Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,347 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield United kick off!
3.04
0-0David Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Vieira who gracefully takes it down. Trevor Vieira plays a quick one-two with Tim Ball and rushes in on goal... Trevor Vieira strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Paul Burbage comfortably smothers it!
9.31
1-0David Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero plays a sublime one-two with Harvey Burgess and races in on goal... Eduardo Guerrero tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Paul Burbage had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
12.57
Alejandro Leon threads the ball through to David Bridges. David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Burgess controls it well on his chest. Harvey Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.02
2-0David Bridges sees space and advances. David Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Tim Ball. Tim Ball makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
21.47
2-0Ivan Potts comes in with a late challenge on Trevor Vieira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Trevor Vieira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.57
Eddie Stuart makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Potts controls it well on his chest. Ivan Potts plays a scrappy one-two with Scott Henderson and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Ivan Potts provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.17
2-1Showing composure, Arturo Del Sol plays the ball forward to David Bridges. David Bridges knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Ball but he's offside!
33.10
With a delightful solo run, Stephen Wise stretches the opposition's defence. Stephen Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Guerrero. Eduardo Guerrero beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
42.51
3-1David Bridges knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Vieira. Trevor Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leeds United kick off the second half!
51.12
George Boateng takes it forward alone. George Boateng shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Billy Rae.
53.04
3-1Stephen Campbell catches Max Chandler on the ankles. Stephen Campbell is given a warning by the referee! Max Chandler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.08
David Bridges hacks George Boateng from behind! The referee calls over David Bridges and warns him to calm down! George Boateng runs off the knock.
59.26
Without breaking stride, George Boateng plays the ball forward to Tim Best. Tim Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Campbell but the linesman indicates offside!
60.37
3-1Leeds United have made a substitution with Paolo Pallister replacing Tim Ball .
78.50
David Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Trevor Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Trevor Vieira threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen Wise. Stephen Wise cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.21
Neil Dalglish sees a break and surges forward. Neil Dalglish chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.36
3-2Mervin Makin hacks Stephen Wise from behind! Mervin Makin is shown the yellow card! Stephen Wise runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.5%
48.5%
Play Area
27.9%
45.6%
26.5%
Scorers
| Eduardo Guerrero 9, 33 Tim Ball 13 | Ivan Potts 23 Tim Best 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Guerrero 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. | Max Chandler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stephen Wise (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | David Bridges (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Trevor Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harvey Burgess (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Guerrero (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 11. | Tim Ball (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | David Lowe (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Marshall (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paolo Pallister (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Burbage (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddie Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Dalglish (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Mervin Makin (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | George Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Ivan Potts (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Stephen Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tim Best (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Scott Henderson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Grant (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nwankwo Bramble (ATT) | 0 | |