Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers
Ben MorganBen Morgan Jim Martin Jim Martin
Billy RaeB. Rae67
G
1
G
63Yassine SinouhY. Sinouh
Spencer DefoeS. Defoe64
D
2
D
47Patrick GreenP. Green
Alejandro LeonA. Leon66
D
3
D
56Graham WatsonG. Watson
Arturo Del SolA. Del Sol72
D
4
D
57Valerien RascleV. Rascle
Helder MartinsH. Martins60
D
5
M
62Patrick CutlerP. Cutler
Stephen WiseS. Wise56
M
6
M
64Eugenio FernandezE. Fernandez
David BridgesD. Bridges70
M
captain7captain
M
71Brian LawrenceB. Lawrence
Trevor VieiraT. Vieira63
A
8
M
64Ugo WiltordU. Wiltord
Harvey BurgessH. Burgess70
A
9
A
56Robbie LofthouseR. Lofthouse
Eduardo GuerreroE. Guerrero66
A
10
A
68Chris WiltordC. Wiltord
Tim BallT. Ball64
A
11
A
56Nicky DuberryN. Duberry
 
David LoweD. Lowe49
G
12
G
48Ciro FuserC. Fuser
Demetrio CoriniD. Corini66
M
13
M
61Antonio FariaA. Faria
Paolo PallisterP. Pallister46
A
14
A
63Tony van DamT. van Dam

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 10,402 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.


0.00
Bolton Wanderers get the match underway!
2.18
Patrick Cutler flicks a high pass forward to Nicky Duberry who brings the ball under control. Nicky Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.13
Eugenio Fernandez catches Arturo Del Sol in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Arturo Del Sol rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
16.41
Nicky Duberry comes in with a very late challenge on David Bridges. Nicky Duberry is shown the red card!! David Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.28
David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Burgess collects the pass. Harvey Burgess plays a quick one-two with Trevor Vieira and rushes in on goal... Harvey Burgess rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
22.24
David Bridges flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero shoots from outside the area but is denied by Yassine Sinouh. Excellent save.
27.41
Patrick Green makes a probing pass to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Lofthouse but he's offside!
32.31
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.40
Seeing Brian Lawrence's attacking run, Robbie Lofthouse quickly throws the ball into his path. Brian Lawrence sees space and advances. Brian Lawrence hits a low pass to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
40.45
Stephen Wise threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero threads the ball through to David Bridges but he's offside!
42.53
Arturo Del Sol chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Wise. Stephen Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Bridges. David Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bolton Wanderers players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Leeds United kick off!
49.02
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Lofthouse controls it well on his chest. Robbie Lofthouse shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
51.32
Tim Ball catches Valerien Rascle on the ankles. The referee brings Tim Ball to one side and gives him a warning! Valerien Rascle hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.51
Graham Watson hacks Tim Ball from behind! Graham Watson is shown the yellow card! Tim Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.40
Leeds United have made a substitution with Demetrio Corini replacing David Bridges .
66.55
Brian Lawrence clumsily knocks into Arturo Del Sol. Brian Lawrence is shown the yellow card! Arturo Del Sol runs off the knock.
75.18
Helder Martins sees Demetrio Corini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Demetrio Corini flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess threads the ball through to Trevor Vieira but he's offside!
79.02
Robbie Lofthouse barges into Demetrio Corini. The referee calls over Robbie Lofthouse and shows him a yellow card! Demetrio Corini stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.52
Demetrio Corini flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Wise collects the pass. Stephen Wise makes a probing pass to Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
85.28
Patrick Cutler catches Arturo Del Sol on the ankles. The referee calls over Patrick Cutler and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Del Sol runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Bolton Wanderers
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
6
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
2

Possession
57.4%
42.6%
Play Area
29.5%
49.2%
21.3%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Del Sol of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Billy Rae (GK)
6
2.Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
3.Alejandro Leon (DEF)
6
4.Arturo Del Sol (DEF)
6
5.Helder Martins (DEF)
6
6.Stephen Wise (MID)
6
7.David Bridges (MID)
6
8.Trevor Vieira (ATT)
6
9.Harvey Burgess (ATT)
6
10.Eduardo Guerrero (ATT)
6
11.Tim Ball (ATT)
5
 
12.David Lowe (GK)
0
13.Demetrio Corini (MID)
6
14.Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0

1.Yassine Sinouh (GK)
6
2.Patrick Green (DEF)
6
3.Graham Watson (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Valerien Rascle (DEF)
6
5.Patrick Cutler (MID)yellow card
5
6.Nicky Duberry (ATT)red card
3
7.Brian Lawrence (MID)yellow card
6
8.Ugo Wiltord (MID)
6
9.Robbie Lofthouse (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Eugenio Fernandez (MID)red card
3
11.Chris Wiltord (ATT)
6
 
12.Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13.Antonio Faria (MID)
0
14.Tony van Dam (ATT)
0