Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     SouthamptonSouthampton
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Kieran Rufus Kieran Rufus
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn67
G
1
G
67Amara PaisleyA. Paisley
Dominic SounessD. Souness66
D
2
D
70John NaysmithJ. Naysmith
Steffen LaudrupS. Laudrup72
D
3
D
67Wayne FortuneW. Fortune
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan68
D
4
D
68Nicolas EmmerlichN. Emmerlich
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren71
M
5
D
68Nicholas GrantN. Grant
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano70
M
6
M
72Maurizio FerranteM. Ferrante
Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray68
M
7captain
M
79Wayne RossW. Ross
James JacksonJ. Jackson68
M
8
M
70Mario De GrootM. De Groot
Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno65
A
9
A
70Marvin ShearerM. Shearer
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson65
A
10
A
69Jean Chr. TourenneJ. Tourenne
Marc DoddM. Dodd67
A
captain11
A
67Eric SikoraE. Sikora
 
Dion GardnerD. Gardner64
M
12
M
68Ruben BarbosaR. Barbosa
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes66
A
13
M
65Arnauld CudiniA. Cudini
Jos De GraefJ. De Graef65
D
14
A
57Mick BowerM. Bower

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.


0.00
Leeds United get the match underway!
8.48
Dominic Souness takes a quick throw-in. Arno Van Haaren flicks a high pass forward. Marc Dodd controls it well on his chest. Marc Dodd whips in a cross ball towards James Jackson. James Jackson makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
10.12
Pedro Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
14.17
Nicolas Emmerlich flicks a high pass forward to John Naysmith who brings the ball under control. John Naysmith knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean Chr. Tourenne but the linesman indicates offside!
15.10
Steffen Laudrup threads the ball through to Dominic Souness. Dominic Souness flicks a high pass forward. Marc Dodd controls it well on his chest. Marc Dodd shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
18.29
Nicolas Emmerlich knocks the ball to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Scott Sullivan. Excellent block.
21.52
Harry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson collects the pass. Gavin Davidson knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Roberto Butragueno is offside!
22.47
Steffen Laudrup controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Lozano. With a superhuman jump, Pedro Lozano connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's there!! Amara Paisley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.47
John Naysmith chips the ball to his team mate, Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.49
Harry Mowbray threads the ball through to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.46
Nicolas Emmerlich flicks a high ball forward to Maurizio Ferrante who takes it down. Maurizio Ferrante sees space and advances. Maurizio Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Mike Winterburn. What a great pair of hands!
33.17
Arno Van Haaren flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Davidson who takes it down. Gavin Davidson tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Amara Paisley!
34.20
Scott Sullivan advances with the ball. Scott Sullivan sees space and advances. Scott Sullivan makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Gavin Davidson. Wayne Fortune hacks Gavin Davidson from behind! Penalty not given!!
45.00
Mario De Groot changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mario De Groot plays a perfect one-two with Wayne Ross and rushes in on goal... Mario De Groot tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Mike Winterburn had no chance!! Goal for Southampton!
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. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Southampton start the second half!
57.27
Mario De Groot sees Jean Chr. Tourenne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Chr. Tourenne threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mario De Groot. Mario De Groot shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Mike Winterburn.
59.07
Arno Van Haaren comes in with a late challenge on Mario De Groot. The referee warns Arno Van Haaren to calm down! Mario De Groot hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.39
Southampton have made a substitution with Ruben Barbosa replacing Mario De Groot .
66.19
Roberto Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Davidson who takes it down. Gavin Davidson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Pedro Lozano through on goal. Pedro Lozano rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.22
John Naysmith takes it forward alone. John Naysmith shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
75.03
Ruben Barbosa sees Jean Chr. Tourenne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Chr. Tourenne lofts in a cross ball towards Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.33
John Naysmith darts forward. With a delightful solo run, John Naysmith stretches the opposition's defence. John Naysmith knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.14
Wayne Fortune sees Eric Sikora in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Sikora knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Laudrup.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

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

Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
29.2%
44.4%
26.4%

Scorers
Pedro Lozano 22, 66
Mario De Groot 45
Marvin Shearer 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Pedro Lozano of Leeds United

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

1.Amara Paisley (GK)
6
2.John Naysmith (DEF)
8
3.Wayne Fortune (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF)
6
5.Nicholas Grant (DEF)
6
6.Maurizio Ferrante (MID)
6
7.Wayne Ross (MID)
6
8.Mario De Groot (MID)goal scored
8
9.Marvin Shearer (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT)
6
11.Eric Sikora (ATT)
6
 
12.Ruben Barbosa (MID)
6
13.Arnauld Cudini (MID)
0
14.Mick Bower (ATT)
0