Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Paul Haylock Paul Haylock
Steve MersonS. Merson65
G
1
G
52David CarltonD. Carlton
Phil MannP. Mann57
D
2
D
52Morris CleggM. Clegg
James FlintlockJ. Flintlock52
D
captain3
D
66Robert LawrenceR. Lawrence
Armin PfeifferA. Pfeiffer50
D
4
D
53Kieron AthertonK. Atherton
Eric LensingE. Lensing55
D
5
M
46Robbie UnsworthR. Unsworth
Luke JosephL. Joseph54
M
6captain
M
53Harvey BoydH. Boyd
Carlton FlintlockC. Flintlock56
M
7
M
58Scott MowbrayS. Mowbray
Nicolas MetzgerN. Metzger55
M
8
M
56Neil TaylorN. Taylor
Alfred EadieA. Eadie54
A
9
A
50Silvio CamposS. Campos
Stuart RichardsS. Richards48
A
10
A
56Graham BloomerG. Bloomer
Lomano MintoL. Minto59
A
11
A
53Bruno CastroB. Castro
 
Alejandro GilA. Gil55
D
12
D
44Rio ParkerR. Parker
David GreenD. Green54
M
13
M
63Dean McleodD. Mcleod
Luke HuckerbyL. Huckerby62
A
14
A
58Jason McManamanJ. McManaman

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 13,673 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Edwards.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
2.41
Stuart Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Atherton.
8.15
Scott Mowbray passes the ball forward to Robbie Unsworth. Robbie Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
12.08
Luke Joseph flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
14.34
James Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.24
Nicolas Metzger makes a simple pass to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. With a superhuman jump, Lomano Minto connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Robert Lawrence. Excellent block.
21.06
Neil Taylor flicks a high ball forward to Bruno Castro who takes it down. Bruno Castro whips in a cross ball towards Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos makes a looping header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
26.50
Luke Joseph darts forward. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
28.56
Morris Clegg hacks Lomano Minto from behind! The referee calls over Morris Clegg and shows him a yellow card! Lomano Minto runs off the knock.
38.53
Morris Clegg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Harvey Boyd shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
42.19
Neil Taylor barges into Luke Joseph. The referee brings Neil Taylor to one side and gives him a warning! Luke Joseph hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.52
Lomano Minto passes the ball forward to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort. David Carlton effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
49.01
Neil Taylor makes a probing pass to Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.54
Harvey Boyd threads a neat ball through to Bruno Castro. Bruno Castro makes a simple pass, allowing Neil Taylor to run into the box. Phil Mann barges into Neil Taylor. Penalty not given!!
55.31
Robert Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Scott Mowbray. Without breaking stride, Scott Mowbray plays the ball forward to Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
60.25
Carlton Flintlock knocks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.20
Scott Mowbray sees Graham Bloomer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Bloomer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.34
With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Metzger stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Metzger tries a spectacular long range effort but David Carlton is on top of it.
73.42
Morris Clegg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Boyd. Harvey Boyd threads the ball through to Graham Bloomer. Graham Bloomer plays a one-two with Scott Mowbray and advances towards the goal... Graham Bloomer strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.18
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Luke Huckerby replacing Lomano Minto and Alejandro Gil replacing James Flintlock .
78.25
Eric Lensing knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
81.20
Showing wonderful composure, Kieron Atherton picks a pass forward to Scott Mowbray. Scott Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Campos. Silvio Campos threads the ball through to Scott Mowbray but he's offside!
83.30
Alejandro Gil runs forward with the ball. Alejandro Gil passes the ball forward to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.15
Phil Mann sees Nicolas Metzger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicolas Metzger knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Richards and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alfred Eadie shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
85.19
Alejandro Gil sees Luke Joseph in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Richards easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Richards shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Kieron Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Scott Mowbray controls it well on his chest. Scott Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Taylor. Neil Taylor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Middlesbrough
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
32.4%
41.9%
25.7%

Scorers
Alfred Eadie 14
Harvey Boyd 39
Neil Taylor 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Boyd of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Steve Merson (GK)
6
2.Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3.James Flintlock (DEF)
6
4.Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
6
5.Eric Lensing (DEF)
6
6.Luke Joseph (MID)
7
7.Carlton Flintlock (MID)
7
8.Nicolas Metzger (MID)
7
9.Alfred Eadie (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stuart Richards (ATT)
6
11.Lomano Minto (ATT)
6
 
12.Alejandro Gil (DEF)
7
13.David Green (MID)
0
14.Luke Huckerby (ATT)
6

1.David Carlton (GK)
7
2.Morris Clegg (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Robert Lawrence (DEF)
6
4.Kieron Atherton (DEF)
6
5.Robbie Unsworth (MID)
6
6.Harvey Boyd (MID)goal scored
9
7.Scott Mowbray (MID)
8
8.Neil Taylor (MID)goal scored
9
9.Silvio Campos (ATT)
6
10.Graham Bloomer (ATT)
6
11.Bruno Castro (ATT)
6
 
12.Rio Parker (DEF)
0
13.Dean Mcleod (MID)
0
14.Jason McManaman (ATT)
0