Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 16,480 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
2.51
0-0Eben Amoah makes a simple pass to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson shoots from distance but somehow Kevin Morrison manages to keep it out.
3.57
Krunoslav Keown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.26
0-0Les Maclean makes a probing pass to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
6.53
0-0Les Maclean barges into Roberto F. Ferrari. The referee calls over Les Maclean and shows him a yellow card! Roberto F. Ferrari runs off the knock.
10.37
0-0Eben Amoah passes the ball forward to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.06
Stephane Meyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Green. Daniele Green controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernard Tchoutang.
22.45
Martin Ravelli makes a simple pass to Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yurtcan Sükür who gathers it comfortably.
24.04
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.35
Warren Mcgovern catches Stephane Meyer on the ankles. Warren Mcgovern is shown the yellow card! Stephane Meyer runs off the knock.
34.24
Krunoslav Keown knocks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Yurtcan Sükür.
40.04
Eben Amoah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.25
Roberto F. Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Yurtcan Sükür!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Leeds United kick off!
48.26
Roberto F. Ferrari passes the ball forward to Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami finds some space and shoots from distance but Yurtcan Sükür is on top of it.
49.53
Les Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans lofts in a cross ball towards Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Kevin Morrison easily smothers it.
51.44
0-1Les Maclean makes a probing pass to Jonathan Evans. Jonathan Evans shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.13
Krunoslav Keown surges forward with the ball. Krunoslav Keown finds some space and shoots from distance. Yurtcan Sükür easily smothers it.
55.33
Warren Mcgovern advances with the ball. Warren Mcgovern controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.45
Daniele Green knocks the ball forward to Tómas Gunnlaugsson. Tómas Gunnlaugsson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.39
Bernard Tchoutang clumsily knocks into Igor Kharine. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Igor Kharine runs off the knock.
66.18
Martin Ravelli makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Barrett. Edward Barrett shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Yurtcan Sükür.
67.15
Bernard Tchoutang chips the ball to his team mate, Warren Mcgovern. Warren Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.16
0-1Bernard Tchoutang comes in with a late challenge on Eben Amoah. The referee calls over Bernard Tchoutang and warns him to calm down! Eben Amoah stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.43
Daniele Green knocks the ball forward to Igor Kharine. Igor Kharine sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.50
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
25.4%
49.3%
25.4%
Scorers