Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,117 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leeds United and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leeds United and Burnley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Chris Moffat.
0.00
Burnley kick off and get the match underway!
2.47
Stuart Smith breaks forward. Stuart Smith laces a through ball forward to Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Hibbs who gathers it comfortably.
3.53
Gian Luca Allegri flicks a high pass forward to Neil Morrison who brings the ball under control. Neil Morrison rushes past Sylvain Williamson! Some silky footwork from Neil Morrison provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.30
Dominic Souness flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Ball easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Ball hits a low pass to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer whips in a cross ball towards Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Mike Winterburn has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.44
Sylvain Williamson kicks a strong pass forward to Del Whelan. Del Whelan decides to run forward with the ball. Del Whelan finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.25
Neil Morrison makes a simple pass to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison makes a convincing header but it flies wide!
15.03
Tim Newton passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin makes a pass forward but Alberto Gento is yards offside!
32.49
Guillermo Diez chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Green. Omer Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Gento. Alberto Gento whips in a cross ball towards Jason Marr. Jason Marr gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Ruel Hibbs had no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
38.36
Neil Morrison knocks the ball forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.35
Stuart Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Whelan. Del Whelan knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Dublin. Nwankwo Dublin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gian Luca Allegri.
44.03
Stuart Smith takes the throw-in. Marama Viera sees a break and surges forward. Marama Viera makes a beautiful solo run. Marama Viera shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
45.00
Dominic Souness hacks Del Whelan from behind! The referee calls over Dominic Souness and shows him a yellow card! Del Whelan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
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. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
49.26
Sylvain Williamson clumsily knocks into Neil Morrison. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Morrison carries on, but is struggling a bit.
54.36
Youl Alidor Lachuer makes a beautiful solo run. Youl Alidor Lachuer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Smith.
59.06
Dominic Souness hits a low pass to Neil Morrison. Neil Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden tries a spectacular long range effort. Mike Winterburn gets down and covers it.
60.45
Burnley have made 3 substitutions with Marcus Pallister replacing Dominic Souness, Adam Le Saux replacing Neil Morrison and Duarte Ramos replacing Tommy Mercer .
65.50
Duarte Ramos hacks Tim Newton from behind! Duarte Ramos is shown the yellow card! Tim Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.21
Marama Viera comes in with a late challenge on Sol Sinclair. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Sol Sinclair hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.02
Gian Luca Allegri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Ball. Eddie Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Le Saux. Adam Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden connects with a diving header. Stuart Smith steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.38
Adam Le Saux threads a neat ball through to Sol Sinclair. Sol Sinclair plays a one-two with Duarte Ramos and advances towards the goal... Sol Sinclair muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball ricochets off Guillermo Diez and flashes wide of the near post.
78.22
Corner kick to Burnley. Eddie Ball chips it out wide. Stuart Smith jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
85.45
Gian Luca Allegri flicks a high pass forward. Joe Wilson collects the pass. Joe Wilson chips the ball to his team mate, Sol Sinclair. Sol Sinclair shoots from 25 yards but Mike Winterburn reads it well. Good keeping!
87.11
Stuart Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Green. With great vision, Omer Green plays the ball forward to Jason Marr. Jason Marr rushes past Adam Le Saux! Some good footwork from Jason Marr provides some space. He shoots at goal but Ruel Hibbs is on top of it.
89.34
Clive Armstrong hacks Jason Marr from behind! The referee calls over Clive Armstrong and shows him a yellow card! Jason Marr stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Youl Alidor Lachuer kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Marsden. Simon Marsden edges inside the box! Simon Marsden makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.6%
44.4%
25.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Morrison of Burnley |
Match Ratings
1. | Mike Winterburn (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Guillermo Diez (DEF) | 6 | |
3. | Sylvain Williamson (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
4. | Stuart Smith (DEF) | 8 | |
5. | Marama Viera (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
6. | Del Whelan (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Omer Green (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Tim Newton (MID) | 6 | |
9. | Nwankwo Dublin (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Jason Marr (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
11. | Alberto Gento (ATT) | 7 | |
12. | Seth Riza (ATT) | 0 | |
13. | Dale Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
14. | Tommy Thomson (MID) | 0 |
1. | Ruel Hibbs (GK) | 6 | |
2. | Youl Alidor Lachuer (DEF) | 7 | |
3. | Gian Luca Allegri (DEF) | 6 | |
4. | Dominic Souness (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
5. | Clive Armstrong (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
6. | Joe Wilson (MID) | 6 | |
7. | Eddie Ball (MID) | 6 | |
8. | Neil Morrison (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
9. | Sol Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
10. | Tommy Mercer (ATT) | 7 | |
11. | Simon Marsden (ATT) | ![]() | 8 |
12. | Marcus Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
13. | Adam Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
14. | Duarte Ramos (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |