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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 20,655 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.44
0-0Marcus Hamilton makes a probing pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Christian Nyarko.
4.50
0-0Lee Deane decides to run forward with the ball. Lee Deane threads the ball through to Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Christian Nyarko who gathers it comfortably.
8.37
0-0Luis A. Jorginho makes a probing pass to Yuriy Rebrov. Yuriy Rebrov passes the ball forward to Phil Makin. Phil Makin shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
14.46
1-0Marcus Hamilton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Krunoslav Cvitanovic!
20.10
Damien Richards makes a simple pass to Ferry Mans. Ferry Mans passes the ball forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
22.38
Phil Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.52
Damien Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferry Mans. Ferry Mans makes a probing pass to Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.09
Korey Moose controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Opdam. Ignacio Opdam sees a break and surges forward. Ignacio Opdam shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Anderton easily smothers it!
33.04
Marcus Hamilton chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Christian Nyarko.
34.34
Ignacio Opdam makes a simple pass to Phil Makin. Phil Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.32
Phil Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Kahn and rushes in on goal... Simon Shearer cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.36
Phil Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brahim Bendjedid.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
48.43
Leevi Essbjorn kicks a strong pass forward to Nikos Pappas. Nikos Pappas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Christian Nyarko easily picks it out of the air!
49.12
Ferry Mans chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.55
Nikos Pappas makes a beautiful solo run. Nikos Pappas goes all the way! Nikos Pappas rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.13
Eben Nyarko flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.09
2-0Rudy Tresor hacks Nikos Pappas from behind! Rudy Tresor is shown the yellow card! Nikos Pappas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.39
Leevi Essbjorn decides to run forward with the ball. Leevi Essbjorn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Korey Moose.
63.11
2-0Leicester City are easily keeping Leeds United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
66.05
2-0Ignacio Opdam clumsily knocks into Phil Whelan. The referee calls over Ignacio Opdam and warns him to calm down! Phil Whelan runs off the knock.
72.15
Marcus Hamilton knocks the ball forward to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brahim Bendjedid.
75.42
Phil Makin hacks Lee Deane from behind! Phil Makin is given a warning by the referee! Lee Deane runs off the knock.
78.27
Yuriy Rebrov controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Phil Makin. Phil Makin shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Jacob Anderton manages to gather it comfortably.
87.11
Rudy Tresor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Makin. Phil Makin shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Eben Nyarko makes a probing pass to Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
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