Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     BurnleyBurnley
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Computer Player Computer Player
Steve MersonS. Merson65
G
1
G
55Stefan FriedmannS. Friedmann
Phil MannP. Mann57
D
2
D
63Spencer HurstS. Hurst
James FlintlockJ. Flintlock52
D
captain3
D
62Marc GreenM. Green
Armin PfeifferA. Pfeiffer50
D
4
D
57Fredrik HenryF. Henry
Eric LensingE. Lensing55
D
5
M
55Michael FoxM. Fox
Luke JosephL. Joseph54
M
6
M
54Ray PiangerelliR. Piangerelli
Carlton FlintlockC. Flintlock56
M
7captain
M
54Nick SalmonN. Salmon
Nicolas MetzgerN. Metzger56
M
8
M
49Giuseppe PercassiG. Percassi
Alfred EadieA. Eadie54
A
9
A
62Robbie MarshallR. Marshall
Stuart RichardsS. Richards48
A
10
A
57Brian ThomsonB. Thomson
Lomano MintoL. Minto59
A
11
A
54Neil HansenN. Hansen
 
Alejandro GilA. Gil55
D
12
D
55Colin McallisterC. Mcallister
David GreenD. Green54
M
13
D
50Ian HoweyI. Howey
Luke HuckerbyL. Huckerby62
A
14
A
50Daniel MurrayD. Murray
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Burnley. A crowd of 11,486 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Smith.


0.00
The first half starts with Burnley kicking off!
6.30
Brian Thomson slams into Carlton Flintlock with his studs up. Brian Thomson is shown the red card!! Carlton Flintlock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.49
Luke Joseph threads the ball through to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.33
Giuseppe Percassi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Hansen. Neil Hansen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.46
James Flintlock sees Luke Joseph in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luke Joseph threads the ball through to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto shoots from 20 yards. Stefan Friedmann gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
14.46
Nick Salmon makes a beautiful solo run. Nick Salmon plays a scrappy one-two with Neil Hansen and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nick Salmon tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
15.01
James Flintlock makes a simple pass to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards makes a probing pass to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.13
Spencer Hurst clumsily knocks into Alfred Eadie. Spencer Hurst is given a warning by the referee! Alfred Eadie stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.56
James Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.23
James Flintlock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
28.14
Fredrik Henry flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Marshall who takes it down. Robbie Marshall plays a one-two with Nick Salmon and rushes in on goal... Robbie Marshall shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
32.58
Ray Piangerelli comes in with a late challenge on Carlton Flintlock. The referee warns Ray Piangerelli to calm down! Carlton Flintlock gets up but these knocks are taking their toll on his game.
33.30
Fredrik Henry hits a low pass to Nick Salmon. Nick Salmon sees Ray Piangerelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ray Piangerelli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Robbie Marshall is offside!
38.12
Neil Hansen knocks the ball forward to Robbie Marshall. Robbie Marshall finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.39
Marc Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Marshall. Robbie Marshall cuts inside the box! Robbie Marshall shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
44.38
Luke Joseph makes a probing pass to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards whips in a cross ball towards Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
47.36
Nicolas Metzger makes a simple pass to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.12
Luke Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards connects with a diving header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.15
Alfred Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Richards collects the pass. Stuart Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Friedmann who gathers it comfortably.
61.03
Nick Salmon clumsily knocks into Carlton Flintlock. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carlton Flintlock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.49
Nick Salmon makes a probing pass to Robbie Marshall. Robbie Marshall knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.29
Fredrik Henry catches Lomano Minto on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Minto runs off the knock.
77.11
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Luke Huckerby replacing Lomano Minto and Alejandro Gil replacing James Flintlock .
81.11
Marc Green changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marc Green controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Steve Merson is on top of it.
83.04
Ray Piangerelli catches Nicolas Metzger on the ankles. Ray Piangerelli is shown the yellow card! Nicolas Metzger stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.30
Phil Mann flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Richards collects the pass. Stuart Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Green.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Burnley
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
6
Yellow Cards
0
3
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
54.3%
45.7%
Play Area
27.2%
50.6%
22.2%

Scorers
Stuart Richards 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Richards of Leeds United

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)
6
8.Nicolas Metzger (MID)
6
9.Alfred Eadie (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Richards (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Lomano Minto (ATT)
7
 
12.Alejandro Gil (DEF)
6
13.David Green (MID)
0
14.Luke Huckerby (ATT)
6

1.Stefan Friedmann (GK)
6
2.Spencer Hurst (DEF)
6
3.Marc Green (DEF)
6
4.Fredrik Henry (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Michael Fox (MID)
6
6.Ray Piangerelli (MID)yellow card
6
7.Nick Salmon (MID)yellow card
6
8.Giuseppe Percassi (MID)
6
9.Robbie Marshall (ATT)
6
10.Brian Thomson (ATT)red card
3
11.Neil Hansen (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Mcallister (DEF)
0
13.Ian Howey (DEF)
0
14.Daniel Murray (ATT)
0