Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Norwich CityNorwich City
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Christopher Terrell Christopher Terrell
Marcos AndresM. Andres70
G
1captain
G
67Nigel KitsonN. Kitson
Elena VidalE. Vidal70
D
2
D
64Gianni CorradoG. Corrado
Thomas GrondinT. Grondin66
D
3
D
63Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi
Jos De GraefJ. De Graef65
D
4
D
41Billy SouthgateB. Southgate
Stefano LuijpersS. Luijpers68
M
5
M
42Nicky McManamanN. McManaman
Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray69
M
6
M
55Wayne GeorgeW. George
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano72
M
7
M
65Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski
James JacksonJ. Jackson71
M
captain8
M
39Ovidiu RipanuO. Ripanu
Anthony BastinA. Bastin67
A
9
A
62Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson70
A
10
A
37Sol PottsS. Potts
Scott BeagrieS. Beagrie72
A
11
A
65Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza
 
Dion GardnerD. Gardner66
M
12
M
41Mervin GreeningM. Greening
Callum TelferC. Telfer69
A
13
M
41Lee LawrenceL. Lawrence
Oscar Jr. ManighettiO. Manighetti32
A
14
M
37Steve KirklandS. Kirkland

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 9,764 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leeds United and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
Norwich City kick off the first half!
2.11
Philipp Littbarski passes the ball forward to Sol Potts. Sol Potts makes a defence splitting pass to Ricardo Gainza. Ricardo Gainza looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.33
James Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Bastin and stumbles forward towards the goal... Scott Beagrie rockets a shot on goal but somehow Billy Southgate happens to be in the right place to block it.
9.45
Scott Beagrie clumsily knocks into Philipp Littbarski. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Philipp Littbarski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.19
Elena Vidal knocks the ball forward to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gavin Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
14.04
Pedro Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Southgate.
15.36
Stefano Luijpers flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson collects the pass. Gavin Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Southgate.
20.36
Leeds United are in full control of this game.
21.46
Manuele Bonfanti comes in with a late challenge on Jos De Graef. The referee calls over Manuele Bonfanti and warns him to calm down! Jos De Graef stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.39
Nicky McManaman threads the ball through to Sol Potts. Sol Potts passes the ball forward but Manuele Bonfanti is offside!
27.54
Philipp Littbarski flicks a high pass forward. Sol Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Potts shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.20
Philipp Littbarski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Potts. Sol Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
42.25
Thomas Grondin barges into Philipp Littbarski. Thomas Grondin is shown the yellow card! Philipp Littbarski hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.22
Elena Vidal makes a strong solo run forward. Elena Vidal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Elena Vidal shoots from outside the area. Nigel Kitson gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
54.37
Harry Mowbray makes a simple pass to Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.39
Wayne George flicks a high pass forward. Sol Potts comfortably collects the pass. Sol Potts threads the ball through into the box. Wayne George takes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
57.13
Thomas Grondin launches a long ball forward. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Southgate.
59.18
Philipp Littbarski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuele Bonfanti. Manuele Bonfanti knocks in a cross ball towards Ovidiu Ripanu. Ovidiu Ripanu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.34
James Jackson threads the ball through to Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
75.28
Thomas Grondin makes a strong solo run forward. Thomas Grondin flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Bastin who takes it down. Anthony Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gianni Corrado.
84.14
Thomas Grondin flicks a high pass forward to Scott Beagrie who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Scott Beagrie stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne George.
89.20
Harry Mowbray runs forward with the ball. Harry Mowbray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Harry Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie whips the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Norwich City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
24.3%
43.2%
32.4%

Scorers
Gavin Davidson 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harry Mowbray of Leeds United

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

1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
6
2.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
7
3.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
6
4.Billy Southgate (DEF)
6
5.Nicky McManaman (MID)
7
6.Wayne George (MID)
7
7.Philipp Littbarski (MID)
7
8.Ovidiu Ripanu (MID)
6
9.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6
10.Sol Potts (ATT)
7
11.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
 
12.Mervin Greening (MID)
0
13.Lee Lawrence (MID)
0
14.Steve Kirkland (MID)
0