Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Charlton AthleticCharlton Athletic
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Jeff Sykes Jeff Sykes
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn67
G
1
G
69Norman BeckhamN. Beckham
Dominic SounessD. Souness66
D
2
D
69Kevin KeaneK. Keane
Steffen LaudrupS. Laudrup72
D
3captain
D
70Nicky Lua-LuaN. Lua-Lua
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan68
D
4
D
69Niccolo ShawN. Shaw
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren71
M
5
D
67Carlton KingC. King
Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray68
M
6
M
77Eugenio GuerreroE. Guerrero
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano70
M
7
M
78Hugo NunezH. Nunez
James JacksonJ. Jackson68
M
8
M
76Roberto CastroR. Castro
Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno65
A
9
A
68Wes DyerW. Dyer
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson66
A
10
A
68Simon ScowcroftS. Scowcroft
Marc DoddM. Dodd67
A
captain11
A
70Claudio CaballeroC. Caballero
 
Jos De GraefJ. De Graef65
D
12
A
67Terry HughesT. Hughes
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes66
A
13
M
77Stan GalliS. Galli
Juan RomanJ. Roman65
D
14
M
65Patrick BloomerP. Bloomer

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,059 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
3.40
James Jackson takes it forward alone. James Jackson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
9.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Niccolo Shaw plays the ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero sees a break and surges forward. Eugenio Guerrero rushes past Dominic Souness! Eugenio Guerrero tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
14.41
Nicky Lua-Lua runs forward with the ball. Nicky Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward to Wes Dyer who brings the ball under control. Wes Dyer shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.42
Niccolo Shaw flicks a high pass forward to Roberto Castro who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Roberto Castro plays the ball forward to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer makes a simple pass, allowing Simon Scowcroft to run into the box. Simon Scowcroft looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. What a cracker!! Mike Winterburn had no chance!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
18.10
Nicky Lua-Lua makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Lua-Lua darts forward. Nicky Lua-Lua whips in a cross ball towards Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.34
Nicky Lua-Lua chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Dyer. Showing composure, Wes Dyer plays the ball forward to Hugo Nunez. Hugo Nunez makes a probing pass to Claudio Caballero but he's offside!
28.30
Harry Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.53
Arno Van Haaren decides to run forward with the ball. Arno Van Haaren plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Butragueno and stumbles forward towards the goal... Arno Van Haaren muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
34.52
Harry Mowbray barges into Wes Dyer. Harry Mowbray is warned by the referee! Wes Dyer gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.42
Roberto Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero powers a header at goal. Solid save from Mike Winterburn.
38.13
Niccolo Shaw plays the ball forward to Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Scowcroft. Simon Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mike Winterburn manages to gather it.
39.18
Scott Sullivan makes a strong solo run forward. Scott Sullivan threads the ball through to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.58
Eugenio Guerrero threads a neat ball through to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
42.29
With great vision, Niccolo Shaw plays the ball forward to Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro edges inside the box! Roberto Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
45.00
Steffen Laudrup makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Jackson. James Jackson kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson sees Roberto Butragueno just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Butragueno shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic 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
The second half starts with Charlton Athletic kicking off!
47.46
James Jackson hits a low pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson makes a probing pass to Roberto Butragueno but he's offside!
48.38
Harry Mowbray makes a simple pass to James Jackson. James Jackson makes a pass forward but Marc Dodd makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
49.33
Steffen Laudrup punts the ball hopefully upfield. Arno Van Haaren knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper, Norman Beckham, sees it late!! Goal for Leeds United!
54.38
Hugo Nunez threads a neat ball through to Claudio Caballero. Claudio Caballero knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Souness.
60.40
Charlton Athletic have made 2 substitutions with Terry Hughes replacing Claudio Caballero and Stan Galli replacing Hugo Nunez .
61.44
Seeing Kevin Keane's run, Nicky Lua-Lua quickly throws the ball into his path. Kevin Keane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eugenio Guerrero. Eugenio Guerrero runs straight at the defence! Eugenio Guerrero takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eugenio Guerrero!
69.10
Roberto Castro flicks a high pass forward. Terry Hughes collects the pass. Terry Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
75.54
Stan Galli makes a probing pass to Wes Dyer. Wes Dyer finds some space and shoots from distance. Mike Winterburn gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
77.05
Charlton Athletic have made a substitution with Patrick Bloomer replacing Eugenio Guerrero .
81.41
Pedro Lozano flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Keane.
83.30
Pedro Lozano threads a neat ball through to James Jackson. James Jackson advances with the ball. James Jackson makes a pass forward but Roberto Butragueno is yards offside!
84.58
Niccolo Shaw pushes up the pitch. Niccolo Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Castro. Roberto Castro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.11
Kevin Keane lofts the ball long. Wes Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.07
Steffen Laudrup flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Davidson collects the pass. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball towards James Jackson. With a superhuman jump, James Jackson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Norman Beckham manages to keep it out.
90.00
Roberto Castro plays the ball forward to Patrick Bloomer. Patrick Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Terry Hughes. Terry Hughes powers a header at goal. Mike Winterburn didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Charlton Athletic
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
29.2%
39.3%
31.5%

Scorers
Roberto Butragueno 28, 49
Eugenio Guerrero 9, 61
Simon Scowcroft 15
Roberto Castro 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Guerrero of Charlton Athletic

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

1.Norman Beckham (GK)
6
2.Kevin Keane (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Lua-Lua (DEF)
7
4.Niccolo Shaw (DEF)
7
5.Carlton King (DEF)
6
6.Eugenio Guerrero (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
7.Hugo Nunez (MID)
6
8.Roberto Castro (MID)goal scored
8
9.Wes Dyer (ATT)
7
10.Simon Scowcroft (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Claudio Caballero (ATT)
6
 
12.Terry Hughes (ATT)
6
13.Stan Galli (MID)
6
14.Patrick Bloomer (MID)
6