Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Aston VillaAston Villa
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Jamie Barton Jamie Barton
Steve MersonS. Merson65
G
1
G
58Nikolas LindnerN. Lindner
Phil MannP. Mann57
D
2
D
54Bram KanuB. Kanu
Eric LensingE. Lensing55
D
captain3
D
52Michele AmbrosinoM. Ambrosino
Alejandro GilA. Gil55
D
4
D
52Denny Van GobbelD. Van Gobbel
James FlintlockJ. Flintlock52
D
5
D
55Emanuele TraversaE. Traversa
Nicolas MetzgerN. Metzger56
M
6
M
57James ClaphamJ. Clapham
David GreenD. Green54
M
7
M
57Bill KitsonB. Kitson
Luke JosephL. Joseph54
M
8
M
58Ruel HurstR. Hurst
Luke HuckerbyL. Huckerby62
A
9captain
A
54Daniel BentoD. Bento
Lomano MintoL. Minto59
A
10
A
55Trevor CopeT. Cope
Alfred EadieA. Eadie54
A
11
A
56Pius MathijssenP. Mathijssen
 
Mervin ScalesM. Scales54
G
12
M
53Duarte AlmeidaD. Almeida
Armin PfeifferA. Pfeiffer50
D
13
M
52Juan-Carlos HelgueraJ. Helguera
Edward RobinsonE. Robinson48
D
14
D
47Danny RowettD. Rowett

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Aston Villa. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Aston Villa are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Hughes.


0.00
Aston Villa start the match!
3.26
Alejandro Gil advances with the ball. Alejandro Gil hits a low pass to Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
6.33
David Green catches Bill Kitson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Kitson runs off the knock.
8.23
Bill Kitson knocks the ball forward to Ruel Hurst. Ruel Hurst plays a one-two with Daniel Bento and rushes in on goal... Ruel Hurst takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
20.47
Alejandro Gil chips the ball to his team mate, David Green. With some swift thinking, David Green plays the ball forward to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nikolas Lindner manages to gather it comfortably.
24.29
Bill Kitson makes a probing pass to James Clapham. James Clapham cuts inside the box! James Clapham comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
30.57
Eric Lensing threads the ball through to Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Nikolas Lindner.
33.01
David Green passes the ball forward to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Nikolas Lindner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.29
Trevor Cope flicks a high pass forward. Bill Kitson collects the pass. Bill Kitson finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.41
Eric Lensing flicks a high ball forward to Luke Joseph who takes it down. Luke Joseph threads a neat ball through to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
44.52
Luke Joseph threads a neat ball through to David Green. David Green lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie powers a header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high 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. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leeds United kick off!
48.34
James Clapham flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Hurst collects the pass. Ruel Hurst cuts inside the box! Ruel Hurst takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.50
Nicolas Metzger hits a low pass to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies just wide!
55.12
Ruel Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, James Clapham. James Clapham plays a quick one-two with Daniel Bento and rushes in on goal... James Clapham tries a spectacular strike but it rises well off target!
57.31
Leeds United are in full control of this game.
59.24
Bill Kitson flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Bento holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Bento edges inside the box! Eric Lensing barges into Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
61.35
Nicolas Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Luke Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luke Joseph shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
75.49
Nicolas Metzger kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.46
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Robinson replacing Alfred Eadie and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
79.55
Phil Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph takes it forward alone. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Robinson. Edward Robinson makes a deft header but is denied by Michele Ambrosino. Excellent block.
81.11
James Flintlock gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Edward Robinson knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luke Huckerby!
84.34
David Green comes in with a late challenge on Michele Ambrosino. The referee brings David Green to one side and gives him a warning! Michele Ambrosino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.33
Luke Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Luke Joseph shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
90.00
Ruel Hurst controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Bento. Daniel Bento plays a one-two with Pius Mathijssen and rushes in on goal... Daniel Bento takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Steve Merson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Aston Villa
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.5%
38.5%
Play Area
24.6%
47.7%
27.7%

Scorers
Alfred Eadie 33
Luke Huckerby 81
Ruel Hurst 48
Daniel Bento 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ruel Hurst of Aston Villa

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

1.Nikolas Lindner (GK)
7
2.Bram Kanu (DEF)
6
3.Michele Ambrosino (DEF)
6
4.Denny Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
5.Emanuele Traversa (DEF)
6
6.James Clapham (MID)
7
7.Bill Kitson (MID)
6
8.Ruel Hurst (MID)goal scored
9
9.Daniel Bento (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Trevor Cope (ATT)
6
11.Pius Mathijssen (ATT)
6
 
12.Duarte Almeida (MID)
0
13.Juan-Carlos Helguera (MID)
0
14.Danny Rowett (DEF)
0