Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings John Miller John Miller
Billy RaeB. Rae69
G
1
G
66Isaiah WalshI. Walsh
Paul AllmanP. Allman70
D
2
D
62Ismael BulentI. Bulent
Spencer DefoeS. Defoe69
D
3
D
65Albert ButraguenoA. Butragueno
Sebastian SanchezS. Sanchez67
D
4captain
D
68Daniel RamosD. Ramos
Max ChandlerM. Chandler66
D
captain5
D
66Albert MolownyA. Molowny
Demetrio CoriniD. Corini69
M
6
M
65Paul YoungP. Young
Kieron McgrealK. Mcgreal64
M
7
M
68Lucas CalderonL. Calderon
Xavier MontalvoX. Montalvo64
M
8
M
66Alfredo BaroneA. Barone
Harvey BurgessH. Burgess75
A
9
A
68Ian CooperI. Cooper
Tim BallT. Ball68
A
10
A
73Oscar FerranteO. Ferrante
Ashley SeamanA. Seaman64
A
11
A
71David ShearerD. Shearer
 
Adam HapgoodA. Hapgood62
A
12
D
60Sanchez PontarolloS. Pontarollo
Colin McGroryC. McGrory52
A
13
M
63Stephan GyanS. Gyan
Jermaine NewtonJ. Newton44
D
14
A
67Kevin GelbK. Gelb

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 10,162 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.


0.00
The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
6.57
Max Chandler flicks a high ball forward to Xavier Montalvo who takes it down. With imagination, Xavier Montalvo plays the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
9.25
Kieron Mcgreal sees a break and surges forward. Kieron Mcgreal plays a scrappy one-two with Demetrio Corini and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kieron Mcgreal provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
12.31
Alfredo Barone threads the ball through to Lucas Calderon. Lucas Calderon puts a great ball through. Ian Cooper runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.17
Xavier Montalvo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.55
Daniel Ramos flicks a high pass forward to Paul Young who brings the ball under control. Paul Young flicks a high pass forward. Ian Cooper collects the pass. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.51
Lucas Calderon catches Kieron Mcgreal on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Mcgreal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.21
Ashley Seaman flicks a high pass forward to Demetrio Corini who brings the ball under control. Demetrio Corini finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
27.24
Albert Molowny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Ferrante. Oscar Ferrante knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Billy Rae manages to keep it out.
28.17
Max Chandler flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Ball. Tim Ball whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Alfredo Barone clumsily knocks into Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
30.04
Spencer Defoe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal surges forward with the ball. Kieron Mcgreal controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Xavier Montalvo through on goal. Some silky footwork from Xavier Montalvo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
32.24
Alfredo Barone threads a neat ball through to Oscar Ferrante. Oscar Ferrante makes a probing pass to David Shearer but he's offside!
33.47
Albert Butragueno catches Tim Ball on the ankles. Albert Butragueno is given a warning by the referee! Tim Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.56
Tim Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman makes a convincing header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
42.50
Sebastian Sanchez breaks forward. Sebastian Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman threads the ball through to Xavier Montalvo but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
47.22
Xavier Montalvo decides to run forward with the ball. Xavier Montalvo shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Isaiah Walsh.
48.46
Xavier Montalvo takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. David Shearer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
49.02
Daniel Ramos threads a neat ball through to Paul Young. Paul Young chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Chandler.
51.02
Demetrio Corini hacks Alfredo Barone from behind! The referee brings Demetrio Corini to one side and gives him a warning! Alfredo Barone stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.29
Leeds United are in full control of this game.
55.21
Daniel Ramos makes a simple pass to Lucas Calderon. Lucas Calderon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Shearer. David Shearer threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Barone. Paul Allman comes in with a late challenge on Alfredo Barone. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
57.09
Sebastian Sanchez hits a low pass to Tim Ball. Tim Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Ramos.
59.49
Alfredo Barone flicks a high ball forward to Ian Cooper who takes it down. Ian Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Paul Young. Paul Young directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Young!
61.49
Leeds United have made a substitution with Jermaine Newton replacing Harvey Burgess .
63.37
Demetrio Corini hits a low pass to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman threads the ball through into the box. Kieron Mcgreal side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
65.25
Albert Butragueno makes a simple pass to Oscar Ferrante. With some swift thinking, Oscar Ferrante plays the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper plays a one-two with Oscar Ferrante and advances towards the goal... Ian Cooper strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.13
Lucas Calderon knocks the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
75.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Ramos plays the ball forward to Paul Young. Paul Young chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Barone. Alfredo Barone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.24
Albert Butragueno plays the ball forward to Daniel Ramos. Daniel Ramos darts forward. Daniel Ramos passes the ball forward to Ian Cooper. Ian Cooper cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Billy Rae!
85.34
Paul Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Seaman controls it well on his chest. Ashley Seaman whips in a cross ball towards Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
89.02
Alfredo Barone flicks a high pass forward. David Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Shearer threads the ball through into the box. Oscar Ferrante strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Billy Rae.
90.00
Alfredo Barone takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Xavier Montalvo reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Nottingham Forest
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
29.5%
43.2%
27.3%

Scorers
Ashley Seaman 40
Paul Young 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Young of Nottingham Forest

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

1.Isaiah Walsh (GK)
8
2.Ismael Bulent (DEF)
6
3.Albert Butragueno (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Ramos (DEF)
7
5.Albert Molowny (DEF)
6
6.Paul Young (MID)goal scored
9
7.Lucas Calderon (MID)yellow card
6
8.Alfredo Barone (MID)
7
9.Ian Cooper (ATT)
7
10.Oscar Ferrante (ATT)
6
11.David Shearer (ATT)
7
 
12.Sanchez Pontarollo (DEF)
0
13.Stephan Gyan (MID)
0
14.Kevin Gelb (ATT)
0