Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United get the match underway!
6.04
0-0Luke Salako surges forward with the ball. Luke Salako knocks the ball forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges goes all the way! Terry Bridges tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.04
0-0Ian Le Saux kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Mccall.
12.50
0-0David Fox knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jonathan Stewart!
15.26
John Calabuig makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges goes all the way! Terry Bridges rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Tiago Mendes!
16.01
Luke Salako passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Hollmer. Vincenzo Hollmer knocks the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Tiago Mendes who gathers it comfortably.
20.03
0-0Leon Upson barges into Harvey McManaman. Leon Upson is warned by the referee! Harvey McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.59
Terry Bridges comes in with a late challenge on Julian Medina. The referee calls over Terry Bridges and shows him a yellow card! Julian Medina gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.39
John Calabuig decides to run forward with the ball. John Calabuig knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.42
Dado Debec passes the ball forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges goes all the way! Terry Bridges rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Tiago Mendes easily smothers it!
36.48
Dado Debec knocks the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman kicks a strong pass forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Tiago Mendes manages to keep it out.
40.14
0-0David Fox comes in with a late challenge on Dado Debec. The referee calls over David Fox and warns him to calm down! Dado Debec hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.40
David Fox flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jonathan Stewart easily smothers it.
45.00
Philipe Casanova deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonathan Stewart who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
47.38
Ian Le Saux passes the ball forward to Eddie Mike. Eddie Mike shoots from long range but it flies wide!
48.33
0-0Thomas Wieczorek flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Hollmer. Vincenzo Hollmer takes it forward alone. Vincenzo Hollmer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey McManaman but he's offside!
51.37
David Fox surges forward with the ball. David Fox plays a perfect one-two with Colin Fowler and rushes in on goal... David Fox shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Stewart.
61.57
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
66.23
Philipe Casanova makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Gainza. Romero P. Gainza makes a probing pass to Mike Croft. Mike Croft takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.55
Ian Le Saux deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.37
Thomas Wieczorek knocks the ball forward to Dado Debec. Dado Debec knocks the ball forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.48
David Fox passes the ball forward to Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.57
1-0Leon Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, David Fox. David Fox makes a probing pass to Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Croft. Mike Croft heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
79.55
Philipe Casanova makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Croft. Mike Croft knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Fowler. Colin Fowler heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
84.15
Vincenzo Hollmer knocks the ball forward to Terry Bridges. Terry Bridges tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Tiago Mendes manages to keep it out.
85.32
Philipe Casanova threads the ball through to Mike Croft. Mike Croft plays a perfect one-two with Colin Fowler and rushes in on goal... Mike Croft takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
89.34
Dado Debec kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey McManaman. Harvey McManaman goes all the way! Harvey McManaman rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
28.9%
44.4%
26.7%
Scorers
| Mike Croft 74 |