Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 19,563 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off the first half!
4.39
0-0Mateus Leyva passes the ball forward to Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Marc Rommedahl!
8.49
0-0João Rivera hacks Nico Beutler from behind! João Rivera is given a warning by the referee! Nico Beutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.42
1-0Mario Enriquez chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Croft. Mike Croft shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.16
1-0Klas Svensson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Lofthouse.
18.55
Lucien Mboma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
21.49
2-0Philipe Casanova catches Wilder Garza on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wilder Garza grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.49
2-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.52
Stuart Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi knocks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade takes a shot at goal but somehow Marc Rommedahl manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Leeds United kick off!
54.19
Mateus Leyva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marc Rommedahl easily smothers it.
55.19
Garba Yekini chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler plays a perfect one-two with Mike Croft and rushes in on goal... Colin Fowler rockets a shot on goal. Joe Tuhuteru easily smothers it.
57.51
2-0Mateus Leyva kicks a strong pass forward to Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade threads the ball through to Ali Elkhatabi but he's offside!
60.43
2-0Kieron Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma threads the ball through to Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
71.48
Mario Enriquez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler goes all the way! Colin Fowler shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Fowler!
75.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.13
Philipe Casanova sees space and advances. Philipe Casanova shoots from long range but it is miles over!
84.42
Tommy Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Peter Ferrante. Peter Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Marc Rommedahl manages to gather it comfortably.
89.05
Philipe Casanova controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Croft. Mike Croft passes the ball forward but Nico Beutler is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
23.4%
46.8%
29.9%
Scorers
| Mike Croft 9 Colin Fowler 19, 71 |