Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 20,383 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
3.43
0-0Amaro Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand goes all the way! Alan Ferdinand makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.58
0-0Lucien Mboma knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Croft. Mike Croft goes all the way! Mike Croft rockets a shot on goal but somehow Joao Batista De Souza manages to keep it out.
18.21
Miguel Pinheiro threads the ball through to Noah Mahler. Noah Mahler threads the ball through to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.45
Klas Svensson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Croft. Mike Croft shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Joao Batista De Souza easily smothers it!
26.58
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
39.02
Amaro Carrasco surges forward with the ball. Amaro Carrasco shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
42.23
David Fox takes it forward alone. David Fox knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Joao Batista De Souza!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Chelsea kick off!
47.21
1-0Klas Svensson threads the ball through to Lucien Mboma. Lucien Mboma takes it forward alone. Lucien Mboma makes a probing pass to Nico Beutler. Nico Beutler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.35
1-0Lucien Mboma knocks the ball forward to Mike Croft. Mike Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Batista De Souza who gathers it comfortably.
54.18
Amaro Carrasco surges forward with the ball. Amaro Carrasco plays a perfect one-two with Ruslan Prykhodnoy and rushes in on goal... Amaro Carrasco shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Marc Rommedahl is on top of it.
63.19
Klas Svensson flicks the ball to his team mate, David Fox. David Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Croft. Mike Croft lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Joao Batista De Souza.
66.39
Mario Enriquez makes a simple pass to Mike Croft. Mike Croft finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
69.49
Leeds United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Chelsea's defence.
72.40
1-0Lucien Mboma sees a break and surges forward. Lucien Mboma knocks the ball forward to Colin Fowler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.29
Garba Yekini makes a probing pass to Mario Enriquez. Mario Enriquez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Croft. Mike Croft threads the ball through to Nico Beutler but he's offside!
78.31
Amaro Carrasco chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Ferdinand. Alan Ferdinand goes all the way! Alan Ferdinand shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Marc Rommedahl!
87.28
Lucien Mboma controls the ball well before passing 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 but it is tipped over by Joao Batista De Souza.
89.23
Said Borios flicks the ball to his team mate, Amaro Carrasco. Amaro Carrasco kicks a strong pass forward to Ruslan Prykhodnoy. Ruslan Prykhodnoy passes the ball forward but Alan Ferdinand is offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.7%
52.3%
Play Area
31.8%
45.5%
22.7%
Scorers
| Nico Beutler 47 |