Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Derby CountyDerby County
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Nick Kemp Nick Kemp
Billy RaeB. Rae69
G
1
G
65Marco TomacicM. Tomacic
Paul AllmanP. Allman70
D
2
D
62Luca PancuL. Pancu
Spencer DefoeS. Defoe69
D
3
D
59Titus VieiraT. Vieira
Max ChandlerM. Chandler66
D
4
D
56Robert MersonR. Merson
Jermaine NewtonJ. Newton44
D
captain5captain
M
71Tomas PostigaT. Postiga
Scott HansenS. Hansen72
M
6
M
65Gerhard WallnerG. Wallner
Demetrio CoriniD. Corini69
M
7
M
63Rio CortR. Cort
Xavier MontalvoX. Montalvo64
M
8
M
57Markus WallnerM. Wallner
Harvey BurgessH. Burgess74
A
9
A
76Dominic LiddellD. Liddell
Tim BallT. Ball68
A
10
A
68Paolo FletcherP. Fletcher
Ashley SeamanA. Seaman64
A
11
A
64Matt McinnesM. Mcinnes
 
Kieron McgrealK. Mcgreal64
M
12
G
53Lee BridgeL. Bridge
Adam HapgoodA. Hapgood62
A
13
D
52James HuckerbyJ. Huckerby
Colin McGroryC. McGrory52
A
14
D
47Graeme JamesG. James

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 10,354 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.


0.00
Derby County kick off!
4.48
Tomas Postiga flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Liddell controls it well on his chest. Dominic Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.39
Paul Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen runs straight at the defence! Scott Hansen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Marco Tomacic manages to gather it easily.
9.01
Max Chandler threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Seaman who takes it down. Ashley Seaman finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
12.49
Scott Hansen hits a low pass to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
14.37
Luca Pancu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerhard Wallner. Gerhard Wallner knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Rae with no chance!! Goal for Derby County!
22.16
Titus Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerhard Wallner. Gerhard Wallner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.54
Jermaine Newton threads the ball through to Paul Allman. Paul Allman threads a neat ball through to Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Marco Tomacic has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.37
Xavier Montalvo advances with the ball. Xavier Montalvo knocks the ball forward, putting Ashley Seaman through on goal. Ashley Seaman shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
36.54
Rio Cort catches Tim Ball on the ankles. Rio Cort is given a warning by the referee! Tim Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.54
Leeds United are in full control of this game.
38.22
Gerhard Wallner makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jermaine Newton.
39.59
Tim Ball flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Seaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Seaman shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
42.48
Scott Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Ball. Tim Ball shoots from distance but is denied by Marco Tomacic. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
47.43
Xavier Montalvo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Xavier Montalvo passes the ball forward to Tim Ball. Some silky footwork from Tim Ball provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Marco Tomacic.
55.32
Luca Pancu knocks the ball forward to Gerhard Wallner. Gerhard Wallner flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Chandler.
59.44
Robert Merson makes a probing pass to Markus Wallner. Markus Wallner makes a probing pass to Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.02
Leeds United have made a substitution with Colin McGrory replacing Harvey Burgess .
63.20
Robert Merson flicks a high pass forward. Gerhard Wallner collects the pass. Gerhard Wallner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gerhard Wallner knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
65.18
Rio Cort flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Fletcher. Paolo Fletcher outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Billy Rae picks it out of the air!
66.42
Paul Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Marco Tomacic had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
71.53
Markus Wallner flicks a high pass forward to Dominic Liddell who brings the ball under control. Dominic Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Fletcher. With a superhuman jump, Paolo Fletcher connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Billy Rae gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
77.49
Scott Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
79.03
Max Chandler launches a long ball forward into the other half. Scott Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Colin McGrory. Colin McGrory directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Leeds United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
81.15
Tomas Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dominic Liddell. Dominic Liddell lofts in a cross ball towards Matt Mcinnes. Matt Mcinnes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
84.41
Paul Allman sees Scott Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Hansen sees Ashley Seaman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ashley Seaman knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Merson.
89.26
Spencer Defoe threads a neat ball through to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ball collects the pass. Tim Ball finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Marco Tomacic effortlessly smothers it!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Derby County
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
31.8%
39.4%
28.8%

Scorers
Harvey Burgess 25
Scott Hansen 66
Matt Mcinnes 14, 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Hansen of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Billy Rae (GK)
6
2.Paul Allman (DEF)
6
3.Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
4.Max Chandler (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Newton (DEF)
6
6.Scott Hansen (MID)goal scored
9
7.Demetrio Corini (MID)
6
8.Xavier Montalvo (MID)
8
9.Harvey Burgess (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Tim Ball (ATT)
6
11.Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
0
13.Adam Hapgood (ATT)
0
14.Colin McGrory (ATT)
6

1.Marco Tomacic (GK)
7
2.Luca Pancu (DEF)
6
3.Titus Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Robert Merson (DEF)
6
5.Tomas Postiga (MID)
6
6.Gerhard Wallner (MID)
7
7.Rio Cort (MID)
6
8.Markus Wallner (MID)
6
9.Dominic Liddell (ATT)
7
10.Paolo Fletcher (ATT)
6
11.Matt Mcinnes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Lee Bridge (GK)
0
13.James Huckerby (DEF)
0
14.Graeme James (DEF)
0