Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Bristol CityBristol City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kelvin LightfootK. Lightfoot63
G
1
G
70John MortonJ. Morton
Daniele JobsonD. Jobson67
D
2
D
72Vitor SantosV. Santos
Dion CarrickD. Carrick65
D
3
D
66Harvey BarryH. Barry
Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth59
D
4
D
65Scott RedknappS. Redknapp
Darren ScholesD. Scholes57
D
5
M
74Mervin LisbieM. Lisbie
Daniel VieiraD. Vieira60
M
6captain
M
66Miguael BonillaM. Bonilla
Graham MillsG. Mills54
M
captain7
M
60Joe FortuneJ. Fortune
Sebastiao RegoS. Rego51
M
8
M
52Camille BignéC. Bigné
Arthur ParkerA. Parker50
M
9
A
73Terry CarltonT. Carlton
Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington75
A
10
A
73Adam DaviesA. Davies
Norman HughesN. Hughes71
A
11
A
66Miguael FlucklingerM. Flucklinger
 
Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua66
A
12
A
63Gianluigi ColasanteG. Colasante
Paul DrakeP. Drake60
G
13
A
57Adam PearceA. Pearce
Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright56
D
14
D
51Jon GreeningJ. Greening

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Bristol City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Riza.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bristol City kick off!
2.33
Camille Bigné knocks the ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.58
Darren Scholes threads a neat ball through to Sebastiao Rego. Sebastiao Rego decides to run forward with the ball. Sebastiao Rego controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.16
Daniel Vieira flicks a high ball forward to Dave Etherington who takes it down. Dave Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from John Morton. What a save!
26.55
Scott Redknapp clumsily knocks into Dave Etherington. The referee warns Scott Redknapp to calm down! Dave Etherington runs off the knock.
27.41
Scott Redknapp flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Lisbie controls it well on his chest. Mervin Lisbie runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mervin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.14
Graham Mills sees Dave Etherington in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Etherington shoots from distance. John Morton comfortably gets down and covers it.
34.20
Daniele Jobson clumsily knocks into Adam Davies. The referee calls over Daniele Jobson and shows him a yellow card! Adam Davies gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.04
Dion Carrick knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Mills. Graham Mills flicks a high pass forward. Norman Hughes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dave Etherington!
44.20
Arthur Parker clumsily knocks into Mervin Lisbie. Arthur Parker is shown the yellow card! Mervin Lisbie runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Leeds United start the second half!
47.00
Miguael Bonilla knocks the ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
51.16
Graham Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.10
Mervin Lisbie sees Adam Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Darren Scholes.
60.07
Leeds United have made a substitution with Paolo Lua-Lua replacing Darren Scholes .
61.14
Mervin Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger lofts in a cross ball towards Adam Davies. Adam Davies flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
63.14
Leeds United have made a substitution with Gavin Wainwright replacing Dave Etherington .
66.41
Harvey Barry flicks a high ball forward to Joe Fortune who takes it down. Joe Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Davies. Adam Davies makes a pass forward but Miguael Flucklinger is yards offside!
72.21
Scott Redknapp sees a break and surges forward. With some swift thinking, Scott Redknapp plays the ball forward to Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Lightfoot who gathers it comfortably.
73.05
Showing composure, Paolo Lua-Lua picks a pass forward to Sebastiao Rego. Sebastiao Rego sees Gavin Wainwright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Wainwright shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
75.02
With some swift thinking, Joe Fortune plays the ball forward to Adam Davies. Adam Davies skips past Dion Carrick! Adam Davies shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
77.45
Leeds United have made a substitution with Paul Drake replacing Sebastiao Rego .
81.50
Scott Redknapp flicks a high ball forward to Miguael Bonilla who takes it down. Miguael Bonilla chips the ball to his team mate, Miguael Flucklinger. Miguael Flucklinger shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
83.21
Paul Drake decides to run forward with the ball. Paul Drake makes a probing pass to Norman Hughes but he's offside!
85.52
Joe Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
90.00
Joe Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Adam Davies controls it well on his chest. Adam Davies lofts in a cross ball towards Terry Carlton. Terry Carlton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Chris Unsworth!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

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

Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
27.8%
44.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Dave Etherington 36
Adam Davies 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Davies of Bristol City

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

1.John Morton (GK)
7
2.Vitor Santos (DEF)
6
3.Harvey Barry (DEF)
6
4.Scott Redknapp (DEF)
7
5.Mervin Lisbie (MID)
7
6.Miguael Bonilla (MID)
7
7.Joe Fortune (MID)
7
8.Camille Bigné (MID)
6
9.Terry Carlton (ATT)
6
10.Adam Davies (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Miguael Flucklinger (ATT)
7
 
12.Gianluigi Colasante (ATT)
0
13.Adam Pearce (ATT)
0
14.Jon Greening (DEF)
0