Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Thompson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
4.25
0-0With vision, Matthew Nyarko plays the ball forward to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima advances inside the box! Rafael Lima cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Amine Haouche gets down and covers it.
14.52
Harry Higginbotham advances with the ball. Harry Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Power. With a superhuman jump, Niccolo Power connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
15.13
Graham Middleton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham Middleton whips in a cross ball towards Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
18.49
0-0Augusto Martin makes a simple pass to Francisco Smith. Francisco Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin plays a quick one-two with Louis Dufresnes and rushes in on goal... Youri Karpin tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.01
Graham Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but somehow Stephane Scifo manages to keep it out.
26.41
Filipe Tavares darts forward. Filipe Tavares controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes cuts inside the box! Louis Dufresnes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.30
Graham Middleton knocks the ball forward to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes whips in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
30.33
Harry Higginbotham runs straight at the opposition's defence. Harry Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Wes Hitchcock. Wes Hitchcock gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but is denied by Amine Haouche. Excellent save.
32.36
Matthew Nyarko flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima collects the pass. Rafael Lima shoots from 25 yards. Fantastic reaction save from Amine Haouche!
40.24
Natale Cannarsa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes plays a one-two with Quim Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Louis Dufresnes shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stephane Scifo.
44.03
0-1Danny Laver threads a neat ball through to Christian Barollo. Christian Barollo makes a probing pass to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Quim Monteiro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stephane Scifo with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County have changed their lineup with Lucas Silva replacing Les Barrett. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. The Stockport County players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
48.49
0-1Wes Hitchcock clumsily knocks into Augusto Martin. The referee calls over Wes Hitchcock and warns him to calm down! Augusto Martin runs off the knock.
49.52
Harvey Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Nyarko holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Nyarko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
51.09
0-1Graham Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Quim Monteiro collects the pass. Quim Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Marco Laurent catches Youri Karpin on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
53.48
Harry Robson flicks a high ball forward to Harry Higginbotham who takes it down. Harry Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Amine Haouche. What a great pair of hands!
60.26
0-1Stockport County have made a substitution with Nigel Powell replacing Wes Hitchcock .Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Richard Meite replacing Augusto Martin and Mark Pagliuca replacing Quim Monteiro .
61.28
0-1Lucas Silva threads a neat ball through to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima collects the pass. Rafael Lima knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.27
Marco Laurent flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Laver.
66.06
Graham Middleton sees Mark Pagliuca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Pagliuca lofts in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.44
0-2Rafael Lima clumsily knocks into Danny Laver. Rafael Lima is shown the yellow card! Danny Laver stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.29
Lucas Silva passes the ball forward to Pascal Cziommer. Pascal Cziommer hits a low pass to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Filipe Tavares.
77.36
Leeds United have made a substitution with Michel Koutouan replacing Graham Middleton .
81.34
Danny Laver surges forward with the ball. Danny Laver sees a break and surges forward. Danny Laver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stephane Scifo who gathers it comfortably.
83.26
Harry Higginbotham makes a simple pass to Nigel Powell. Nigel Powell shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
87.55
Natale Cannarsa threads the ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin hits a low pass to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Quim Monteiro 44 Louis Dufresnes 66, 88 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Louis Dufresnes of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Stephane Scifo (GK)
7
2. Harvey Beckham (DEF)
6
3. Marco Laurent (DEF)
6
4. Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5. Les Barrett (DEF)
6
6. Pascal Cziommer (MID)
6
7. Matthew Nyarko (MID)
6
8. Harry Higginbotham (MID)
7
9. Rafael Lima (ATT)
6
10. Niccolo Power (ATT)
6
11. Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
6
12. Lucas Silva (DEF)
6
13. Graham Jacobs (MID)
0
14. Nigel Powell (ATT)
6
1. Amine Haouche (GK)
8
2. Danny Laver (DEF)
7
3. Filipe Tavares (DEF)
6
4. Augusto Martin (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Smith (MID)
6
6. Christian Barollo (MID)
6
7. Graham Middleton (MID)
7
8. Natale Cannarsa (MID)
6
9. Louis Dufresnes (ATT)
10
10. Quim Monteiro (ATT)
8
11. Youri Karpin (ATT)
7
12. Richard Meite (DEF)
6
13. Michel Koutouan (MID)
6
14. Mark Pagliuca (ATT)
6