Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Alex Hutchings Alex Hutchings
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn67
G
1
G
65Adolfo GonzalezA. Gonzalez
Dominic SounessD. Souness65
D
2
D
66Francisco SolerF. Soler
Andy YoudsA. Youds66
D
3
D
65Daniel VergesD. Verges
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan68
D
4
D
28Ledley PeckhamL. Peckham
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren69
M
5
D
29Robbie GascoigneR. Gascoigne
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano70
M
6captain
M
69Dave SouthgateD. Southgate
Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray66
M
7
M
71Ledley McgovernL. Mcgovern
James JacksonJ. Jackson68
M
8
M
70Carlos SuarezC. Suarez
Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno65
A
9
A
72Colin HendryC. Hendry
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes66
A
10
A
69Ian CampbellI. Campbell
J-Clau LecourJ. Lecour71
A
captain11
A
66Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
 
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson65
A
12
D
67Jose CamachoJ. Camacho
Tonino GattusoT. Gattuso62
M
13
M
68Paul StewartP. Stewart
Achille BelleriA. Belleri62
D
14
A
69Uwe EiltsU. Eilts

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to West Bromwich Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.56
Francisco Soler catches J-Clau Lecour on the ankles. Francisco Soler is warned by the referee! J-Clau Lecour stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.52
Don Mckinlay comes in with a late challenge on James Jackson. Don Mckinlay is shown the yellow card! James Jackson runs off the knock.
10.24
Scott Sullivan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour makes a probing pass to Roberto Butragueno but he's offside!
14.26
Carlos Suarez threads a neat ball through to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just off target!
16.00
Pedro Lozano knocks the ball forward to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
18.31
Scott Sullivan kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a cross ball towards J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
22.26
Carlos Suarez hits a low pass to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
24.54
Ledley Peckham clumsily knocks into Dominic Souness. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dominic Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.11
Daniel Verges gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Colin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but somehow Mike Winterburn manages to keep it out.
27.48
Francisco Soler knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Suarez. Carlos Suarez runs straight at the defence! Carlos Suarez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.12
Dominic Souness makes a probing pass to Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano threads a neat ball through to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno cuts inside the box! Roberto Butragueno tries a spectacular strike but it flies just off target!
36.41
Carlos Suarez hits a low pass to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it rises well off target!
40.58
Ledley Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Mcgovern controls it well on his chest. Ledley Mcgovern knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Mike Winterburn effortlessly smothers it!
44.09
Harry Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Adolfo Gonzalez.
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leeds United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.02
Harry Mowbray comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Peckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Peckham grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
51.01
Daniel Verges picks a pass forward to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate takes it forward alone. Dave Southgate knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Sullivan.
55.56
Dave Southgate clumsily knocks into James Jackson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! James Jackson stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.36
Arno Van Haaren clumsily knocks into Carlos Suarez. Arno Van Haaren is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Suarez carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.28
Andy Youds kicks a strong pass forward to James Jackson. James Jackson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. James Jackson plays a quick one-two with Roberto Butragueno and rushes in on goal... James Jackson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
65.18
Pedro Lozano threads a neat ball through to J-Clau Lecour. J-Clau Lecour puts a great ball through. Roberto Butragueno runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
66.49
Ledley Mcgovern sees Don Mckinlay in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Don Mckinlay shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Mike Winterburn manages to gather it comfortably.
67.57
Francisco Soler makes a probing pass to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Dave Southgate is offside!
69.45
Daniel Verges controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ledley Mcgovern. Ledley Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Colin Hendry who brings the ball under control. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Souness.
77.07
Carlos Suarez hits a low pass to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.59
Ledley Peckham sees space and advances. Ledley Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
79.01
Dave Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Mike Winterburn. Excellent save.
84.10
Dave Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Suarez controls it well on his chest. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.33
Pedro Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Butragueno controls it well on his chest. Roberto Butragueno shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.38
Scott Sullivan plays the ball forward to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno hits a low pass to Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Adolfo Gonzalez.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
1
3
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
31.8%
43.5%
24.7%

Scorers
J-Clau Lecour 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to J-Clau Lecour of Leeds United

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

1.Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
7
2.Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Verges (DEF)
6
4.Ledley Peckham (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Robbie Gascoigne (DEF)
6
6.Dave Southgate (MID)yellow card
7
7.Ledley Mcgovern (MID)
6
8.Carlos Suarez (MID)
8
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)
6
10.Ian Campbell (ATT)
6
11.Don Mckinlay (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jose Camacho (DEF)
0
13.Paul Stewart (MID)
0
14.Uwe Eilts (ATT)
0