Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gavin RufusG. Rufus62
G
1
G
60Paul DrakeP. Drake
Alistair EhioguA. Ehiogu56
D
2
D
67Daniele JobsonD. Jobson
Jamie PowerJ. Power55
D
3
D
65Dion CarrickD. Carrick
Dave NewtonD. Newton53
D
4
D
59Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth
Shaun DrakeS. Drake53
D
5
D
56Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright
Ruel KoncheskyR. Konchesky40
D
captain6
M
72Danny SouthgateD. Southgate
Ian BoatengI. Boateng72
M
7captain
M
61Damien SimonsenD. Simonsen
Charles-Edward LokoC. Loko65
M
8
M
58Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone
Craig BridgesC. Bridges61
A
9
M
51Sebastiao RegoS. Rego
Tony SinclairT. Sinclair58
A
10
A
75Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington
Said AllachS. Allach57
A
11
A
71Norman HughesN. Hughes
 
Fabio StroppaF. Stroppa57
G
12
A
66Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua
Nicky StandingN. Standing51
A
13
D
51Francis KingF. King
Nick JacksonN. Jackson49
A
14
M
48Arthur ParkerA. Parker

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nicky Laycock.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle get the match underway!
3.29
Gavin Wainwright chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Southgate. Danny Southgate runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Danny Southgate shoots from distance. Gavin Rufus gets down and covers it.
6.51
Craig Johnstone threads the ball through to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
22.22
Craig Johnstone makes a probing pass to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Konchesky.
24.11
Jamie Power flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Boateng. Ian Boateng kicks a strong pass forward to Said Allach. Said Allach threads a neat, attacking ball through to Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.51
Jamie Power sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Power flicks a high pass forward. Said Allach collects the pass. Said Allach rushes past Gavin Wainwright! Said Allach side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
28.29
Danny Southgate darts forward. Danny Southgate whips in a cross ball towards Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.05
Damien Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Dave Etherington who takes it down. Dave Etherington shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gavin Rufus. Excellent save.
36.34
Dion Carrick passes the ball forward to Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone plays the ball forward to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.01
Damien Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Norman Hughes who gracefully takes it down. Norman Hughes shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gavin Rufus manages to gather it.
39.44
Damien Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Dave Etherington who takes it down. Dave Etherington shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.25
With some swift thinking, Ian Boateng plays the ball forward to Tony Sinclair. Tony Sinclair tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Leeds United kick off!
47.35
Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Dave Etherington controls it well on his chest. Dave Etherington shoots from outside the area. Gavin Rufus is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.53
Chris Unsworth hacks Craig Bridges from behind! The referee calls over Chris Unsworth and warns him to calm down! Craig Bridges runs off the knock.
54.09
Danny Southgate threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
55.17
Dion Carrick flicks a high pass forward to Craig Johnstone who brings the ball under control. Craig Johnstone chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.26
With great vision, Danny Southgate plays the ball forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
60.32
Plymouth Argyle have made 2 substitutions with Fabio Stroppa replacing Charles-Edward Loko and Nick Jackson replacing Said Allach .Leeds United have made a substitution with Paolo Lua-Lua replacing Gavin Wainwright .
61.41
Fabio Stroppa flicks a high pass forward. Craig Bridges collects the pass. Craig Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Unsworth.
66.09
Ian Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Bridges. Craig Bridges edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Craig Bridges provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but somehow Paul Drake manages to keep it out.
67.50
Sebastiao Rego threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Rufus who gathers it comfortably.
78.05
Dave Newton takes it forward alone. With great vision, Dave Newton plays the ball forward to Nick Jackson. Nick Jackson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.01
Ian Boateng threads the ball through to Nick Jackson. Nick Jackson plays a scrappy one-two with Craig Bridges and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nick Jackson shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.01
Dion Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Johnstone. Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Norman Hughes controls it well on his chest. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Gavin Rufus!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

Leeds United
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42%
58%
Play Area
37.7%
42%
20.3%

Scorers
Dave Etherington 7, 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Etherington of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Rufus (GK)
7
2.Alistair Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Jamie Power (DEF)
6
4.Dave Newton (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Drake (DEF)
6
6.Ruel Konchesky (DEF)
6
7.Ian Boateng (MID)
6
8.Charles-Edward Loko (MID)
6
9.Craig Bridges (ATT)
6
10.Tony Sinclair (ATT)
6
11.Said Allach (ATT)
6
 
12.Fabio Stroppa (GK)
6
13.Nicky Standing (ATT)
0
14.Nick Jackson (ATT)
6

1.Paul Drake (GK)
6
2.Daniele Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Dion Carrick (DEF)
6
4.Chris Unsworth (DEF)
5
5.Gavin Wainwright (DEF)
6
6.Danny Southgate (MID)
7
7.Damien Simonsen (MID)
6
8.Craig Johnstone (MID)
8
9.Sebastiao Rego (MID)
6
10.Dave Etherington (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Norman Hughes (ATT)
7
 
12.Paolo Lua-Lua (ATT)
6
13.Francis King (DEF)
0
14.Arthur Parker (MID)
0