Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Carlisle United. A crowd of 19,092 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Carlisle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Atherton.


0.00
The first half starts with Carlisle United kicking off!
2.03
Hugo Lopes barges into Martino Bonora. The referee warns Hugo Lopes to calm down! Martino Bonora stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.01
Ledley Chadwick barges into Nicky Power. The referee brings Ledley Chadwick to one side and gives him a warning! Nicky Power stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.59
Nicky Power receives the ball from a throw-in from Fernando Fernandes. Nicky Power flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
15.13
Ledley Chadwick changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Chadwick puts a great ball through. David Konchesky runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
20.50
Nicky Power changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicky Power knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Haouche who gathers it comfortably.
21.19
Nicky Power sees Aaron Wau in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Aaron Wau shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
32.44
Nicky Power makes a probing pass to Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amine Haouche who gathers it comfortably.
38.10
Nicky Power controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Salomon Ndo. Salomon Ndo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Amine Haouche.
40.38
Rabiu Babayaro kicks a strong pass forward to Igor Nikiforov. Igor Nikiforov threads the ball through to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes puts a great ball through but Aaron Wau is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
42.24
Ledley Chadwick flicks a high pass forward to David Konchesky who brings the ball under control. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.22
Nicky Power catches Ledley Chadwick on the ankles. The referee warns Nicky Power to calm down! Ledley Chadwick stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leeds United kick off the second half!
47.47
Tryggvi Brynjarsson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Tryggvi Brynjarsson hits a low pass to David Konchesky. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ignacio Pabón.
48.56
Igor Nikiforov flicks a high ball forward to Hugo Lopes who takes it down. Hugo Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Wau. Aaron Wau rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Amine Haouche manages to keep it out.
49.14
Salomon Ndo clumsily knocks into Robbie Chadwick. The referee calls over Salomon Ndo and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.17
Claus Leonhardsen threads a neat ball through to David Konchesky. David Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.05
With great vision, Nicky Power plays the ball forward to Hugo Lopes. Hugo Lopes shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Amine Haouche.
60.11
Robbie Chadwick threads a neat ball through to Ledley Chadwick. Ledley Chadwick makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Konchesky. David Konchesky sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
63.06
Nicky Power brings the ball forward. Nicky Power knocks in a cross ball towards Aaron Wau. Aaron Wau powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.44
Ignacio Pabón passes the ball forward to Igor Nikiforov. Igor Nikiforov takes it forward alone. Igor Nikiforov knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andre Da Silva Rivelino.
75.05
Rabiu Babayaro launches a long ball forward. Aaron Wau knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Augusto Martin.
78.53
Igor Nikiforov flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Hugo Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Wau. Aaron Wau is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
79.55
Tommy Naylor chips the ball to his team mate, David Konchesky. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.35
Tommy Naylor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Tommy Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joel Litmanen who gathers it comfortably.
85.53
Ledley Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. David Konchesky collects the pass. David Konchesky controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
87.31
Martino Bonora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen flicks a high ball forward to David Konchesky who takes it down. David Konchesky knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
With vision, Tryggvi Brynjarsson plays the ball forward to Ledley Chadwick. Ledley Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Lappanese. Gabriele Lappanese knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
31.9%
45.8%
22.2%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Power of Carlisle United

Match Ratings