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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 9,194 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leeds United and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Leeds United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.01
Nicky Philips makes a probing pass to James Wright. James Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patricio Ortega.
3.08
Nicky Philips knocks the ball forward to Henry Batty. Henry Batty plays a perfect one-two with James Wright and rushes in on goal... Henry Batty shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henry Batty!
6.09
Vitor Jesus makes a probing pass to Ivan Shearer. Ivan Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.22
Jean Chr. Ait-Ouarab kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron Rowett. Aaron Rowett sees a break and surges forward. Aaron Rowett shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
9.27
Graham Hamilton threads the ball through to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.09
Mark Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Shearer. Ivan Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
15.49
Jermaine Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiago Faria. Tiago Faria makes a probing pass to Ruel Carter. Ruel Carter whips in a cross ball towards Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver directs the ball goalwards with his head. Tommy Bower easily smothers it.
16.02
Tiago Faria chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Tommy Bower manages to gather it comfortably.
26.30
Nicky Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright whips in a cross ball towards Henry Batty. Henry Batty is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.38
Billy Sullivan passes the ball forward to Nicky Philips. Nicky Philips makes a probing pass to Henry Batty. Henry Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Zoltan Dehu manages to keep it out.
33.48
Vitor Jesus threads the ball through to Ivan Shearer. Ivan Shearer shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.57
Billy Sullivan clumsily knocks into Ruel Carter. The referee calls over Billy Sullivan and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.33
Bakary Friedmann knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver makes a probing pass to Ivan Shearer but he's offside!
39.27
Vitor Jesus chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Shearer. Ivan Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.46
Mark Beckham sees space and advances. Mark Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Carter. Ruel Carter heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.41
Jermaine Barmby passes the ball forward to Bakary Friedmann. Bakary Friedmann kicks a strong pass forward to Ivan Shearer. Ivan Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Carter. Ruel Carter connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.18
Tiago Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Shearer. Ivan Shearer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Tommy Bower!
48.44
Bakary Friedmann makes a beautiful solo run. Bakary Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.33
Aaron Rowett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright whips in a cross ball towards Henry Batty. Henry Batty powers a header at goal. It's there!! Zoltan Dehu has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.01
Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Blackburn Rovers's defence.
57.51
Jermaine Barmby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tiago Faria. Tiago Faria makes a simple pass to Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Tommy Bower!
60.20
Graham Hamilton flicks the ball to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Patricio Ortega.
61.22
Aaron Rowett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Zoltan Dehu easily smothers it!
63.36
Nicky Philips passes the ball forward to Henry Batty. Henry Batty tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.18
Aaron Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, James Wright. James Wright shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
67.21
Graham Hamilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper goes all the way! Eoin Cooper tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
69.53
Nicky Philips makes a probing pass to Eoin Cooper. Eoin Cooper finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
71.11
Bakary Friedmann decides to run forward with the ball. Bakary Friedmann whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Carter. Ruel Carter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.28
Patricio Ortega threads the ball through to Vitor Jesus. Vitor Jesus threads the ball through to Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Sullivan.
79.46
Jermaine Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Friedmann. Bakary Friedmann kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Oliver. Terry Oliver knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Carter. Ruel Carter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.15
Aaron Rowett takes it forward alone. Aaron Rowett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Carter.
85.12
Jermaine Barmby surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Barmby knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Carter. Ruel Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ivan Shearer. Ivan Shearer shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.05
Graham Hamilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Batty. Henry Batty lofts in a cross ball towards James Wright. James Wright heads the ball goalwards but somehow Zoltan Dehu manages to keep it out.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Carter of Blackburn Rovers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 6
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 10
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 50.5882352941176 vs 49.4117647058824
Play Area
Home team third: 23.53%, Midfield: 45.88%, Away team third: 30.59%

Scorers