Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Matthew Rees Matthew Rees
Marcos AndresM. Andres70
G
1captain
G
74Chris BloomerC. Bloomer
Elena VidalE. Vidal70
D
2
D
71Greg MarsdenG. Marsden
Thomas GrondinT. Grondin66
D
3
D
69Des InceD. Ince
Jos De GraefJ. De Graef65
D
4
D
70John GrantJ. Grant
Stefano LuijpersS. Luijpers68
M
5
D
70Aaron CrooksA. Crooks
Dion GardnerD. Gardner66
M
6
M
70Arthur PetersA. Peters
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano71
M
7
M
71Norman CarltonN. Carlton
James JacksonJ. Jackson71
M
captain8
M
71Harry MilburnH. Milburn
Anthony BastinA. Bastin67
A
9
A
72Gerard SerredszumG. Serredszum
Scott BeagrieS. Beagrie72
A
10
A
68Wes WilsonW. Wilson
Callum TelferC. Telfer69
A
11
A
69Jason JessJ. Jess
 
Albert RodriguezA. Rodriguez26
D
12
A
66Ben ImpeyB. Impey
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson69
A
13
M
69Nick FowlerN. Fowler
Malcolm MilburnM. Milburn25
A
14
D
69Robert WhelanR. Whelan

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 9,254 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Froggatt.


0.00
Leeds United kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
Elena Vidal breaks forward. Elena Vidal threads a neat ball through to Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Scott Beagrie through on goal. Some good footwork from Scott Beagrie provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.24
Jos De Graef flicks a high pass forward to Scott Beagrie who brings the ball under control. Scott Beagrie takes it forward alone. Scott Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
9.24
John Grant takes it forward alone. John Grant controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jason Jess through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jason Jess provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
14.10
Elena Vidal knocks the ball forward to James Jackson. James Jackson sees space and advances. James Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Lozano. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Lozano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Chris Bloomer is on top of it.
15.48
Arthur Peters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Jess. Jason Jess threads the ball through to Norman Carlton but he's offside!
18.25
Stefano Luijpers changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stefano Luijpers whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Bastin. Anthony Bastin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.55
Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward to Gerard Serredszum who brings the ball under control. Gerard Serredszum knocks the ball forward, putting Arthur Peters through on goal. Arthur Peters side-steps and rifles a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.30
Harry Milburn barges into Stefano Luijpers. Harry Milburn is warned by the referee! Stefano Luijpers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.43
Jos De Graef pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jos De Graef controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Luijpers. Stefano Luijpers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Chris Bloomer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.19
Thomas Grondin hacks Wes Wilson from behind! Thomas Grondin is shown the yellow card! Wes Wilson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
34.39
Arthur Peters makes a simple pass to Wes Wilson. Wes Wilson runs straight at the defence! Wes Wilson shoots from just inside the box but it is shockingly off target!
39.20
With a delightful solo run, Dion Gardner stretches the opposition's defence. Dion Gardner lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.44
Arthur Peters runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arthur Peters plays a quick one-two with Wes Wilson and rushes in on goal... Arthur Peters shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
44.54
James Jackson passes the ball forward to Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. The Wigan Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
48.08
Elena Vidal decides to run forward with the ball. Elena Vidal knocks in a cross ball towards Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.56
Pedro Lozano passes the ball forward to Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.05
Elena Vidal flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Lozano controls it well on his chest. Pedro Lozano threads the ball through to James Jackson. James Jackson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
60.03
Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with Robert Whelan replacing Greg Marsden, Nick Fowler replacing Wes Wilson and Ben Impey replacing Gerard Serredszum .
67.01
Des Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Fowler. Nick Fowler edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nick Fowler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
73.54
Pedro Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Bastin. Anthony Bastin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.46
Norman Carlton threads a neat ball through to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.29
Jos De Graef sweeps the ball up the wings. Stefano Luijpers knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Crooks.
85.25
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
Elena Vidal makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Scott Beagrie collects the pass. Scott Beagrie finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Chris Bloomer. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Wigan Athletic
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
27.1%
50%
22.9%

Scorers
Anthony Bastin 18
Stefano Luijpers 27
Callum Telfer 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Luijpers of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Marcos Andres (GK)
6
2.Elena Vidal (DEF)
8
3.Thomas Grondin (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Jos De Graef (DEF)
7
5.Stefano Luijpers (MID)goal scored
9
6.Dion Gardner (MID)
7
7.Pedro Lozano (MID)
7
8.James Jackson (MID)
6
9.Anthony Bastin (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Scott Beagrie (ATT)
7
11.Callum Telfer (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Albert Rodriguez (DEF)
0
13.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
0
14.Malcolm Milburn (ATT)
0

1.Chris Bloomer (GK)
6
2.Greg Marsden (DEF)
6
3.Des Ince (DEF)
6
4.John Grant (DEF)
6
5.Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6.Arthur Peters (MID)
7
7.Norman Carlton (MID)
6
8.Harry Milburn (MID)
5
9.Gerard Serredszum (ATT)
6
10.Wes Wilson (ATT)
6
11.Jason Jess (ATT)
6
 
12.Ben Impey (ATT)
6
13.Nick Fowler (MID)
6
14.Robert Whelan (DEF)
6