Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 13,624 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bertrand Abardonado.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Millwall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bertrand Abardonado.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
3.05
1-0John Burley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Ehiogu and advances towards the goal... Leon Redknapp cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Leon Redknapp scores for Millwall!!
6.13
1-0Lomano Minto clumsily knocks into Wes Wright. Lomano Minto is warned by the referee! Wes Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.17
1-0Daguyl Antunes threads a neat ball through to Graeme Watson. Graeme Watson knocks the ball forward to Carl Ehiogu but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.48
1-0Nicolas Metzger threads the ball through to Carlton Flintlock. Carlton Flintlock flicks a high ball forward to Alfred Eadie who gracefully takes it down. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shabani Marguerite who gathers it comfortably.
14.30
1-0George Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Watson controls it well on his chest. Graeme Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Steve Merson.
16.38
Elena Redondo barges into Luke Joseph. The referee warns Elena Redondo to calm down! Luke Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.59
1-0Warren Dixon plays the ball forward to Wes Wright. Wes Wright shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Millwall are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
22.17
John Burley threads a neat ball through to Carl Ehiogu. Carl Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Merson who gathers it comfortably.
24.34
Luke Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
30.55
Elena Redondo threads a neat ball through to Wes Wright. Wes Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Ehiogu. Carl Ehiogu makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
36.35
Luke Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.54
Warren Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Leon Redknapp who takes it down. Leon Redknapp skips past Luke Joseph! Leon Redknapp comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
42.05
Warren Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Watson. Graeme Watson plays a quick one-two with Warren Dixon and rushes in on goal... Graeme Watson takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.47
Luke Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Millwall kick off!
47.04
Warren Chadwick flicks a high ball forward to Daguyl Antunes who takes it down. Daguyl Antunes plays the ball forward to Leon Redknapp. Leon Redknapp shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
49.40
Alejandro Gil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby plays a scrappy one-two with Lomano Minto and advances towards the goal... Luke Huckerby shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.44
Warren Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Watson collects the pass. Graeme Watson rushes past Eric Lensing! Graeme Watson takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
53.20
John Burley brings the ball forward. John Burley lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Ehiogu. Carl Ehiogu flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Steve Merson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.11
Nicolas Metzger clumsily knocks into Wes Wright. Nicolas Metzger is given a warning by the referee! Wes Wright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.13
3-0Millwall have made 2 substitutions with Yoann Demont replacing Elena Redondo and Stephane Nappi replacing Graeme Watson .
61.22
Yoann Demont threads a neat ball through to Wes Wright. Wes Wright shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
69.23
Wes Wright flicks a high pass forward to Carl Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Carl Ehiogu shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Steve Merson comfortably smothers it!
75.06
John Burley flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephane Nappi. Stephane Nappi makes a great pass forward. George Bloomer runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.12
Millwall have made a substitution with Guillermo Marquitos replacing George Bloomer .Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Robinson replacing Alfred Eadie and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
78.15
3-0Carlton Flintlock comes in with a high challenge, catching Carl Ehiogu with his studs. Carlton Flintlock is shown the red card!! Carl Ehiogu stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.54
Warren Chadwick flicks a high pass forward. John Burley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Burley hits a low pass to Stephane Nappi. Stephane Nappi plays a scrappy one-two with Leon Redknapp and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stephane Nappi comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but Steve Merson is on top of it.
90.00
Leon Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Carl Ehiogu. Carl Ehiogu makes a defence splitting pass to Stephane Nappi. Some awkward footwork from Stephane Nappi provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Millwall!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
9
0
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
18.6%
44.3%
37.1%
Scorers
| Leon Redknapp 3, 40 Carl Ehiogu 53 Stephane Nappi 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Redknapp of Millwall |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Shabani Marguerite (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Elena Redondo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Daguyl Antunes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Warren Chadwick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | George Bloomer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Warren Dixon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wes Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Burley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Leon Redknapp (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Graeme Watson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Ehiogu (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Yoann Demont (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Marquitos (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stephane Nappi (ATT) | | 7 |
| 1. | Steve Merson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Phil Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eric Lensing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alejandro Gil (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Metzger (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alfred Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 8. | Luke Joseph (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Huckerby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lomano Minto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Edward Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mervin Scales (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Armin Pfeiffer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carlton Flintlock (MID) |  | 3 |