Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 18,253 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Milton Keynes Dons appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Milton Keynes Dons kicking off!
3.40
Ebi Kozminski makes a probing pass to Craig Powell. Craig Powell passes the ball forward to Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Marek Pol.
6.20
Adam Henry comes in with a late challenge on Zbigniew Boniek. Adam Henry is shown the yellow card! Zbigniew Boniek stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.51
Adam Henry kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.23
Zbigniew Boniek makes a probing pass to Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu threads the ball through to Mathias Dahlin but he's offside!
14.29
Stefan Thern decides to run forward with the ball. Stefan Thern whips in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Morton!
24.22
Florian Behrens clumsily knocks into Mathias Dahlin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mathias Dahlin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.30
Dave Westwood comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Moutinho. Dave Westwood is warned by the referee! Pedro Moutinho gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.40
Ebi Kozminski surges forward with the ball. Ebi Kozminski makes a probing pass to Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson whips in a cross ball towards Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Craig Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Morton. Paul Morton shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Marek Pol manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
47.16
Adam Henry makes a simple pass to Paul Morton. Paul Morton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pedro Moutinho.
49.23
Adam Henry passes the ball forward to Paul Morton. Paul Morton shoots from distance but it flies wide!
51.33
Nicolas Alonso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Morton. Paul Morton directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
53.31
Paul Greening passes the ball forward to Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu shoots from 20 yards. Jurek Gadocha easily smothers it.
54.09
Paul Greening sees a break and surges forward. Paul Greening whips in a cross ball towards Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mathias Dahlin scores for Leeds United!!
59.52
Zbigniew Boniek flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin goes all the way! Mathias Dahlin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jurek Gadocha easily smothers it.
65.14
Florian Behrens advances with the ball. Florian Behrens threads the ball through to Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by David Riegler.
66.31
Trevor Mccann sees space and advances. Trevor Mccann plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Olteanu and rushes in on goal... Trevor Mccann takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.07
Nicolas Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.24
Trevor Mccann catches Adam Henry on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.07
Muzzy Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin goes all the way! Mathias Dahlin rockets a shot on goal but somehow Jurek Gadocha manages to keep it out.
75.04
David Riegler chips the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Özalan. Muzzy Özalan makes a simple pass to Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu goes all the way! Lucian Olteanu rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.47
Trevor Mccann makes a probing pass to Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin plays a perfect one-two with Lucian Olteanu and rushes in on goal... Mathias Dahlin takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.52
Malte Döring flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alonso. Nicolas Alonso chips the ball to his team mate, Egill Ríkhardsson. Egill Ríkhardsson shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
83.45
Leeds United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.02
Zbigniew Boniek catches Adam Henry on the ankles. The referee calls over Zbigniew Boniek and warns him to calm down! Adam Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.02
Milton Keynes Dons are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Leeds United's defence.
85.05
Stefan Thern flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Westwood. Dave Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Marek Pol is on top of it.
90.00
Zbigniew Boniek kicks a strong pass forward to Lucian Olteanu. Lucian Olteanu whips in a cross ball towards Mathias Dahlin. Mathias Dahlin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Jurek Gadocha manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Mathias Dahlin of Leeds United
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
23.4%
49.4%
27.3%

Scorers