Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 16,976 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leeds United and Sunderland are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Leeds United and Sunderland are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Sunderland kick off!
15.57
0-1Trevor McManaman chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Marek Pol has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.27
0-1Zbigniew Boniek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin passes the ball forward to Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.54
Zbigniew Boniek makes a probing pass to Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin goes all the way! Mathias Dahlin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
24.17
0-1Teddy Lawrence knocks the ball forward to Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Riegler.
26.30
0-1Sunderland are easily keeping Leeds United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
30.16
Trevor McManaman knocks the ball forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.16
0-2David Riegler makes a simple pass to Trevor Mccann. Trevor Mccann makes a beautiful solo run. Trevor Mccann plays a perfect one-two with Wesley Rogers and rushes in on goal... Trevor Mccann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Craig Dyer is on top of it.
44.06
Mario Gatt threads the ball through to Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
Wade Ortiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Mccann. Trevor Mccann knocks the ball forward to Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
47.19
Albrecht Polheim chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.08
Joao Veloso sees a break and surges forward. Joao Veloso controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.23
Zbigniew Boniek knocks the ball forward to Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin goes all the way! Mathias Dahlin shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mathias Dahlin!
69.34
Teddy Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort. Marek Pol easily smothers it.
72.45
Jody Mike passes the ball forward to Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim advances with the ball. Albrecht Polheim plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Hughes and rushes in on goal... Albrecht Polheim tries a spectacular strike. Marek Pol is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.40
Zbigniew Boniek chips the ball to his team mate, Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers goes all the way! Wesley Rogers takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Craig Dyer manages to gather it comfortably.
77.07
1-3Teddy Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Lucian Olteanu. The referee calls over Teddy Lawrence and warns him to calm down! Lucian Olteanu runs off the knock.
78.03
Albrecht Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes plays a perfect one-two with Oleg Dixon and rushes in on goal... Nigel Hughes shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Marek Pol!
81.15
Pedro Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan makes a simple pass to Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.50
Muzzy Özalan threads the ball through to Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Gatt.
85.02
Pedro Moutinho threads the ball through to Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan sees space and advances. Muzzy Özalan threads the ball through to Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Craig Dyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.01
Trevor Mccann takes it forward alone. Trevor Mccann goes all the way! Trevor Mccann rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Craig Dyer!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
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