Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 8,146 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Hendrie.
0.00
0-0Ipswich Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.19
0-0Mauricio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ripley collects the pass. Tim Ripley shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
3.59
0-0Wayne Morris takes it forward alone. Wayne Morris finds some space and shoots from distance but Billy Rae is on top of it.
6.26
0-0Stephen Wise advances with the ball. Stephen Wise threads the ball through to Trevor Vieira but he's offside!
9.42
Mauricio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Joao Faria collects the pass. Joao Faria rushes past Gavin Strachan! Some good footwork from Joao Faria provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.25
Mauricio Rubio surges forward with the ball. Mauricio Rubio shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
12.35
0-0Tim Power hacks Trevor Vieira from behind! The referee calls over Tim Power and shows him a yellow card! Trevor Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.38
Seth Roberts flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wayne Morris plays the ball forward to Joao Faria. Joao Faria shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
15.24
Ralph Lisbie makes a probing pass to Tim Ripley. Tim Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Lisbie. Ralph Lisbie takes a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.31
1-0Trevor Vieira darts forward. Trevor Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Christian Prantl had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
21.55
Seth Roberts flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Morris who brings the ball under control. Wayne Morris passes the ball forward to Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
28.01
1-0Arturo Del Sol hacks Ralph Lisbie from behind! Arturo Del Sol is given a warning by the referee! Ralph Lisbie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.06
Helder Martins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess hits a low pass to Tim Ball. Tim Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.14
Tim Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hugo Tavares. Hugo Tavares controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
36.52
David Bridges makes an attacking run forward. David Bridges shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
38.48
With vision, Arturo Del Sol plays the ball forward to David Bridges. David Bridges threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tim Ball. Tim Ball makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.42
Tim Ripley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria plays a one-two with Ronnie Van Der Meyde and rushes in on goal... Joao Faria muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
Ralph Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Mauricio Rubio who takes it down. Mauricio Rubio shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
49.53
Mauricio Rubio makes a beautiful solo run. Mauricio Rubio flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Van Der Meyde controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ronnie Van Der Meyde makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
53.08
Tim Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.02
Ralph Lisbie darts forward. Ralph Lisbie makes a great pass forward. Hugo Tavares runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
57.28
Stephen Wise takes it forward alone. Stephen Wise sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.57
3-1Stephen Wise comes in with a late challenge on Daniel Boyd. The referee brings Stephen Wise to one side and gives him a warning! Daniel Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.57
Seth Roberts hacks Leonardo Vidal from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leonardo Vidal stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.19
Harvey Burgess catches Tim Ripley on the ankles. The referee calls over Harvey Burgess and warns him to calm down! Tim Ripley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.48
3-1Seth Roberts makes a simple pass to Ralph Lisbie. Ralph Lisbie flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Tavares collects the pass. Hugo Tavares whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Meyde. Ronnie Van Der Meyde makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but Stephen Wise blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
75.11
Stephen Wise flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ball collects the pass. Tim Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Christian Prantl punches it away to safety.
81.56
3-1Seth Roberts hacks Tim Ball from behind! The referee calls over Seth Roberts and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Tim Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.14
Stephen Wise knocks the ball forward to David Bridges. David Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Leonardo Vidal. Leonardo Vidal is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.02
With some swift thinking, Hugo Tavares plays the ball forward to Mauricio Rubio. Mauricio Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Ripley. Tim Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.16
Stephen Wise surges forward with the ball. Stephen Wise passes the ball forward but Harvey Burgess is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
10
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
36.2%
63.7%
Play Area
26.2%
47.5%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tim Ball of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Del Sol (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Helder Martins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Wise (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Bridges (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Trevor Vieira (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Harvey Burgess (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Leonardo Vidal (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tim Ball (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Demetrio Corini (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paolo Pallister (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Guerrero (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christian Prantl (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Daniel Boyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seth Roberts (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 4. | Wayne Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tim Power (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Tim Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ralph Lisbie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Mauricio Rubio (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Joao Faria (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ronnie Van Der Meyde (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Hugo Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brendan Byrne (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kelvin Hurst (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Glynn Burbage (MID) | 0 | |