Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Sheffield WednesdaySheffield Wednesday
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Computer Player Computer Player
Billy RaeB. Rae69
G
1
G
65Daniel FariaD. Faria
Paul AllmanP. Allman70
D
2
D
59Norman GowerN. Gower
Spencer DefoeS. Defoe69
D
3
D
59Nigel RufusN. Rufus
Sebastian SanchezS. Sanchez67
D
4
D
58Darius MorrisD. Morris
Max ChandlerM. Chandler66
D
captain5
M
67Jon ChadwickJ. Chadwick
Scott HansenS. Hansen72
M
6captain
M
54Ralph ByrneR. Byrne
Demetrio CoriniD. Corini69
M
7
M
53Warren BrownW. Brown
Xavier MontalvoX. Montalvo64
M
8
M
50Tim LloydT. Lloyd
Harvey BurgessH. Burgess75
A
9
A
69Nelson Van Der SchaafN. Van Der Schaaf
Tim BallT. Ball68
A
10
A
65Henning JohnsenH. Johnsen
Adam HapgoodA. Hapgood62
A
11
A
53Eddie LampardE. Lampard
 
Kieron McgrealK. Mcgreal64
M
12
D
56Brian BlakeB. Blake
Colin McGroryC. McGrory52
A
13
A
52Ross MaddisonR. Maddison
Jermaine NewtonJ. Newton44
D
14
A
51Malcolm NevilleM. Neville

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Sheffield Wednesday. A crowd of 8,503 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.


0.00
Leeds United kick off the first half!
2.53
Sebastian Sanchez knocks the ball forward to Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen makes a probing pass to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood threads the ball through into the box. Tim Ball rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Daniel Faria comfortably smothers it!
3.43
Spencer Defoe sees Sebastian Sanchez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastian Sanchez passes the ball forward to Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
4.03
Nelson Van Der Schaaf barges into Spencer Defoe. The referee brings Nelson Van Der Schaaf to one side and gives him a warning! Spencer Defoe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.13
Xavier Montalvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.01
Adam Hapgood receives the ball from a throw-in from Demetrio Corini. Adam Hapgood makes an attacking run forward. Adam Hapgood advances inside the box! Adam Hapgood makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.00
Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Burgess controls it well on his chest. Harvey Burgess runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Harvey Burgess provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
21.10
Sebastian Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Montalvo who takes it down. Xavier Montalvo shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.52
Warren Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Lloyd. Tim Lloyd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
26.29
Scott Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Daniel Faria had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
30.36
Jon Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Gower. Norman Gower advances with the ball. Norman Gower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sebastian Sanchez.
32.33
Norman Gower hacks Tim Ball from behind! The referee calls over Norman Gower and shows him a yellow card! Tim Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.00
Warren Brown threads the ball through to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
38.43
Scott Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Montalvo controls it well on his chest. Xavier Montalvo tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
40.13
Spencer Defoe sees Scott Hansen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Hansen makes a simple pass to Tim Ball. Tim Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Xavier Montalvo. Norman Gower comes in with a late challenge on Xavier Montalvo. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
42.12
With a delightful solo run, Harvey Burgess stretches the opposition's defence. Harvey Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen makes a looping header on goal. Daniel Faria is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
47.18
Nigel Rufus takes it forward alone. Nigel Rufus skips past Sebastian Sanchez! Nigel Rufus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Billy Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.13
Ralph Byrne hacks Demetrio Corini from behind! The referee calls over Ralph Byrne and warns him to calm down! Demetrio Corini stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.48
With vision, Tim Lloyd plays the ball forward to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Van Der Schaaf. Nelson Van Der Schaaf jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Billy Rae. Excellent save.
60.55
Leeds United have made a substitution with Jermaine Newton replacing Harvey Burgess .
61.56
Sebastian Sanchez catches Henning Johnsen on the ankles. Sebastian Sanchez is shown the yellow card! Henning Johnsen stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.38
Sebastian Sanchez sees space and advances. Sebastian Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Adam Hapgood. Adam Hapgood runs straight at the defence! Adam Hapgood side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
66.14
Xavier Montalvo takes it forward alone. Xavier Montalvo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.58
Norman Gower brings the ball forward. With great vision, Norman Gower plays the ball forward to Henning Johnsen. Henning Johnsen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Defoe.
75.07
Sebastian Sanchez clumsily knocks into Ralph Byrne. The referee brings Sebastian Sanchez to one side and gives him a warning! Ralph Byrne runs off the knock.
83.30
Warren Brown flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Lampard who brings the ball under control. Eddie Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Warren Brown. Warren Brown is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Warren Brown comes in with a late challenge on Tim Ball. The referee warns Warren Brown to calm down! Tim Ball runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Sheffield Wednesday
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
26%
45.5%
28.6%

Scorers
Harvey Burgess 26
Scott Hansen 42
Nigel Rufus 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Burgess of Leeds United

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

1.Daniel Faria (GK)
6
2.Norman Gower (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Nigel Rufus (DEF)goal scored
8
4.Darius Morris (DEF)
6
5.Jon Chadwick (MID)
6
6.Ralph Byrne (MID)
6
7.Warren Brown (MID)
6
8.Tim Lloyd (MID)
6
9.Nelson Van Der Schaaf (ATT)
6
10.Henning Johnsen (ATT)
6
11.Eddie Lampard (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Blake (DEF)
0
13.Ross Maddison (ATT)
0
14.Malcolm Neville (ATT)
0