Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Emile WilliamsE. Williams59
G
1
G
64Kieron KasperK. Kasper
Michael SummerbellM. Summerbell59
D
2
D
66Max BallM. Ball
Alfred LawrenceA. Lawrence52
D
3
D
55Graham GalliG. Galli
Gavin CollinsG. Collins51
D
4
D
53Peter EhioguP. Ehiogu
Alistair BrightonA. Brighton51
D
5
D
51Richard KanuR. Kanu
Simon SimonsenS. Simonsen67
M
captain6
D
49Noel RipleyN. Ripley
Darl MonteiroD. Monteiro65
M
7
M
57Thomas MahouvéT. Mahouvé
Neil WeaverN. Weaver58
M
8captain
M
54Cesar FernandesC. Fernandes
Morris ParkerM. Parker70
A
9
A
61Edward FortuneE. Fortune
Peter MakinP. Makin59
A
10
A
51Natale BanchelliN. Banchelli
Danny StuartD. Stuart57
A
11
A
48Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham
 
Steve Le TissierS. Le Tissier55
M
12
G
57John HulmeJ. Hulme
Terry DaviesT. Davies51
D
13
M
48Paul PhilipsP. Philips
Glynn FerdinandG. Ferdinand49
A
14
G
48Neil PattersonN. Patterson

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,900 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Salako.


0.00
Nottingham Forest kick off!
3.19
Thomas Mahouvé kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Lawrence.
9.23
Neil Weaver makes a simple pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.43
Simon Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. With a superhuman jump, Morris Parker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
14.19
Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stuart holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Stuart knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Max Ball.
26.47
Cesar Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.41
Cesar Fernandes sees Natale Banchelli in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Natale Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Emile Williams.
29.49
It's a corner kick. Richard Kanu loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Danny Stuart reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.13
Thomas Mahouvé clumsily knocks into Neil Weaver. The referee calls over Thomas Mahouvé and warns him to calm down! Neil Weaver grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
Alistair Brighton knocks the ball forward to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Morris Parker who brings the ball under control. Morris Parker whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Peter Makin!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
49.10
Thomas Mahouvé comes in with a late challenge on Simon Simonsen. The referee brings Thomas Mahouvé to one side and gives him another warning! Simon Simonsen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.45
Cesar Fernandes surges forward with the ball. Cesar Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.03
Cesar Fernandes runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cesar Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.02
Richard Kanu knocks the ball forward to Cesar Fernandes. Cesar Fernandes flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Sheringham collects the pass. Marvin Sheringham tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.10
Neil Weaver threads a neat ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Kieron Kasper.
75.41
Darl Monteiro makes a simple pass to Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.06
Simon Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.13
Gavin Collins hits a low pass to Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen passes the ball forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. With a superhuman jump, Danny Stuart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.10
Alfred Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
84.26
Thomas Mahouvé hits a low pass to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Fortune. With a superhuman jump, Edward Fortune connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.55
Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Peter Makin controls it well on his chest. Peter Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Nottingham Forest
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
23.3%
51.7%
25%

Scorers
Morris Parker 10
Peter Makin 45
Cesar Fernandes 53

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cesar Fernandes of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Emile Williams (GK)
6
2.Michael Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Alfred Lawrence (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Collins (DEF)
6
5.Alistair Brighton (DEF)
6
6.Simon Simonsen (MID)
7
7.Darl Monteiro (MID)
6
8.Neil Weaver (MID)
6
9.Morris Parker (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Peter Makin (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Danny Stuart (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13.Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14.Glynn Ferdinand (ATT)
0

1.Kieron Kasper (GK)
6
2.Max Ball (DEF)
6
3.Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4.Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6.Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7.Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
6
8.Cesar Fernandes (MID)goal scored
9
9.Edward Fortune (ATT)
6
10.Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
11.Marvin Sheringham (ATT)
6
 
12.John Hulme (GK)
0
13.Paul Philips (MID)
0
14.Neil Patterson (GK)
0