Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Tranmere RoversTranmere Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Emile WilliamsE. Williams59
G
1
G
60Luke HollowayL. Holloway
Michael SummerbellM. Summerbell59
D
2
D
72Andres Guerrero LopezA. Guerrero Lopez
Alfred LawrenceA. Lawrence52
D
3
D
60Richard BarryR. Barry
Gavin CollinsG. Collins51
D
4
D
49Shaun LoweS. Lowe
Alistair BrightonA. Brighton51
D
5
M
74Steve RoyceS. Royce
Simon SimonsenS. Simonsen67
M
captain6
M
58Philipp SchraderP. Schrader
Darl MonteiroD. Monteiro65
M
7
M
53Danny MoffatD. Moffat
Neil WeaverN. Weaver58
M
8
M
49Duncan McleodD. Mcleod
Morris ParkerM. Parker70
A
9
A
77Adrian DixonA. Dixon
Peter MakinP. Makin59
A
10captain
A
74Ian MyersI. Myers
Danny StuartD. Stuart57
A
11
A
56Wes ClemenceW. Clemence
 
Steve Le TissierS. Le Tissier55
M
12
G
57Alfonso MartuscielloA. Martusciello
Terry DaviesT. Davies51
D
13
A
56Jonathan VassellJ. Vassell
Glynn FerdinandG. Ferdinand49
A
14
G
53Clive EdworthyC. Edworthy

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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Tranmere Rovers. A crowd of 9,082 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tranmere Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Lawrence.


0.00
The first half starts with Tranmere Rovers kicking off!
2.31
Andres Guerrero Lopez makes a simple pass to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat hits a low pass to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Myers and advances towards the goal... Wes Clemence takes a shot at goal but is denied by Emile Williams. Excellent save.
4.29
Simon Simonsen hits a low pass to Morris Parker. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andres Guerrero Lopez.
9.46
Alistair Brighton makes a simple pass to Neil Weaver. Neil Weaver advances with the ball. Neil Weaver shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Luke Holloway!
10.34
Gavin Collins makes a beautiful solo run. Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Morris Parker collects the pass. Morris Parker whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. With a superhuman jump, Peter Makin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
14.16
Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Wes Clemence holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Emile Williams is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.40
Simon Simonsen runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Shaun Lowe hacks Peter Makin from behind! Peter Makin appeals for a penalty! Given!!
21.40
The referee points to the spot..
22.17
Peter Makin steps up. The ball slams so fast into the top right corner that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
26.12
Danny Moffat deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Summerbell.
28.33
With imagination, Danny Moffat plays the ball forward to Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Lawrence.
30.22
Richard Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Royce. Steve Royce knocks the ball forward to Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Myers. Ian Myers shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
32.23
Alfred Lawrence pushes up the pitch. Alfred Lawrence sees space and advances. Alfred Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
38.37
Michael Summerbell threads the 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 makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leeds United!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half. Tranmere Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
48.11
Shaun Lowe hits a low pass to Danny Moffat. Danny Moffat flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Dixon who takes it down. Adrian Dixon shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.27
Richard Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader flicks a high pass forward. Ian Myers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Myers whips in a cross ball towards Adrian Dixon. Adrian Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.58
Neil Weaver passes the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Morris Parker is offside!
55.49
Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Danny Stuart who brings the ball under control. Danny Stuart shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.30
Tranmere Rovers have made a substitution with Alfonso Martusciello replacing Adrian Dixon .
69.14
Neil Weaver knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
71.46
Richard Barry flicks a high pass forward. Steve Royce collects the pass. Steve Royce makes an attacking run forward. Steve Royce tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Emile Williams!
72.42
Danny Moffat flicks a high pass forward to Alfonso Martusciello who brings the ball under control. Alfonso Martusciello whips in a cross ball towards Wes Clemence. Wes Clemence outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Emile Williams manages to gather it comfortably.
73.57
Neil Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Richard Barry blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
77.58
Tranmere Rovers have made 2 substitutions with Jonathan Vassell replacing Danny Moffat and Clive Edworthy replacing Wes Clemence .
78.68
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
Shaun Lowe threads a neat ball through to Philipp Schrader. Philipp Schrader flicks a high ball forward to Clive Edworthy who takes it down. Clive Edworthy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Summerbell.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

Tranmere Rovers
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.8%
46.2%
Play Area
32.1%
42.3%
25.6%

Scorers
Peter Makin 22 (p)
Danny Stuart 32
Morris Parker 38
Adrian Dixon 14

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alfred Lawrence of Leeds United

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

1.Luke Holloway (GK)
7
2.Andres Guerrero Lopez (DEF)
6
3.Richard Barry (DEF)
7
4.Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
5.Steve Royce (MID)
7
6.Philipp Schrader (MID)
6
7.Danny Moffat (MID)
7
8.Duncan Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Adrian Dixon (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ian Myers (ATT)
6
11.Wes Clemence (ATT)
7
 
12.Alfonso Martusciello (GK)
6
13.Jonathan Vassell (ATT)
6
14.Clive Edworthy (GK)
6