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Match Report

Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play AC Monza in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,099 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leeds United and AC Monza are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
AC Monza kick off!
2.31
Tomas Jesus takes it forward alone. Tomas Jesus knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Ambrosetti but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.13
Luke Le Saux sees space and advances. Luke Le Saux makes a simple pass to Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.33
Luca Longhi passes the ball forward to Craig Brady. Craig Brady shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.49
Tomas Jesus makes a simple pass to Tiziano Ambrosetti. Tiziano Ambrosetti plays a perfect one-two with Craig Brady and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Ambrosetti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.34
Luca Longhi threads the ball through to Tiziano Ambrosetti. Tiziano Ambrosetti flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Brady. Craig Brady makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.50
Stefano Abbruscato flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Brady. Craig Brady whips in a cross ball towards Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Thanassis Vryzas is on top of it.
27.23
Giovanni Varricchio kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Abbruscato. Stefano Abbruscato flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
28.44
Malcolm Cutler takes it forward alone. Malcolm Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Gyan. Stephan Gyan heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.41
Stefano Abbruscato controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiziano Ambrosetti. Tiziano Ambrosetti knocks in a cross ball towards Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Thanassis Vryzas.
39.40
Tomas Jesus knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Ambrosetti. Tiziano Ambrosetti lofts in a cross ball towards Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
42.49
Luca Longhi makes a probing pass to Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio finds some space and shoots from distance. Armando Di Vaio scores for AC Monza!!
45.00
Stefano Abbruscato passes the ball forward to Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Thanassis Vryzas is on top of it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Leeds United kick off the second half!
51.15
Luca Longhi flicks the ball to his team mate, Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Ambrosetti and rushes in on goal... Armando Di Vaio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.52
Duncan Caldwell kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Brady. Craig Brady kicks a strong pass forward to Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio tries a spectacular strike. Thanassis Vryzas easily smothers it.
59.36
Tomas Jesus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Brady. Craig Brady shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Thanassis Vryzas manages to gather it comfortably.
67.29
Luca Longhi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Brady. Craig Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.23
Stefano Abbruscato threads the ball through to Tiziano Ambrosetti. Tiziano Ambrosetti plays a perfect one-two with Craig Brady and rushes in on goal... Tiziano Ambrosetti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Thanassis Vryzas is on top of it.
71.16
Emiliano Pasqualin passes the ball forward to Stefano Abbruscato. Stefano Abbruscato knocks the ball forward to Tiziano Ambrosetti. Tiziano Ambrosetti knocks the ball to his team mate, Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.01
Stefano Abbruscato makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Ambrosetti. Tiziano Ambrosetti controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Thanassis Vryzas manages to gather it comfortably.
77.28
Stefano Abbruscato brings the ball forward. Stefano Abbruscato shoots from distance but Thanassis Vryzas is on top of it.
78.20
Stefano Abbruscato chips the ball to his team mate, Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Brady. Craig Brady powers a header at goal but Thanassis Vryzas is on top of it.
83.56
Giovanni Varricchio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Abbruscato. Stefano Abbruscato passes the ball forward to Armando Di Vaio. Armando Di Vaio makes a probing pass to Craig Brady. Craig Brady takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Craig Brady!
87.43
Duncan Caldwell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Brady. Craig Brady plays a perfect one-two with Tiziano Ambrosetti and rushes in on goal... Craig Brady tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Craig Brady of AC Monza

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 13
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 7
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 36.25 vs 63.75
Play Area
Home team third: 36.25%, Midfield: 47.50%, Away team third: 16.25%