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 Aston Villa. A crowd of 17,655 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.46
0-1Jonatan Farnerud kicks a strong pass forward to Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana goes all the way! Xavier Orellana shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.33
0-1Titus Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephan Zermatten.
10.13
0-1Titus Ward clumsily knocks into Daniel Alvarado. Titus Ward is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Alvarado runs off the knock.
15.14
0-1Leevi Essbjorn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nikos Pappas. Nikos Pappas knocks the ball forward to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.32
Guglielmo Lavecchia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Kolyvanov. Igor Kolyvanov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
18.09
0-1Igor Kolyvanov chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
21.06
Damien Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Whelan. Phil Whelan makes a simple pass to Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.14
Marcello Moro makes a simple pass to Jonatan Farnerud. Jonatan Farnerud knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado whips in a cross ball towards Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.21
Titus Ward passes the ball forward to Ferry Mans. Ferry Mans makes a probing pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Guglielmo Lavecchia.
32.41
1-2Jonatan Farnerud comes in with a late challenge on Ferry Mans. Jonatan Farnerud is warned by the referee! Ferry Mans gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.02
Leevi Essbjorn chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Whelan. Phil Whelan makes a simple pass to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fernando Verges who gathers it comfortably.
34.13
Marcus Hamilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Carragher.
44.38
Damien Richards passes the ball forward to Marcus Hamilton. Marcus Hamilton surges forward with the ball. Marcus Hamilton whips in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Aston Villa start the second half!
49.50
Titus Ward knocks the ball forward to Phil Whelan. Phil Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.34
Igor Kolyvanov takes it forward alone. Igor Kolyvanov shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.54
Aston Villa are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
59.21
Leevi Essbjorn knocks the ball forward to Ferry Mans. Ferry Mans knocks the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Fernando Verges!
61.20
Alex Appiah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.21
Phil Whelan makes a simple pass to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.43
Alex Appiah makes a probing pass to Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jacob Anderton.
66.33
Jonatan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana lofts in a cross ball towards Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Jacob Anderton manages to gather it comfortably.
73.39
Titus Ward brings the ball forward. Titus Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer shoots from long range but it is miles over!
78.18
Guglielmo Lavecchia barges into Simon Shearer. The referee calls over Guglielmo Lavecchia and warns him to calm down! Simon Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.38
Ferry Mans passes the ball forward to Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer goes all the way! Simon Shearer tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.31
Jonatan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jacob Anderton manages to gather it comfortably.
83.49
Jonatan Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.35
Alex Appiah controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Alvarado. Daniel Alvarado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vasyl Ryabushko. Vasyl Ryabushko rockets a shot on goal. It's there!! Jacob Anderton has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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