Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 19,419 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ashley Greaves.
0.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the match underway!
6.11
Graham Middleton hits a low pass to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Demetrio Ferro!
16.35
Graham Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro advances inside the box! Quim Monteiro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Demetrio Ferro.
24.24
Nwankwo Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Tavares. Samuel Tavares shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
28.22
Christian Barollo hits a low pass to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.58
Camel Bourmaud clumsily knocks into Louis Dufresnes. The referee warns Camel Bourmaud to calm down! Louis Dufresnes runs off the knock.
44.24
Camel Bourmaud sees Abel Valente in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Abel Valente threads the ball through to Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa shoots from outside the area but somehow Amine Haouche manages to keep it out.
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. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
48.19
Christian Barollo decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Barollo deftly passes the ball to Quim Monteiro, releasing him through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Quim Monteiro provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Demetrio Ferro with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
53.49
Jean Francois Barul threads the ball through to Richard Van Veen. Richard Van Veen knocks in a cross ball towards Paulo Barbosa. Paulo Barbosa is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
54.35
Filipe Tavares plays the ball forward to Michel Koutouan. With some swift thinking, Michel Koutouan plays the ball forward to Louis Dufresnes. Louis Dufresnes finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.56
Filipe Tavares barges into Richard Van Veen. Filipe Tavares is warned by the referee! Richard Van Veen stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.57
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Francisco Smith replacing Graham Middleton and Mark Pagliuca replacing Louis Dufresnes .
61.61
Augusto Martin passes the ball forward to Francisco Smith. Francisco Smith flicks a high ball forward to Mark Pagliuca who takes it down. Mark Pagliuca whips in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
66.22
Brian Johnson threads the ball through to Jason Standing. With a delightful solo run, Jason Standing stretches the opposition's defence. Jason Standing controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Richard Van Veen through on goal. Richard Van Veen tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
69.57
Filipe Tavares makes a beautiful solo run. Filipe Tavares takes it forward alone. Filipe Tavares tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
71.53
Danny Laver passes the ball forward to Christian Barollo. Christian Barollo decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Barollo rushes past Camel Bourmaud! Christian Barollo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Brian Johnson. Excellent block.
73.29
Camel Bourmaud makes a simple pass to Abel Valente. Abel Valente flicks a high pass forward. Richard Van Veen collects the pass. Richard Van Veen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.22
Leeds United have made a substitution with Richard Meite replacing Danny Laver .
78.29
Natale Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Quim Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Monteiro knocks in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard connects with a diving header. Demetrio Ferro didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.43
Christian Barollo flicks a high pass forward. Quim Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Quim Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anders Nygaard!
84.53
Francisco Smith makes a simple pass to Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Johnson.
85.51
Richard Meite takes it forward alone. Richard Meite threads a neat ball through to Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.56
Alexandre Almeida knocks the ball forward to Jean Francois Barul. Jean Francois Barul runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jean Francois Barul controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.14
Francisco Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca lofts in a cross ball towards Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Natale Cannarsa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anders Nygaard. Anders Nygaard shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! That's his third!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
23%
44.6%
32.4%
Scorers
Quim Monteiro 48 Anders Nygaard 62, 79, 90 | Richard Van Veen 66 |
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anders Nygaard of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
1. | Amine Haouche (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Danny Laver (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Filipe Tavares (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Augusto Martin (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Michel Koutouan (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Christian Barollo (MID) | 8 | |
7. | Graham Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Natale Cannarsa (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Louis Dufresnes (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Quim Monteiro (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Anders Nygaard (ATT) | ![]() ![]() ![]() | 10 |
12. | Richard Meite (DEF) | 6 | |
13. | Francisco Smith (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Mark Pagliuca (ATT) | 6 |
1. | Demetrio Ferro (GK) | 7 | |
2. | Alexandre Almeida (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Camel Bourmaud (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Brian Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
5. | Nwankwo Middleton (MID) | 6 | |
6. | Jason Standing (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Jean Francois Barul (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Abel Valente (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Paulo Barbosa (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Richard Van Veen (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
11. | Samuel Tavares (ATT) | 6 | |
12. | Aldo Botticella (DEF) | 0 | |
13. | Darren Matthews (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Jermaine Mason (DEF) | 0 |