Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Bristol CityBristol City
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Alex Smith Alex Smith
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn67
G
1
G
64Aladino MaiuriA. Maiuri
Dominic SounessD. Souness66
D
2
D
67Edmundo CarmonaE. Carmona
Steffen LaudrupS. Laudrup72
D
3
D
67Andre MarquesA. Marques
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan68
D
4
D
52Carlton HibbsC. Hibbs
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren71
M
5captain
M
73Linus LindemannL. Lindemann
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano70
M
6
M
68Pablo RamirezP. Ramirez
Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray68
M
7
M
63Remco VeldmanR. Veldman
James JacksonJ. Jackson68
M
8
M
63Garry TelferG. Telfer
Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno65
A
9
A
32Ludovic DiawaraL. Diawara
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson65
A
10
A
66Graham SerrantG. Serrant
Marc DoddM. Dodd67
A
captain11
A
55Paul BishopP. Bishop
 
Dion GardnerD. Gardner64
M
12
A
61Juan TorresJ. Torres
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes66
A
13
M
57Michael NaylorM. Naylor
Jos De GraefJ. De Graef65
D
14
D
58Farid CapiauxF. Capiaux

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 9,076 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leeds United and Bristol City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
Bristol City start the match!
3.58
Steffen Laudrup makes a simple pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Dodd but he's offside!
8.28
Harry Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roberto Butragueno but he's offside!
10.17
Without breaking stride, Dominic Souness plays the ball forward to James Jackson. James Jackson flicks a high pass forward to Arno Van Haaren who brings the ball under control. Arno Van Haaren whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.27
Dominic Souness comes in with a late challenge on Remco Veldman. The referee calls over Dominic Souness and shows him a yellow card! Remco Veldman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.57
Seeing a gap ahead, Remco Veldman plays the ball forward to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
16.16
Garry Telfer makes a beautiful solo run. Garry Telfer whips in a cross ball towards Remco Veldman. Remco Veldman makes a looping header on goal. Remco Veldman scores for Bristol City!!
32.05
James Jackson flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Butragueno collects the pass. Roberto Butragueno rushes past Carlton Hibbs! Roberto Butragueno shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Roberto Butragueno!
36.25
Linus Lindemann brings the ball forward. Linus Lindemann shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
Pablo Ramirez makes a run forward as Remco Veldman takes the throw-in. Pablo Ramirez skillfully chests the ball down. Pablo Ramirez makes a probing pass to Graham Serrant. Graham Serrant lofts in a cross ball towards Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer connects with a diving header but Mike Winterburn is on top of it.
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. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
47.28
Edmundo Carmona passes the ball forward to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer flicks a high pass forward. Ludovic Diawara holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ludovic Diawara lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
48.02
With some swift thinking, Remco Veldman plays the ball forward to Garry Telfer. Garry Telfer finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
60.49
Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Juan Torres replacing Ludovic Diawara, Michael Naylor replacing Remco Veldman and Farid Capiaux replacing Edmundo Carmona .
61.55
Carlton Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Ramirez. Pablo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Juan Torres. Juan Torres shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Mike Winterburn. What a great pair of hands!
65.33
Michael Naylor clumsily knocks into Gavin Davidson. Michael Naylor is shown the yellow card! Gavin Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.13
Garry Telfer passes the ball forward to Juan Torres. Juan Torres plays a quick one-two with Pablo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Juan Torres rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.48
Pedro Lozano kicks a strong pass forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren runs straight at the defence! Arno Van Haaren cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.57
Scott Sullivan boots it upfield. Marc Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
72.08
With great vision, Harry Mowbray plays the ball forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno makes a deft header but it flies wide!
73.01
Paul Bishop barges into Dominic Souness. Paul Bishop is shown the yellow card! Dominic Souness stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.50
Scott Sullivan threads the ball through to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson hits a low pass to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno but the linesman indicates offside!
78.06
Farid Capiaux receives the ball from a throw-in from Andre Marques. Farid Capiaux flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Ramirez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Ramirez threads a neat ball through to Paul Bishop. Paul Bishop knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Scott Sullivan.
79.36
Pedro Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.22
Garry Telfer sees Michael Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Torres. Juan Torres directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Mike Winterburn had no chance!! Goal for Bristol City!
90.00
James Jackson hits a low pass to Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Hibbs.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Bristol City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.2%
53.8%
Play Area
28.2%
46.2%
25.6%

Scorers
Roberto Butragueno 32
Arno Van Haaren 67
Remco Veldman 16
Juan Torres 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arno Van Haaren of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Mike Winterburn (GK)
7
2.Dominic Souness (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Steffen Laudrup (DEF)
6
4.Scott Sullivan (DEF)
6
5.Arno Van Haaren (MID)goal scored
8
6.Pedro Lozano (MID)
7
7.Harry Mowbray (MID)
6
8.James Jackson (MID)
7
9.Roberto Butragueno (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
11.Marc Dodd (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Gardner (MID)
0
13.Frederico Antunes (ATT)
0
14.Jos De Graef (DEF)
0

1.Aladino Maiuri (GK)
6
2.Edmundo Carmona (DEF)
6
3.Andre Marques (DEF)
7
4.Carlton Hibbs (DEF)
6
5.Linus Lindemann (MID)
6
6.Pablo Ramirez (MID)
7
7.Remco Veldman (MID)goal scored
8
8.Garry Telfer (MID)
8
9.Ludovic Diawara (ATT)
6
10.Graham Serrant (ATT)
6
11.Paul Bishop (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Juan Torres (ATT)goal scored
8
13.Michael Naylor (MID)yellow card
6
14.Farid Capiaux (DEF)
6