Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Stanis BStanis B Computer Player Computer Player
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn67
G
1
G
65Antonio VilaA. Vila
Guillermo DiezG. Diez70
D
2
D
70Arturo HernandezA. Hernandez
Ighli ParisI. Paris62
D
3
D
68Scott LawS. Law
Chris EhioguC. Ehiogu48
D
4
D
38Duncan BarryD. Barry
Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier64
D
5
D
38Marvin JessM. Jess
Mansour VencelM. Vencel62
M
6
M
76Peter RothoviusP. Rothovius
Callum McinnesC. Mcinnes41
M
captain7
M
75Mark OshadoganM. Oshadogan
Alex JamesA. James47
M
8
M
70Rodolfo FerrerR. Ferrer
Trevor MckayT. Mckay42
A
9
A
77Khalid ElkhatabiK. Elkhatabi
Omer GreenO. Green61
M
10
A
74Ruuben RajalinR. Rajalin
Phil ImpeyP. Impey52
A
11captain
A
69Alberto DeanA. Dean
 
Jason DublinJ. Dublin64
M
12
A
67Mathieu PaviotM. Paviot
Del WhelanD. Whelan68
M
13
M
60Nicky SmithN. Smith
Jason MarrJ. Marr63
A
14
M
52Gianluca De PalmaG. De Palma

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 9,130 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Mendonca.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off and get the first half underway!
6.29
Mansour Vencel flicks a high pass forward. Callum Mcinnes controls it well on his chest. Callum Mcinnes shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
8.45
With a delightful solo run, Callum Mcinnes stretches the opposition's defence. Callum Mcinnes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Law.
9.25
Mark Oshadogan takes it forward alone. Mark Oshadogan hits a low pass to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi takes a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
10.22
Chris Ehiogu takes it forward alone. Chris Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Phil Impey. Phil Impey finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
12.41
Marvin Jess hacks Trevor Mckay from behind! The referee brings Marvin Jess to one side and gives him a warning! Trevor Mckay runs off the knock.
15.11
Arturo Hernandez threads a neat ball through to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
21.38
Marvin Jess threads the ball through to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.42
Peter Rothovius makes a probing pass to Ruuben Rajalin. Ruuben Rajalin finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.07
Scott Law passes the ball forward to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.47
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
34.20
Marvin Jess threads a neat ball through to Mark Oshadogan. Mark Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward. Peter Rothovius collects the pass. Peter Rothovius knocks in a cross ball towards Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
39.42
Callum Mcinnes threads a neat ball through to Alex James. Alex James flicks a high pass forward. Phil Impey controls it well on his chest. Phil Impey runs straight at the defence! Scott Law barges into Phil Impey. Phil Impey appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
40.36
With a delightful solo run, Peter Rothovius stretches the opposition's defence. Peter Rothovius hits a low pass to Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
44.55
Duncan Barry flicks a high pass forward to Peter Rothovius who brings the ball under control. Peter Rothovius knocks the ball to his team mate, Khalid Elkhatabi. Khalid Elkhatabi shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
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. Middlesbrough have changed their lineup with Nicky Smith replacing Marvin Jess.

45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
47.17
Mark Oshadogan takes it forward alone. Mark Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Dean who brings the ball under control. Alberto Dean tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
49.20
Alex James hits a low pass to Trevor Mckay. Trevor Mckay whips in a cross ball towards Alex James. Alex James whips the ball goalwards with his head but Antonio Vila reads it well. Great save!
51.54
Mansour Vencel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Mcinnes. Callum Mcinnes lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Green. Omer Green knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
57.55
Ighli Paris threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Diez. Guillermo Diez knocks the ball forward to Phil Impey. Phil Impey hits a low pass to Omer Green. Omer Green takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
65.38
Omer Green chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Impey. Phil Impey plays a scrappy one-two with Omer Green and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Phil Impey provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but is denied by Antonio Vila. Excellent save.
69.12
Rodolfo Ferrer hits a low pass to Peter Rothovius. Peter Rothovius shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
72.46
Alex James catches Peter Rothovius on the ankles. The referee warns Alex James to calm down! Peter Rothovius runs off the knock.
75.26
Alex James catches Peter Rothovius on the ankles. The referee brings Alex James to one side and gives him another warning! Peter Rothovius hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.45
Middlesbrough have made 2 substitutions with Mathieu Paviot replacing Arturo Hernandez and Gianluca De Palma replacing Ruuben Rajalin .
78.48
Alex James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Green. Omer Green knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.01
Mansour Vencel hits a low pass to Omer Green. Omer Green lofts in a cross ball towards Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Nicky Smith is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
81.20
Ighli Paris makes a beautiful solo run. Ighli Paris knocks the ball forward to Trevor Mckay. Trevor Mckay shoots from long range but Antonio Vila is on top of it.
84.29
Patrick Le Tissier comes in with a late challenge on Khalid Elkhatabi. The referee brings Patrick Le Tissier to one side and gives him a warning! Khalid Elkhatabi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Chris Ehiogu makes a simple pass to Mansour Vencel. Mansour Vencel kicks a strong pass forward to Alex James. Alex James knocks the ball forward, putting Phil Impey through on goal. Phil Impey looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Middlesbrough
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.7%
43.3%
Play Area
23.3%
47.8%
28.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alex James of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Guillermo Diez (DEF)
6
3.Ighli Paris (DEF)
8
4.Chris Ehiogu (DEF)
8
5.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
6.Mansour Vencel (MID)
8
7.Callum Mcinnes (MID)
7
8.Alex James (MID)
9
9.Trevor Mckay (ATT)
6
10.Omer Green (MID)
7
11.Phil Impey (ATT)
7
 
12.Jason Dublin (MID)
0
13.Del Whelan (MID)
0
14.Jason Marr (ATT)
0

1.Antonio Vila (GK)
8
2.Arturo Hernandez (DEF)
6
3.Scott Law (DEF)
6
4.Duncan Barry (DEF)
6
5.Marvin Jess (DEF)
6
6.Peter Rothovius (MID)
8
7.Mark Oshadogan (MID)
8
8.Rodolfo Ferrer (MID)
7
9.Khalid Elkhatabi (ATT)
6
10.Ruuben Rajalin (ATT)
6
11.Alberto Dean (ATT)
6
 
12.Mathieu Paviot (ATT)
6
13.Nicky Smith (MID)
6
14.Gianluca De Palma (MID)
6