Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 9,449 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Les Butt.


0.00
Leeds United get the match underway!
3.13
Darl Monteiro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
6.31
Darl Monteiro barges into Teddy Nicholls. Darl Monteiro is warned by the referee! Teddy Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.41
Teddy Nicholls hits a low pass to Max Joseph. Max Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Emile Williams who gathers it comfortably.
18.41
Graeme Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bailey collects the pass. Julian Bailey hits a low pass to Max Joseph. Max Joseph sees Gianfranco Cannarsa just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Cannarsa shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Emile Williams with no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
27.29
Julian Bailey knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
28.04
Dean Gray passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Brighton.
30.43
Teddy Nicholls makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Joseph. Max Joseph makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
32.43
Danny Stuart barges into Spencer Perry. The referee calls over Danny Stuart and warns him to calm down! Spencer Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.06
Alfred Lawrence catches Teddy Nicholls on the ankles. Alfred Lawrence is warned by the referee! Teddy Nicholls stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.31
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker controls it well on his chest. Morris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
39.17
Dean Gray knocks the ball forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Emile Williams keeps it out!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
49.38
Neil Weaver catches Dean Gray on the ankles. The referee brings Neil Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Gray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.02
Simon Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
59.15
Julian Bailey hacks Darl Monteiro from behind! The referee calls over Julian Bailey and shows him a yellow card! Darl Monteiro runs off the knock.
61.46
Teddy Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Max Joseph controls it well on his chest. Max Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. With a superhuman jump, Syd Sharpe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
63.42
Jonathan Mann threads the ball through to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
65.26
Jonathan Mann makes a simple pass to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stuart collects the pass. Danny Stuart cuts inside the box! Danny Stuart shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.34
Teddy Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa plays a one-two with Syd Sharpe and rushes in on goal... Gianfranco Cannarsa muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gianfranco Cannarsa!
69.44
Julian Bailey threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.28
Simon Simonsen makes a probing pass to Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks the ball forward to Danny Stuart but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
73.56
Simon Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
75.47
Jonathan Mann chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver sees a break and surges forward. Neil Weaver lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.22
Graeme Matthews flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Nicholls who brings the ball under control. Teddy Nicholls makes an attacking run forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Teddy Nicholls plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa who has made a great run into the box. Gianfranco Cannarsa shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
83.12
Simon Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.12
Neil Weaver flicks a high ball forward to Danny Stuart who takes it down. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.33
Julian Bailey passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Neil Weaver sees Morris Parker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Parker knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Perry.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
4
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
30%
46.2%
23.8%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gianfranco Cannarsa of AFC Bournemouth

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

1.Gregorio Garrido (GK)
6
2.Spencer Perry (DEF)
6
3.Graeme Matthews (DEF)
6
4.Jimmy Tarantino (DEF)
6
5.Dean Gray (MID)
6
6.Teddy Nicholls (MID)
8
7.Julian Bailey (MID)yellow card
6
8.Shaun Weaver (MID)
6
9.Syd Sharpe (ATT)
6
10.Max Joseph (ATT)
7
11.Gianfranco Cannarsa (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
 
12.Frank Burgess (MID)
0
13.Omer Howey (GK)
0
14.Tommy Potts (MID)
0