Match Report
| Leeds United | Leeds United |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Alex Hutchings | Alex Hutchings | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Billy Rae | B. Rae |  | 69 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 |  | Paul Burbage | P. Burbage | |||||||||
| Paul Allman | P. Allman | | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 61 | | Gavin Mercer | G. Mercer | |||||||||
| Spencer Defoe | S. Defoe | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Alan Castro | A. Castro | |||||||||
| Sebastian Sanchez | S. Sanchez |  | 67 | D | | 4 | |  | D | 56 | | John Standing | J. Standing | ||||||||
| Max Chandler | M. Chandler |  | 66 | D | | | 5 | | M | 67 | | George Boateng | G. Boateng | ||||||||
| Demetrio Corini | D. Corini |  | 69 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Fredrik Barrett | F. Barrett | |||||||||
| Kieron Mcgreal | K. Mcgreal | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 57 | | Mervin Makin | M. Makin | |||||||||
| Xavier Montalvo | X. Montalvo |  | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Ivan Potts | I. Potts | |||||||||
| Harvey Burgess | H. Burgess | | 75 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Damien Lumsdon | D. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Tim Ball | T. Ball | | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Jason Allman | J. Allman | |||||||||
| Ashley Seaman | A. Seaman | | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 50 | | Nwankwo Bramble | N. Bramble | |||||||||
| Adam Hapgood | A. Hapgood | | 62 | A | | 12 | | D | 55 |  | Leon Rösler | L. Rösler | |||||||||
| Colin McGrory | C. McGrory | | 52 | A | | 13 | | M | 54 | | Ian Weir | I. Weir | |||||||||
| Jermaine Newton | J. Newton | | 44 | D | | 14 | | G | 53 | | Lee Peters | L. Peters | |||||||||
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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 United. A crowd of 10,172 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Spencer Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
4.22
0-0George Boateng makes a probing pass to Jason Allman. Jason Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Bramble but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.33
0-0Ashley Seaman flicks a high pass forward. Xavier Montalvo collects the pass. Xavier Montalvo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Paul Burbage is on top of it.
9.37
Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Barrett who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Fredrik Barrett plays the ball forward to Jason Allman. Jason Allman makes a great pass forward. Fredrik Barrett runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.46
0-0Sebastian Sanchez brings the ball forward. Sebastian Sanchez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
18.04
Xavier Montalvo threads a neat ball through to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman shoots from long range. Paul Burbage gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
20.39
Sebastian Sanchez sees space and advances. Sebastian Sanchez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.19
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.41
Demetrio Corini darts forward. Demetrio Corini shoots from 25 yards but Paul Burbage reads it well. Superb keeping!
32.05
0-0Xavier Montalvo barges into Nwankwo Bramble. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nwankwo Bramble stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.26
0-1Fredrik Barrett makes a simple pass to Jason Allman. Jason Allman shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jason Allman!
38.41
Paul Allman clumsily knocks into Nwankwo Bramble. The referee calls over Paul Allman and shows him a yellow card! Nwankwo Bramble hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.39
Sheffield United are dictating the run of play here today.
42.38
Mervin Makin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mervin Makin runs straight at the defence! Mervin Makin takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Max Chandler makes a probing pass to Xavier Montalvo. Xavier Montalvo threads a neat ball through to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal puts a great ball through but Ashley Seaman is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. 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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sheffield United get the second half underway!
47.06
Paul Allman surges forward with the ball. Paul Allman kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal plays a one-two with Harvey Burgess and rushes in on goal... Kieron Mcgreal comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.35
Xavier Montalvo passes the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
51.33
Jason Allman hits a low pass to Nwankwo Bramble. Nwankwo Bramble shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
53.41
Xavier Montalvo runs straight at the opposition's defence. Xavier Montalvo advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Xavier Montalvo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
59.05
0-1Spencer Defoe hits a low pass to Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess advances inside the box! Harvey Burgess comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fantastic reactions from Gavin Mercer blocks the shot!
60.31
0-1Leeds United have made a substitution with Jermaine Newton replacing Harvey Burgess .
61.35
Ivan Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon finds some space and shoots from distance. Billy Rae gets down and covers it.
63.20
Demetrio Corini knocks the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball runs straight at the defence! Tim Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.
67.18
Nwankwo Bramble clumsily knocks into Spencer Defoe. Nwankwo Bramble is shown the yellow card! Spencer Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.35
0-1Demetrio Corini catches Mervin Makin on the ankles. Demetrio Corini is warned by the referee! Mervin Makin grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.47
Mervin Makin flicks a high pass forward. Damien Lumsdon collects the pass. Damien Lumsdon makes a pass forward but Nwankwo Bramble makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
77.12
Xavier Montalvo threads a neat ball through to Ashley Seaman. Ashley Seaman cuts inside the box! Ashley Seaman strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.52
Gavin Mercer threads a neat ball through to Damien Lumsdon. Damien Lumsdon flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Makin who takes it down. Mervin Makin tries a spectacular long range effort. Billy Rae is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
84.33
0-2Fredrik Barrett plays the ball forward to Ivan Potts. Ivan Potts sees a break and surges forward. Ivan Potts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Chandler.
89.15
Fredrik Barrett clumsily knocks into Xavier Montalvo. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Xavier Montalvo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
24.4%
47.6%
28%
Scorers
| Jason Allman 34 Mervin Makin 82 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Makin of Sheffield United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Billy Rae (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Paul Allman (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Spencer Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sebastian Sanchez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Max Chandler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Demetrio Corini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kieron Mcgreal (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Xavier Montalvo (MID) | | 7 |
| 9. | Harvey Burgess (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Tim Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ashley Seaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Hapgood (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Colin McGrory (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jermaine Newton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Paul Burbage (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gavin Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alan Castro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | George Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Fredrik Barrett (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Mervin Makin (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Ivan Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Damien Lumsdon (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Jason Allman (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nwankwo Bramble (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Leon Rösler (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Weir (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lee Peters (GK) | 0 | |