Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Chester City. A crowd of 16,060 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leeds United and Chester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Leeds United and Chester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Leeds United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
0-0Eddie Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
3.37
0-1Ivan Higginbotham makes a probing pass to Francis Parker. Francis Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.55
0-1Gavin Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thanassis Iosifidis. Thanassis Iosifidis flicks the ball to his team mate, Steed Zaidan. Steed Zaidan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Davy Pasanen who gathers it comfortably.
8.54
0-1Louis Vandenbroeck makes a simple pass to Lassina Ali Sangaré. Lassina Ali Sangaré flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Walter. Paul Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Kubilay Sükür!
9.31
David Pinheiro chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Walter. Paul Walter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.50
Thanassis Iosifidis chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish shoots from long range but Davy Pasanen is on top of it.
14.38
0-1Jaime Veloso hacks Neil Dalglish from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Dalglish stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.56
Eddie Rodriguez sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Rodriguez knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Zaidan. Steed Zaidan powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
24.14
1-1Eduardo Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Martijn Willems. Eduardo Nunez is warned by the referee! Martijn Willems gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.31
1-1David Pinheiro catches Ashley Woodgate on the ankles. David Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Ashley Woodgate stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.31
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.27
Guillermo Cruz knocks the ball forward to James Owen. James Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Steed Zaidan. Steed Zaidan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's there!! Davy Pasanen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
30.41
Guillermo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Eddie Rodriguez. Eddie Rodriguez passes the ball forward to Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
33.45
Lassina Ali Sangaré knocks the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shoots from 20 yards. Kubilay Sükür easily smothers it.
34.43
Thanassis Iosifidis kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Davy Pasanen easily smothers it!
40.50
Eddie Rodriguez sees space and advances. Eddie Rodriguez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
44.57
Eddie Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steed Zaidan. Steed Zaidan passes the ball forward to Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Davy Pasanen!
45.00
Lassina Ali Sangaré decides to run forward with the ball. Lassina Ali Sangaré goes all the way! Lassina Ali Sangaré tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Chester City start the second half!
47.11
Ashley Woodgate threads the ball through to Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish shoots from distance. Neil Dalglish scores for Leeds United!!
51.48
Ashley Woodgate makes a simple pass to Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
54.58
Eddie Rodriguez advances with the ball. Eddie Rodriguez shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Davy Pasanen manages to gather it comfortably.
57.42
Guillermo Cruz advances with the ball. Guillermo Cruz makes a probing pass to Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.02
Louis Vandenbroeck makes a simple pass to Lassina Ali Sangaré. Lassina Ali Sangaré makes a simple pass to Francis Parker. Francis Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
63.05
Lassina Ali Sangaré flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Walter. Paul Walter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Benjamin.
65.40
Thanassis Iosifidis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Davy Pasanen manages to gather it comfortably.
66.32
David Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. David Pinheiro whips in a cross ball towards Francis Parker. Francis Parker flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
67.41
Lassina Ali Sangaré flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Walter. Paul Walter knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Parker. Francis Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kubilay Sükür easily picks it out of the air!
73.36
Eddie Rodriguez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steed Zaidan. Steed Zaidan shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
75.06
Roland Wyss takes it forward alone. Roland Wyss flicks the ball to his team mate, Steed Zaidan. Steed Zaidan lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Davy Pasanen!
78.23
Martijn Willems knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Higginbotham. Ivan Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Cruz.
81.56
Lassina Ali Sangaré makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Parker. Francis Parker whips in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Kubilay Sükür!
83.21
Guillermo Cruz makes a simple pass to James Owen. James Owen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Nunez. Eduardo Nunez knocks in a cross ball towards Steed Zaidan. Steed Zaidan flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.55
Francis Parker comes in with a late challenge on Guillermo Cruz. Francis Parker is warned by the referee! Guillermo Cruz stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.03
James Owen sees space and advances. James Owen tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Gavin Benjamin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Rodriguez. Eddie Rodriguez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Dalglish. Neil Dalglish tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Steed Zaidan 16, 27, 83 Neil Dalglish 47 | Steinar Berg 3 |