Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kelvin LightfootK. Lightfoot63
G
1
G
66Bernardo BelliniB. Bellini
Daniele JobsonD. Jobson67
D
2captain
D
70Emile SmithE. Smith
Dion CarrickD. Carrick65
D
3
D
66Gary GreigG. Greig
Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth59
D
4
D
65Kevin GeorgeK. George
Darren ScholesD. Scholes57
D
5
M
73Warren StampW. Stamp
Daniel VieiraD. Vieira60
M
6
M
69Nigel WilsonN. Wilson
Graham MillsG. Mills54
M
captain7
M
59Marvin BowyerM. Bowyer
Sebastiao RegoS. Rego51
M
8
M
55Bill DuberryB. Duberry
Arthur ParkerA. Parker50
M
9
A
60Darius GreeningD. Greening
Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington75
A
10
A
59Christopher KansC. Kans
Norman HughesN. Hughes71
A
11
A
49William DeplaceW. Deplace
 
Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua66
A
12
D
64Wouter WesterveldW. Westerveld
Paul DrakeP. Drake60
G
13
D
58Kevin FentonK. Fenton
Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright56
D
14
M
54Noel ElliottN. Elliott

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 9,181 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Laycock.


0.00
The whistle blows and Derby County get the match underway!
3.30
Sebastiao Rego runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sebastiao Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.13
Dion Carrick threads the ball through to Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira passes the ball forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from long range. Norman Hughes scores for Leeds United!!
8.53
Warren Stamp hacks Sebastiao Rego from behind! The referee warns Warren Stamp to calm down! Sebastiao Rego grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.15
Graham Mills threads the ball through to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from long range. Bernardo Bellini gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
10.11
Kevin George hits a low pass to Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp chips the ball to his team mate, Christopher Kans. Christopher Kans lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Greening. Darius Greening fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.27
Emile Smith flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Wilson controls it well on his chest. Nigel Wilson brings the ball forward. Nigel Wilson knocks in a cross ball towards William Deplace. William Deplace makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
16.40
Dion Carrick flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Parker. Arthur Parker flicks a high pass forward to Norman Hughes who brings the ball under control. Norman Hughes shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
18.36
Bill Duberry knocks the ball forward to Darius Greening. Darius Greening finds some space and shoots from distance. Kelvin Lightfoot gets down and covers it.
20.21
Marvin Bowyer catches Graham Mills on the ankles. The referee calls over Marvin Bowyer and warns him to calm down! Graham Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.52
Dion Carrick passes the ball forward to Graham Mills. Graham Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Etherington. Gary Greig clumsily knocks into Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington shouts at the referee! Penalty given for Leeds United!!
21.52
The referee points to the spot..
23.49
Dave Etherington takes a cautious run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.07
Graham Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Bernardo Bellini gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
49.53
Kevin George flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Stamp. Warren Stamp passes the ball forward to William Deplace. William Deplace knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Jobson.
54.13
Chris Unsworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Dave Etherington controls it well on his chest. Dave Etherington shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.05
Daniele Jobson knocks the ball forward to Graham Mills. Graham Mills sees Norman Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Smith.
57.28
Sebastiao Rego hacks Nigel Wilson from behind! The referee calls over Sebastiao Rego and shows him a yellow card! Nigel Wilson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.26
Leeds United have made a substitution with Paolo Lua-Lua replacing Darren Scholes .
66.55
Graham Mills plays the ball forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies well off target!
69.26
Dion Carrick hits a low pass to Graham Mills. Graham Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bernardo Bellini.
70.44
Corner kick to Leeds United. Sebastiao Rego plays it short to Daniel Vieira. Daniel Vieira cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Daniel Vieira!
71.01
Daniele Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sebastiao Rego. Sebastiao Rego sees Norman Hughes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Hughes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin George.
73.31
Paolo Lua-Lua flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Mills. Graham Mills threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington puts a great ball through. Norman Hughes runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
75.10
Graham Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
77.27
Derby County have made 3 substitutions with Wouter Westerveld replacing Emile Smith, Kevin Fenton replacing Darius Greening and Noel Elliott replacing Nigel Wilson .
79.53
Noel Elliott flicks a high pass forward to Christopher Kans who brings the ball under control. Christopher Kans edges inside the box! Christopher Kans takes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.35
Daniel Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from 20 yards. Bernardo Bellini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Marvin Bowyer makes a probing pass to William Deplace. William Deplace shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Derby County
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
25%
44.4%
30.6%

Scorers
Norman Hughes 4, 84
Dave Etherington 23 (p)
Daniel Vieira 70
William Deplace 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Norman Hughes of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Kelvin Lightfoot (GK)
6
2.Daniele Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Dion Carrick (DEF)
7
4.Chris Unsworth (DEF)
6
5.Darren Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Vieira (MID)goal scored
9
7.Graham Mills (MID)
7
8.Sebastiao Rego (MID)yellow card
6
9.Arthur Parker (MID)
6
10.Dave Etherington (ATT)goal scored
6
11.Norman Hughes (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Paolo Lua-Lua (ATT)
6
13.Paul Drake (GK)
0
14.Gavin Wainwright (DEF)
0

1.Bernardo Bellini (GK)
7
2.Emile Smith (DEF)
6
3.Gary Greig (DEF)
6
4.Kevin George (DEF)
6
5.Warren Stamp (MID)
6
6.Nigel Wilson (MID)
6
7.Marvin Bowyer (MID)
6
8.Bill Duberry (MID)
6
9.Darius Greening (ATT)
6
10.Christopher Kans (ATT)
6
11.William Deplace (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Wouter Westerveld (DEF)
6
13.Kevin Fenton (DEF)
6
14.Noel Elliott (MID)
6