Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Coventry CityCoventry City
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Si Williams Si Williams
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn67
G
1
G
64Stan ScholesS. Scholes
Andy YoudsA. Youds66
D
2
D
52Patrick WrightP. Wright
Achille BelleriA. Belleri62
D
3
D
50Adrian WainwrightA. Wainwright
Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier67
D
4
D
42Clive BlakeC. Blake
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren69
M
5
D
52Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini
Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso62
M
6captain
M
53Craig NewtonC. Newton
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano70
M
7
M
53Vasco SemedoV. Semedo
James JacksonJ. Jackson68
M
8
A
45Jason TaylorJ. Taylor
Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno64
A
9
A
49Ernesto MonteroE. Montero
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes66
A
10
A
50Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs
J-Clau LecourJ. Lecour71
A
captain11
A
53Simon IzzetS. Izzet
 
Leon WardL. Ward68
D
12
D
51Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan68
D
13
M
52Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson65
A
14
A
47Seb LetiziS. Letizi

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 7,942 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.


0.00
Leeds United start the match!
9.11
Craig Newton hacks J-Clau Lecour from behind! The referee warns Craig Newton to calm down! J-Clau Lecour runs off the knock.
15.21
Clive Blake sweeps the ball long. Vasco Semedo lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.02
With some swift thinking, Alfredo Rimondini plays the ball forward to Craig Newton. Craig Newton lofts in a cross ball towards Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.47
Patrick Le Tissier plays the ball forward to James Jackson. With a delightful solo run, James Jackson stretches the opposition's defence. James Jackson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Stan Scholes. Excellent save.
26.47
Craig Newton hits a low pass to Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor shoots from outside the area. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.17
Simon Izzet makes a simple pass to Ledley Jacobs. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.12
James Jackson hits a low pass to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes makes a simple pass, allowing Roberto Butragueno to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Roberto Butragueno provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's there!! Stan Scholes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.09
Patrick Wright barges into James Jackson. Patrick Wright is warned by the referee! James Jackson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
Craig Newton threads a neat ball through to Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Craig Newton controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some awkward footwork from Craig Newton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it is miles over!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.59
Vasco Semedo flicks a high pass forward to Ernesto Montero who brings the ball under control. Ernesto Montero rushes past Achille Belleri! Ernesto Montero tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
48.09
Arno Van Haaren passes the ball forward to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno plays a one-two with Tonino Gattuso and advances towards the goal... Roberto Butragueno cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Stan Scholes easily smothers it!
49.33
Pedro Lozano knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
51.37
Andy Youds sees Pedro Lozano in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Pedro Lozano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Stan Scholes manages to gather it.
55.07
Patrick Le Tissier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tonino Gattuso. Tonino Gattuso knocks the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.12
Achille Belleri decides to run forward with the ball. Achille Belleri flicks a high pass forward to Frederico Antunes who brings the ball under control. Frederico Antunes shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.39
Arno Van Haaren sees J-Clau Lecour in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. J-Clau Lecour knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Adrian Wainwright.
63.04
Roberto Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Frederico Antunes who takes it down. Frederico Antunes hits a low pass to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.29
Craig Newton clumsily knocks into Arno Van Haaren. Craig Newton is shown the yellow card! Arno Van Haaren hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.46
Patrick Le Tissier catches Ernesto Montero on the ankles. Patrick Le Tissier is warned by the referee! Ernesto Montero stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.38
J-Clau Lecour kicks a strong pass forward to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes whips in a cross ball towards James Jackson. James Jackson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.06
Craig Newton passes the ball forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.11
Pedro Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren knocks the ball forward, putting Roberto Butragueno through on goal. Roberto Butragueno strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
72.46
Vasco Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Jason Taylor controls it well on his chest. Jason Taylor whips in a cross ball towards Vasco Semedo. Vasco Semedo makes a deft header. Mike Winterburn manages to gather it easily.
73.51
Patrick Le Tissier sees J-Clau Lecour in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. J-Clau Lecour controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
78.15
Seeing a gap ahead, Pedro Lozano plays the ball forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren plays a quick one-two with Pedro Lozano and rushes in on goal... Arno Van Haaren rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
83.36
Adrian Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Izzet. Simon Izzet knocks the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.08
Vasco Semedo flicks a high pass forward. Craig Newton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Le Tissier.
89.02
Pedro Lozano threads the ball through to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes shoots from 20 yards but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
Adrian Wainwright knocks the ball forward to Craig Newton. Craig Newton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Taylor. Jason Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Newton. Craig Newton makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Coventry City
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.8%
42.2%
Play Area
25.3%
44.6%
30.1%

Scorers
Roberto Butragueno 40
Ledley Jacobs 18
Jason Taylor 26
Simon Izzet 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Taylor of Coventry City

Match Ratings
1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
6
2.Andy Youds (DEF)
6
3.Achille Belleri (DEF)
6
4.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Arno Van Haaren (MID)
6
6.Tonino Gattuso (MID)
6
7.Pedro Lozano (MID)
7
8.James Jackson (MID)
7
9.Roberto Butragueno (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Frederico Antunes (ATT)
7
11.J-Clau Lecour (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Ward (DEF)
0
13.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
0

1.Stan Scholes (GK)
8
2.Patrick Wright (DEF)
5
3.Adrian Wainwright (DEF)
6
4.Clive Blake (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6.Craig Newton (MID)yellow card
8
7.Vasco Semedo (MID)
8
8.Jason Taylor (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Ernesto Montero (ATT)
7
10.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Simon Izzet (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (MID)
0
14.Seb Letizi (ATT)
0