Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Norwich CityNorwich City
James HumphreyJames Humphrey Computer Player Computer Player
Mike WinterburnM. Winterburn67
G
1
G
67Nigel KitsonN. Kitson
Dominic SounessD. Souness66
D
2
D
69Christof RadetC. Radet
Juan RomanJ. Roman65
D
3
D
69Alfredo VergesA. Verges
Scott SullivanS. Sullivan68
D
4
D
66Alexander WillA. Will
Arno Van HaarenA. Van Haaren71
M
5captain
M
77Ahmed Van Der WeerdenA. Van Der Weerden
Pedro LozanoP. Lozano70
M
6
M
68Sergio AverdijkS. Averdijk
Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray68
M
7
M
68Roel Van BastenR. Van Basten
James JacksonJ. Jackson68
M
8
M
65Philipp LittbarskiP. Littbarski
Roberto ButraguenoR. Butragueno65
A
9
A
67Hugo OrtizH. Ortiz
Frederico AntunesF. Antunes66
A
10
A
67Wilfred SmitW. Smit
Marc DoddM. Dodd67
A
captain11
A
64Ricardo GainzaR. Gainza
 
Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson66
A
12
D
64Gianni CorradoG. Corrado
Dion GardnerD. Gardner64
M
13
D
62Walter TriuzziW. Triuzzi
Achille BelleriA. Belleri62
D
14
A
61Manuele BonfantiM. Bonfanti

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 9,573 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leeds United and Norwich City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Swift.


0.00
Leeds United kick off!
4.54
Pedro Lozano threads the ball through to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno edges inside the box! Roberto Butragueno comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
8.23
Dominic Souness threads a neat ball through to Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano flicks a high pass forward to James Jackson who brings the ball under control. James Jackson plays a one-two with Roberto Butragueno and advances towards the goal... James Jackson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Nigel Kitson comfortably smothers it!
10.07
Sergio Averdijk makes a probing pass to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit skips past Dominic Souness! Wilfred Smit makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Mike Winterburn. Excellent save.
12.43
Harry Mowbray advances with the ball. Harry Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.50
Hugo Ortiz hacks Juan Roman from behind! The referee warns Hugo Ortiz to calm down! Juan Roman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
16.28
Alexander Will darts forward. Alexander Will finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
21.27
Dominic Souness passes the ball forward to Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano sees a break and surges forward. Pedro Lozano controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Nigel Kitson is on top of it.
27.08
Pedro Lozano passes the ball forward to Arno Van Haaren. Arno Van Haaren knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Will.
28.22
Pedro Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Antunes. Frederico Antunes shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
32.48
Juan Roman brings the ball forward. Juan Roman kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Butragueno. Roberto Butragueno passes the ball forward to Frederico Antunes. Some good footwork from Frederico Antunes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
38.53
Scott Sullivan flicks a high pass forward. James Jackson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Jackson darts forward. James Jackson plays a one-two with Frederico Antunes and advances towards the goal... James Jackson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's there!! Nigel Kitson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.01
Philipp Littbarski threads the ball through to Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Mike Winterburn.
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. Norwich City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Norwich City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Norwich City kick off the second half!
47.43
Alfredo Verges flicks the ball to his team mate, Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit knocks the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
48.05
Alfredo Verges makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Roel Van Basten. Roel Van Basten plays the ball forward to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Mike Winterburn!
49.54
Roel Van Basten makes a probing pass to Philipp Littbarski. Philipp Littbarski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dominic Souness.
53.05
Roel Van Basten takes it forward alone. Roel Van Basten sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.36
Philipp Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Hugo Ortiz. Hugo Ortiz plays a quick one-two with Wilfred Smit and rushes in on goal... Hugo Ortiz comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out his aim is horrendously poor!
57.58
Harry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Marc Dodd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marc Dodd knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.09
Scott Sullivan threads a neat ball through to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray threads the ball through to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergio Averdijk.
65.05
Philipp Littbarski threads a neat ball through to Wilfred Smit. Wilfred Smit shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
69.05
Arno Van Haaren plays the ball forward to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd rushes past Alfredo Verges! Marc Dodd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Kitson with no chance!! Goal for Leeds United!
77.27
Norwich City have made 2 substitutions with Gianni Corrado replacing Alexander Will and Manuele Bonfanti replacing Ricardo Gainza .
81.55
Arno Van Haaren sees James Jackson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Jackson skips past Alfredo Verges! James Jackson strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
84.30
Leeds United are in full control of this game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Norwich City
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
30%
45%
25%

Scorers
Frederico Antunes 12
James Jackson 39
Marc Dodd 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to James Jackson of Leeds United

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

1.Nigel Kitson (GK)
7
2.Christof Radet (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Verges (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Will (DEF)
6
5.Ahmed Van Der Weerden (MID)
6
6.Sergio Averdijk (MID)
6
7.Roel Van Basten (MID)
7
8.Philipp Littbarski (MID)
6
9.Hugo Ortiz (ATT)
6
10.Wilfred Smit (ATT)
6
11.Ricardo Gainza (ATT)
6
 
12.Gianni Corrado (DEF)
6
13.Walter Triuzzi (DEF)
0
14.Manuele Bonfanti (ATT)
6