Match Report


WalsallWalsall     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Shaun MitchellShaun Mitchell Ben Morgan Ben Morgan
Joe WestwoodJ. Westwood66
G
1
G
67Billy RaeB. Rae
Scott FletcherS. Fletcher64
D
2
D
65Spencer DefoeS. Defoe
Juan GuardiolaJ. Guardiola66
D
3
D
66Alejandro LeonA. Leon
Christian ArendtC. Arendt58
D
4
D
72Arturo Del SolA. Del Sol
Cosimo FerranteC. Ferrante68
D
5
D
62Max ChandlerM. Chandler
Alex McallisterA. Mcallister77
M
captain6
M
56Stephen WiseS. Wise
Thierry GuppyT. Guppy71
M
7captain
M
70David BridgesD. Bridges
Christina BancarelC. Bancarel64
M
8
A
63Trevor VieiraT. Vieira
Morris LloydM. Lloyd64
A
9
A
70Harvey BurgessH. Burgess
Gary DavisG. Davis69
A
10
A
66Eduardo GuerreroE. Guerrero
Teddy ScowcroftT. Scowcroft71
A
11
A
64Tim BallT. Ball
 
Steve GoldbergS. Goldberg73
M
12
G
49David LoweD. Lowe
Julian EberleJ. Eberle51
A
13
M
66Demetrio CoriniD. Corini
Jermaine CroftJ. Croft65
D
14
A
47Paolo PallisterP. Pallister

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Walsall are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.


0.00
The first half starts with Walsall kicking off!
3.17
Arturo Del Sol flicks a high ball forward to Stephen Wise who takes it down. Stephen Wise threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero threads the ball through to Trevor Vieira but he's offside!
12.33
Christina Bancarel hits a low pass to Gary Davis. Gary Davis shoots from 20 yards. Gary Davis scores for Walsall!!
16.54
Stephen Wise catches Christina Bancarel on the ankles. Stephen Wise is shown the yellow card! Christina Bancarel runs off the knock.
22.21
Thierry Guppy hacks David Bridges from behind! The referee warns Thierry Guppy to calm down! David Bridges stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.42
Christina Bancarel passes the ball forward to Gary Davis. Gary Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.25
Christian Arendt sees Cosimo Ferrante in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Cosimo Ferrante makes a probing pass to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
36.27
David Bridges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Joe Westwood.
37.23
David Bridges takes a quick corner, playing it short to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Morris Lloyd reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.38
David Bridges makes a strong solo run forward. David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ball controls it well on his chest. Tim Ball shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tim Ball!
42.11
Arturo Del Sol takes it forward alone. Arturo Del Sol flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Guerrero collects the pass. Eduardo Guerrero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Walsall players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
49.56
Christina Bancarel flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Teddy Scowcroft!
53.28
Stephen Wise decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Wise plays a one-two with Tim Ball and advances towards the goal... Stephen Wise shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Joe Westwood reads it well. Great save!
55.13
Eduardo Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Tim Ball. Tim Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joe Westwood who gathers it comfortably.
59.50
Teddy Scowcroft comes in with a late challenge on David Bridges. Teddy Scowcroft is shown the yellow card! David Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.35
Walsall have made a substitution with Jermaine Croft replacing Cosimo Ferrante .Leeds United have made a substitution with Demetrio Corini replacing David Bridges .
61.42
Christina Bancarel makes a probing pass to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
65.59
Jermaine Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christina Bancarel. Christina Bancarel flicks a high pass forward. Morris Lloyd controls it well on his chest. Morris Lloyd shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
66.37
Alejandro Leon takes a short throw-in bringing Max Chandler into play. Max Chandler takes it forward alone. Max Chandler threads a neat ball through to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess advances inside the box! Harvey Burgess takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.26
Demetrio Corini catches Alex Mcallister on the ankles. Demetrio Corini is warned by the referee! Alex Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.15
Trevor Vieira barges into Christina Bancarel. The referee warns Trevor Vieira to calm down! Christina Bancarel grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.19
Morris Lloyd receives the ball from a throw-in from Thierry Guppy. Morris Lloyd chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Davis. Gary Davis shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
84.45
Demetrio Corini deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Wise. Stephen Wise shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
85.21
Alex Mcallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Billy Rae.
86.00
It's a corner kick. Christina Bancarel loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Alejandro Leon comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
89.45
Alex Mcallister makes a probing pass to Morris Lloyd. Morris Lloyd shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Walsall

Leeds United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
20.6%
47.6%
31.7%

Scorers
Gary Davis 12
Teddy Scowcroft 50
Tim Ball 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Davis of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Joe Westwood (GK)
7
2.Scott Fletcher (DEF)
6
3.Juan Guardiola (DEF)
6
4.Christian Arendt (DEF)
6
5.Cosimo Ferrante (DEF)
6
6.Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
7.Thierry Guppy (MID)
6
8.Christina Bancarel (MID)
8
9.Morris Lloyd (ATT)
8
10.Gary Davis (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
 
12.Steve Goldberg (MID)
0
13.Julian Eberle (ATT)
0
14.Jermaine Croft (DEF)
6

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