Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Macclesfield TownMacclesfield Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Kelvin LightfootK. Lightfoot63
G
1captain
G
57Trevor HackworthT. Hackworth
Daniele JobsonD. Jobson67
D
2
D
67Syd GallagherS. Gallagher
Dion CarrickD. Carrick65
D
3
D
64Cor JongsmaC. Jongsma
Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth59
D
4
D
47Fernando RodriquezF. Rodriquez
Darren ScholesD. Scholes57
D
5
M
62Ruel LockleyR. Lockley
Daniel VieiraD. Vieira60
M
6
M
59Gavin RobsonG. Robson
Graham MillsG. Mills54
M
captain7
M
57Paul MetzgerP. Metzger
Sebastiao RegoS. Rego51
M
8
M
56Adam YoudsA. Youds
Arthur ParkerA. Parker50
M
9
M
50Omer HackworthO. Hackworth
Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington75
A
10
A
67Marcus MurrayM. Murray
Norman HughesN. Hughes71
A
11
A
63Sol WrightS. Wright
 
Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua66
A
12
A
63Craig DeaneC. Deane
Paul DrakeP. Drake60
G
13
G
54Lee WhiteL. White
Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright56
D
14
G
53Gary CroftG. Croft

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Macclesfield Town. A crowd of 9,756 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Macclesfield Town appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.


0.00
Leeds United get the match underway!
3.22
Sebastiao Rego makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
6.28
Graham Mills knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes finds some space and shoots from distance. Trevor Hackworth effortlessly gets down and covers it.
14.19
Dion Carrick passes the ball forward to Graham Mills. Graham Mills threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.29
Chris Unsworth sees Sebastiao Rego in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sebastiao Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Trevor Hackworth who gathers it comfortably.
18.20
Omer Hackworth decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Hackworth threads the ball through to Sol Wright but he's offside!
20.56
Dion Carrick comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Murray. The referee calls over Dion Carrick and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.22
Daniele Jobson flicks a high pass forward to Graham Mills who brings the ball under control. Graham Mills flicks a high pass forward. Norman Hughes collects the pass. Norman Hughes shoots from distance. Solid save from Trevor Hackworth.
27.40
Daniel Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Norman Hughes controls it well on his chest. Norman Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
30.54
Sol Wright comes in with a late challenge on Dion Carrick. Sol Wright is given a warning by the referee! Dion Carrick gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.21
Dion Carrick makes a simple pass to Sebastiao Rego. Sebastiao Rego deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
45.00
Adam Youds threads a neat ball through to Sol Wright. Sol Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Unsworth.
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. Macclesfield Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Macclesfield Town get the second half underway!
48.23
Syd Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Adam Youds collects the pass. Adam Youds flicks a high pass forward. Sol Wright controls it well on his chest. Sol Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.04
Omer Hackworth comes in with a late challenge on Graham Mills. Omer Hackworth is given a warning by the referee! Graham Mills runs off the knock.
55.47
Marcus Murray comes in with a late challenge on Dion Carrick. Marcus Murray is warned by the referee! Dion Carrick is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
60.02
Leeds United have made a substitution with Gavin Wainwright replacing Dave Etherington .
66.14
Sebastiao Rego takes the throw-in. Arthur Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Gallagher.
73.39
Leeds United are in full control of this game.
75.51
Graham Mills sees a break and surges forward. Graham Mills controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
77.42
Leeds United have made a substitution with Paul Drake replacing Sebastiao Rego .
79.23
Fernando Rodriquez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Robson. Gavin Robson chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Murray. Marcus Murray shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
87.54
Daniel Vieira barges into Adam Youds. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adam Youds hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Dion Carrick clumsily knocks into Marcus Murray. The referee calls over Dion Carrick and shows him his second yellow card! He's sending him off!! Marcus Murray runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Macclesfield Town
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
56.6%
43.4%
Play Area
26.3%
48.7%
25%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Trevor Hackworth of Macclesfield Town

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

1.Trevor Hackworth (GK)
7
2.Syd Gallagher (DEF)
6
3.Cor Jongsma (DEF)
6
4.Fernando Rodriquez (DEF)
7
5.Ruel Lockley (MID)
6
6.Gavin Robson (MID)
6
7.Paul Metzger (MID)
7
8.Adam Youds (MID)
6
9.Omer Hackworth (MID)
6
10.Marcus Murray (ATT)
5
11.Sol Wright (ATT)
5
 
12.Craig Deane (ATT)
0
13.Lee White (GK)
0
14.Gary Croft (GK)
0