes Dons |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Steve Merson (GK)
8
2. Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3. Alejandro Gil (DEF)
6
4. Eric Lensing (DEF)
6
5. Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
6. David Green (MID)
6
7. Dennis Averdijk (MID)
7
8. Carlton Flintlock (MID)
6
9. Alfred Eadie (ATT)
6
10. Luke Huckerby (ATT)
8
11. Lomano Minto (ATT)
6
12. James Flintlock (DEF)
6
13. Ledley Drake (MID)
0
14. Stuart Richards (ATT)
6
1. Simon Barry (GK)
6
2. Erwin Van Barneveld (DEF)
6
3. Billy Mcallister (DEF)
7
4. Gabriel Galadames (DEF)
6
5. Jose Rubio (DEF)
6
6. Eoin Newby (MID)
8
7. Nigel Boyd (MID)
9
8. Martin Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
9. Nicky Sturridge (ATT)
8
10. Paolo Minto (ATT)
6
11. Warren Summerbee (ATT)
8
12. Gabriel Izquierdo (MID)
0
13. Malcolm Shearer (DEF)
0
14. Brendan Hapgood (DEF)
0