Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,145 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leeds United and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Leeds United and Arsenal are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
3.08
Eddie Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Moutinho.
4.54
Anton Schöll knocks the ball to his team mate, Zbigniew Boniek. Zbigniew Boniek knocks the ball forward to Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers knocks the ball forward to Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Rio Potts!
9.13
Thomas Coronado passes the ball forward to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker chips the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.40
David Riegler hacks René Blanc from behind! David Riegler is warned by the referee! René Blanc grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.54
Benoit Ficini kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker brings the ball forward. Eddie Walker makes a probing pass to Nigel Peckham but he's offside!
14.00
Zbigniew Boniek passes the ball forward to Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers knocks the ball forward to Elias Perl but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
16.10
Eddie Walker passes the ball forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.54
Anton Schöll threads the ball through to Shaun Wright-Phillips. Shaun Wright-Phillips advances with the ball. Shaun Wright-Phillips shoots from 20 yards. Rio Potts easily smothers it.
21.28
Fabrizio Matzuzzi threads the ball through to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
22.08
Eddie Walker flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.10
Wade Ortiz takes it forward alone. Wade Ortiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.03
René Blanc chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
27.28
Shaun Wright-Phillips brings the ball forward. Shaun Wright-Phillips goes all the way! Shaun Wright-Phillips cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.24
Shaun Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
39.41
Fabrizio Matzuzzi passes the ball forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anton Schöll.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
47.00
Fabrizio Matzuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi plays a perfect one-two with Romarin Job and rushes in on goal... Philippe Ueltschi takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.17
Zbigniew Boniek brings the ball forward. Zbigniew Boniek goes all the way! Zbigniew Boniek shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.02
René Blanc makes a probing pass to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job powers a header at goal. Marek Pol easily smothers it.
54.35
René Blanc knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks the ball forward to Romarin Job but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.14
David Riegler knocks the ball forward to Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers goes all the way! Wesley Rogers shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
65.55
Shaun Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Elias Perl. Elias Perl finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.15
Shaun Wright-Phillips sees space and advances. Shaun Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Rio Potts manages to keep it out.
72.52
Fabrizio Matzuzzi threads the ball through to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Marek Pol easily smothers it.
73.51
Pedro Moutinho makes a probing pass to Shaun Wright-Phillips. Shaun Wright-Phillips threads the ball through to Elias Perl. Elias Perl lofts in a cross ball towards Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
79.07
Anton Schöll knocks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wright-Phillips. Shaun Wright-Phillips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wesley Rogers. Wesley Rogers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.40
Shaun Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Wright-Phillips sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
84.23
Fabrizio Matzuzzi makes a beautiful solo run. Fabrizio Matzuzzi whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Marek Pol manages to keep it out.
90.00
Jakob Prantl deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker makes a simple pass to Romarin Job. Romarin Job shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
29.2%
44.8%
26%