Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     EvertonEverton
Alex HutchingsAlex Hutchings Duane Holl Duane Holl
Steve MersonS. Merson65
G
1
G
54Liam CrooksL. Crooks
Phil MannP. Mann57
D
2
D
50Pim MokoenaP. Mokoena
Eric LensingE. Lensing55
D
captain3
D
53David MarrD. Marr
Armin PfeifferA. Pfeiffer50
D
4
D
61Brian MurrayB. Murray
James FlintlockJ. Flintlock52
D
5
D
56Ronnie FentonR. Fenton
David GreenD. Green54
M
6
M
60Silvio FonsecaS. Fonseca
Nicolas MetzgerN. Metzger56
M
7
M
59Billy GemmellB. Gemmell
Luke JosephL. Joseph54
M
8captain
M
58Bill ByrneB. Byrne
Luke HuckerbyL. Huckerby62
A
9
A
51Ruel CookeR. Cooke
Lomano MintoL. Minto59
A
10
A
60Richard HendryR. Hendry
Stuart RichardsS. Richards48
A
11
A
51Peter FinneyP. Finney
 
Mervin ScalesM. Scales54
G
12
D
50Dion BattyD. Batty
Edward RobinsonE. Robinson48
D
13
M
55Sebastiao AndradeS. Andrade
Alfred EadieA. Eadie54
A
14
A
48Seb PetitjeanS. Petitjean

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Everton. A crowd of 12,500 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Everton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Stockdale.


0.00
Everton kick off and get the first half underway!
8.44
David Marr flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.27
David Marr pushes mid-way up the pitch. David Marr threads a neat ball through to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Armin Pfeiffer.
12.56
Silvio Fonseca threads a neat ball through to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
15.38
Silvio Fonseca threads the ball through to Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.51
David Marr hacks Nicolas Metzger from behind! The referee warns David Marr to calm down! Nicolas Metzger grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.10
Armin Pfeiffer hoofs the ball up the pitch. Stuart Richards sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
20.21
Armin Pfeiffer makes a beautiful solo run. Armin Pfeiffer knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Richards. David Marr hacks Stuart Richards from behind! Stuart Richards appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
22.57
Silvio Fonseca sees Peter Finney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Finney shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
24.18
Bill Byrne barges into David Green. The referee calls over Bill Byrne and warns him to calm down! David Green runs off the knock.
32.54
Bill Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
33.37
Luke Joseph passes the ball forward to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
36.32
Phil Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, David Green. David Green kicks a strong pass 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 but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.25
Silvio Fonseca flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Billy Gemmell scores for Everton!!
44.15
Brian Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Finney. Peter Finney is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by David Green. That should have been a goal!
45.00
Luke Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
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. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leeds United kick off the second half!
47.51
Bill Byrne makes a probing pass to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Merson who gathers it comfortably.
49.53
Bill Byrne sees Richard Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Hendry threads the ball through to Peter Finney but he's offside!
51.14
David Marr sees Bill Byrne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bill Byrne decides to run forward with the ball. Bill Byrne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Merson who gathers it comfortably.
53.06
Silvio Fonseca plays the ball forward to Bill Byrne. Bill Byrne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Steve Merson reads it well. Superb keeping!
55.26
Silvio Fonseca knocks the ball forward to Bill Byrne. Bill Byrne decides to run forward with the ball. Bill Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
61.05
Luke Joseph knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.57
Lomano Minto plays the ball forward to Stuart Richards. Stuart Richards skips past David Marr! Stuart Richards rockets a shot on goal but Liam Crooks is on top of his game. Nice keeping!
66.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
67.41
Nicolas Metzger plays the ball forward to David Green. David Green whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Lomano Minto scores for Leeds United!!
71.14
Everton are dictating the run of play here today.
72.19
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
73.02
Stuart Richards threads a neat ball through to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Murray.
77.39
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Alfred Eadie replacing Stuart Richards and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
78.44
Mervin Scales makes a probing pass to Luke Joseph. Luke Joseph passes the ball forward to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Crooks who gathers it comfortably.
79.21
David Green passes the ball forward to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pim Mokoena.
83.32
Ronnie Fenton comes in with a late challenge on Luke Huckerby. Ronnie Fenton is given a warning by the referee! Luke Huckerby carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.36
Billy Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hendry. Nicolas Metzger catches Richard Hendry on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
89.28
Billy Gemmell comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas Metzger. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicolas Metzger is taking some rough treatment out there!
90.00
Silvio Fonseca brings the ball forward. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

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

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%

Scorers
Lomano Minto 67
Billy Gemmell 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Silvio Fonseca of Everton

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

1.Liam Crooks (GK)
6
2.Pim Mokoena (DEF)
6
3.David Marr (DEF)
7
4.Brian Murray (DEF)
6
5.Ronnie Fenton (DEF)
5
6.Silvio Fonseca (MID)
8
7.Billy Gemmell (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
8.Bill Byrne (MID)
8
9.Ruel Cooke (ATT)
6
10.Richard Hendry (ATT)
7
11.Peter Finney (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Batty (DEF)
0
13.Sebastiao Andrade (MID)
0
14.Seb Petitjean (ATT)
0