Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player Chris Lucken Chris Lucken
Emile WilliamsE. Williams59
G
1
G
62Luke BishopL. Bishop
Michael SummerbellM. Summerbell59
D
2
D
63Shaun JessS. Jess
Jonathan MannJ. Mann55
D
3
D
62Torsten WielandT. Wieland
Alfred LawrenceA. Lawrence53
D
4captain
D
61Del LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Alistair BrightonA. Brighton51
D
5
D
54Torsten HelmerT. Helmer
Simon SimonsenS. Simonsen67
M
captain6
M
67Martin HendrieM. Hendrie
Darl MonteiroD. Monteiro65
M
7
M
71Julian WilliamsJ. Williams
Neil WeaverN. Weaver58
M
8
M
72Julian HernandezJ. Hernandez
Morris ParkerM. Parker70
A
9
A
68Eduardo SantosE. Santos
Danny StuartD. Stuart59
A
10
A
61Gavin LaverG. Laver
Peter MakinP. Makin59
A
11
A
61Antonio ReyA. Rey
 
Steve Le TissierS. Le Tissier55
M
12
G
47Girolamo GiampaoloG. Giampaolo
Terry DaviesT. Davies51
D
13
M
56Julian BouldJ. Bould
Glynn FerdinandG. Ferdinand49
A
14
M
55Niccolo MacleanN. Maclean

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 9,703 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leeds United and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.


0.00
Leeds United kick off and get the match underway!
3.52
Without breaking stride, Julian Hernandez plays the ball forward to Gavin Laver. Gavin Laver finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
4.26
Alfred Lawrence makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver knocks the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
6.09
Julian Hernandez laces a through ball forward to Gavin Laver. Gavin Laver plays a one-two with Antonio Rey and rushes in on goal... Gavin Laver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Emile Williams gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
9.23
Simon Simonsen clumsily knocks into Julian Hernandez. The referee calls over Simon Simonsen and warns him to calm down! Julian Hernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.29
Neil Weaver knocks the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.20
Alfred Lawrence makes a simple pass to Darl Monteiro. Darl Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Parker. Morris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.36
Julian Williams takes a quick throw-in, which Julian Hernandez takes on the chest. Julian Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Gavin Laver. Gavin Laver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.13
Shaun Jess flicks a high pass forward. Julian Williams collects the pass. Julian Williams changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Williams knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eduardo Santos is offside!
26.03
Jonathan Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Darl Monteiro. Darl Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker collects the pass. Morris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart whips the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.55
Michael Summerbell flicks a high pass forward to Neil Weaver who brings the ball under control. Neil Weaver threads the ball through to Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Lofthouse.
33.48
Julian Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Laver. Gavin Laver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Emile Williams has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.22
Martin Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Laver. Gavin Laver finds some space and shoots from distance. Emile Williams gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
40.46
Alistair Brighton pushes up the pitch. Seeing a gap ahead, Alistair Brighton laces a through ball forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Luke Bishop.
41.36
Alistair Brighton takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Darl Monteiro. Torsten Wieland comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
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. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
West Ham United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Martin Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos shoots from outside the area but Emile Williams is on top of it.
49.31
Martin Hendrie hits a low pass to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
53.42
Darl Monteiro threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
54.46
Darl Monteiro comes in with a late challenge on Julian Williams. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Williams runs off the knock.
57.24
Martin Hendrie passes the ball forward to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey plays a sublime one-two with Eduardo Santos and races in on goal... Antonio Rey cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Jonathan Mann blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
60.33
Torsten Helmer hits a low pass to Martin Hendrie. Martin Hendrie makes a simple pass to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Santos but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.21
Julian Williams hits a low pass to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey makes a probing pass to Eduardo Santos but he's offside!
66.45
Torsten Wieland hacks Danny Stuart from behind! Torsten Wieland is given a warning by the referee! Danny Stuart runs off the knock.
69.48
Eduardo Santos clumsily knocks into Michael Summerbell. Eduardo Santos is given a warning by the referee! Michael Summerbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.35
Neil Weaver advances with the ball. Neil Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.54
Julian Hernandez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Laver. Gavin Laver shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
77.25
West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Julian Bould replacing Eduardo Santos and Niccolo Maclean replacing Antonio Rey and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-5-1 formation.
78.28
Alfred Lawrence flicks a high pass forward. Neil Weaver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Weaver hits a low pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Luke Bishop gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
83.04
Simon Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

West Ham United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
33.8%
43.8%
22.5%

Scorers
Morris Parker 83
Gavin Laver 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Laver of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Emile Williams (GK)
8
2.Michael Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Jonathan Mann (DEF)
6
4.Alfred Lawrence (DEF)
7
5.Alistair Brighton (DEF)
6
6.Simon Simonsen (MID)
6
7.Darl Monteiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Neil Weaver (MID)
7
9.Morris Parker (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Danny Stuart (ATT)
6
11.Peter Makin (ATT)
7
 
12.Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13.Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14.Glynn Ferdinand (ATT)
0

1.Luke Bishop (GK)
7
2.Shaun Jess (DEF)
6
3.Torsten Wieland (DEF)
6
4.Del Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Torsten Helmer (DEF)
7
6.Martin Hendrie (MID)
7
7.Julian Williams (MID)
6
8.Julian Hernandez (MID)
8
9.Eduardo Santos (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Laver (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Antonio Rey (ATT)
6
 
12.Girolamo Giampaolo (GK)
0
13.Julian Bould (MID)
6
14.Niccolo Maclean (MID)
6