Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 17,118 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Middlesbrough kick off and get the match underway!
4.15
0-0Roberto F. Ferrari kicks a strong pass forward to Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Joe Grondin manages to gather it comfortably.
12.52
Rafael Reyes advances with the ball. Rafael Reyes knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Standing. Paul Standing directs the ball goalwards with his head. Kevin Morrison easily picks it out of the air!
15.38
0-0Daniel Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Costa knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
18.37
0-0Rafael Reyes comes in with a late challenge on Warren Mcgovern. The referee calls over Rafael Reyes and shows him a yellow card! Warren Mcgovern runs off the knock.
20.44
Nicky Adams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui shoots from 20 yards. Kevin Morrison easily smothers it.
21.37
Warren Mcgovern barges into Nicky Adams. Warren Mcgovern is shown the yellow card! Nicky Adams stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.31
Alun Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel Costa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.49
Paul Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Nicky Adams. Nicky Adams knocks the ball forward to Jose Tavares. Jose Tavares knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Morrison who gathers it comfortably.
28.06
1-0Martin Ravelli sees space and advances. Martin Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
34.38
1-0Middlesbrough are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
38.23
1-0Roberto F. Ferrari makes a simple pass to Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.10
Daniel Costa sees space and advances. Daniel Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Kevin Morrison.
40.47
Mark Dugbatey passes the ball forward to Daniel Costa. Daniel Costa knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Standing. Paul Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bernard Tchoutang.
44.27
1-0Warren Mcgovern hacks Rafael Reyes from behind! Warren Mcgovern is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Reyes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
49.44
Teddy Sherwood kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Ravelli. Martin Ravelli advances with the ball. Martin Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Joe Grondin!
53.52
Daniel Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tarik Elhamdaoui. Tarik Elhamdaoui shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.31
Ashley Gascoigne catches Mark Dugbatey on the ankles. Ashley Gascoigne is shown the yellow card! Mark Dugbatey stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.21
Warren Mcgovern flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.49
Mark Dugbatey takes it forward alone. Mark Dugbatey threads the ball through to Paul Standing. Paul Standing knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.18
Roberto F. Ferrari chips the ball to his team mate, Daisuke Nanami. Daisuke Nanami knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Gascoigne. Ashley Gascoigne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Joe Grondin!
83.09
Warren Mcgovern hacks Rafael Reyes from behind! Warren Mcgovern is given another warning by the referee! Rafael Reyes is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.9%
44.1%
Play Area
26.5%
48.5%
25%
Scorers