Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Stoke CityStoke City
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Willis Jim Willis
Paul DrakeP. Drake60
G
1
G
56Luis DiazL. Diaz
Daniele JobsonD. Jobson67
D
2
D
55Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls
Dion CarrickD. Carrick65
D
3
D
45Nicky GalliN. Galli
Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth59
D
4
D
52Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri
Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright56
D
5captain
M
52Enrique MerinoE. Merino
Danny SouthgateD. Southgate72
M
6
M
71Jon SmithJ. Smith
Damien SimonsenD. Simonsen61
M
captain7
M
59Dries WilnisD. Wilnis
Craig JohnstoneC. Johnstone58
M
8
M
46Peter BrandP. Brand
Sebastiao RegoS. Rego51
M
9
A
66Stefano FresiS. Fresi
Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington75
A
10
A
55Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs
Norman HughesN. Hughes71
A
11
A
52Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom
 
Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua66
A
12
A
49Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati
Francis KingF. King51
D
13
M
46Harvey AdamsH. Adams
Arthur ParkerA. Parker48
M
14
D
41Kemal MurphyK. Murphy

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
2.03
Damien Simonsen makes a simple pass to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
3.27
Enrique Merino flicks a high ball forward to Ronald Denneboom who takes it down. Ronald Denneboom rushes past Chris Unsworth! Ronald Denneboom tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
9.12
Sebastiao Rego makes a simple pass to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
10.53
Daniele Jobson knocks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Rego. Seeing a gap ahead, Sebastiao Rego plays the ball forward to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
12.15
Craig Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Dave Etherington collects the pass. Dave Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
14.20
Showing composure, Robbie Nicholls plays the ball forward to Dries Wilnis. Dries Wilnis knocks the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
16.32
Showing composure, Daniele Jobson plays the ball forward to Sebastiao Rego. Sebastiao Rego threads a neat ball through to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Nicholls.
18.09
Leonardo Ferreri sees Jon Smith in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jon Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.04
Damien Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Dave Etherington collects the pass. Dave Etherington edges inside the box! Dave Etherington comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is tipped over by Luis Diaz.
26.10
Damien Simonsen comes in with a late challenge on Jon Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jon Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.29
Dries Wilnis comes in with a late challenge on Damien Simonsen. Dries Wilnis is warned by the referee! Damien Simonsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.37
Dries Wilnis makes a probing pass to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi plays a one-two with Ronald Denneboom and rushes in on goal... Stefano Fresi shoots from just inside the box but it's a lousy effort!
34.03
Damien Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ferreri.
36.40
Danny Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ferreri.
38.13
Sebastiao Rego receives the ball from a throw-in from Damien Simonsen. Sebastiao Rego flicks a high pass forward. Dave Etherington controls it well on his chest. Dave Etherington shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
39.56
Sebastiao Rego runs straight at the opposition's defence. Sebastiao Rego shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stoke City kick off!
51.50
Danny Southgate threads a neat ball through to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.27
Craig Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Johnstone shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
57.31
Ronald Denneboom barges into Daniele Jobson. The referee brings Ronald Denneboom to one side and gives him a warning! Daniele Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.18
Jon Smith passes the ball forward to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Paul Drake has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
61.18
Leeds United have made a substitution with Arthur Parker replacing Dave Etherington .
65.43
Dries Wilnis threads a neat ball through to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stoke City!
69.02
Craig Johnstone barges into Enrique Merino. Craig Johnstone is shown the yellow card! Enrique Merino runs off the knock.
71.29
Dries Wilnis sees a break and surges forward. Dries Wilnis lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it curls horrendously wide!
75.01
Leonardo Ferreri passes the ball forward to Enrique Merino. Enrique Merino flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Hibbs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
77.16
Leeds United have made a substitution with Francis King replacing Craig Johnstone and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
81.46
Jon Smith flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Fresi who takes it down. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Paul Drake didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.40
Peter Brand runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
85.29
Daniele Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis King. Francis King makes a beautiful solo run. Francis King shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Norman Hughes clumsily knocks into Nicky Galli. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicky Galli carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Stoke City
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
25%
45.6%
29.4%

Scorers
Stefano Fresi 59
Ronald Denneboom 65

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Fresi of Stoke City

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

1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Galli (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
6.Jon Smith (MID)
6
7.Dries Wilnis (MID)
7
8.Peter Brand (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
8
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
0
13.Harvey Adams (MID)
0
14.Kemal Murphy (DEF)
0