Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 4,673 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Stockdale.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Stockdale.
0.00
0-0Queens Park Rangers kick off and get the match underway!
4.31
1-0With a delightful solo run, Greg Dublin stretches the opposition's defence. Greg Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.35
1-0Dave Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Graham Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Graham Ince shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
9.59
1-0Dave Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Sturridge. Brian Sturridge flicks a high pass forward. Ian Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Vieira shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
10.34
1-0Neil Cole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
14.33
Greg Dublin threads a neat ball through to Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
15.40
With some swift thinking, Robert Barmby plays the ball forward to Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Moens. Anthony Moens knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
16.46
Scott Terry chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Croft. Paolo Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Queens Park Rangers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
20.46
1-0Robert Barmby hacks Jakob Beck from behind! Robert Barmby is warned by the referee! Jakob Beck runs off the knock.
32.25
Greg Dublin decides to run forward with the ball. Greg Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Priestley. With a superhuman jump, Jamie Priestley connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.50
Greg Dublin threads a neat ball through to Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
36.03
Jamie Priestley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jamie Priestley lofts in a cross ball towards James Newton. James Newton makes a convincing header but it's a woeful effort!
39.15
Greg Dublin makes a simple pass to Anthony Moens. Anthony Moens controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Adam Goodwin reads it well. Well saved!
45.00
Paul Proctor plays the ball forward to Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos whips in a cross ball towards Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
48.36
Robert Barmby threads the ball through to Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Shilton.
49.37
Alfons Vos hacks Steve Shilton from behind! Alfons Vos is warned by the referee! Steve Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.42
1-0Paul Proctor clumsily knocks into Ian Vieira. Paul Proctor is shown the yellow card! Ian Vieira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.53
Scott Terry sees Ian Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Vieira shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
57.46
Brian Sturridge threads a neat ball through to Graham Ince. Graham Ince shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.19
Graham Ince threads the ball through to Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ince. Graham Ince is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Superb reactions from Yurtcan Izzet. What a save!
61.40
Greg Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Alfons Vos. Alfons Vos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Adam Goodwin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.58
Gareth Mcleod takes a quick throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Florin Raduciou laces a through ball forward to Gareth Mcleod. Gareth Mcleod takes it forward alone. Gareth Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Moens. Anthony Moens finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.45
Dave Dixon runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dave Dixon shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.14
3-0Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Lomano Marshall replacing Anthony Moens and Daniel Wise replacing Alfons Vos .
81.43
Daniel Wise flicks a high ball forward to Greg Dublin who takes it down. Greg Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Marshall. Lomano Marshall heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
85.02
Brian Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Vieira. Ian Vieira shoots from outside the area but Yurtcan Izzet reads it well. Fabulous save!
87.32
Jakob Beck threads the ball through to Simon Perry. Simon Perry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.50
Paul Proctor knocks the ball forward to Jamie Priestley. Jamie Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Wise. Daniel Wise shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
90.00
Brian Sturridge takes a quick throw-in. Jakob Beck threads a neat ball through to Graham Ince. Graham Ince controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
25.6%
42.7%
31.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Greg Dublin of Leeds United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Yurtcan Izzet (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gareth Mcleod (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paul Proctor (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Florin Raduciou (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robert Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alfons Vos (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Greg Dublin (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Anthony Moens (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | James Newton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gialuca Luppi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jamie Priestley (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Jon Cole (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Daniel Wise (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Lomano Marshall (MID) | | 7 |
| 1. | Adam Goodwin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steve Shilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Dixon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Scott Terry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jakob Beck (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Cole (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paolo Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Brian Sturridge (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Perry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Graham Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | David Kneissl (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eddie Bramble (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ivan Merson (ATT) | 0 | |