Match Report


Leeds UnitedLeeds United     Stoke CityStoke City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Emile WilliamsE. Williams59
G
1
G
59John VenusJ. Venus
Michael SummerbellM. Summerbell59
D
2
D
70Christian LindnerC. Lindner
Alfred LawrenceA. Lawrence53
D
3captain
D
65James GrayJ. Gray
Gavin CollinsG. Collins51
D
4
D
65Alioune MarletA. Marlet
Alistair BrightonA. Brighton51
D
5
M
67Sven FrommS. Fromm
Simon SimonsenS. Simonsen67
M
captain6
M
56Mick KasperM. Kasper
Darl MonteiroD. Monteiro65
M
7
M
54Matthias MorlockM. Morlock
Neil WeaverN. Weaver58
M
8
M
53Gary PeckhamG. Peckham
Morris ParkerM. Parker70
A
9
A
63Nwankwo GreavesN. Greaves
Peter MakinP. Makin59
A
10
A
58Simon HenryS. Henry
Danny StuartD. Stuart57
A
11
A
39David AthertonD. Atherton
 
Steve Le TissierS. Le Tissier55
M
12
D
63Anthony PallisterA. Pallister
Terry DaviesT. Davies51
D
13
D
59Henry FletcherH. Fletcher
Glynn FerdinandG. Ferdinand49
A
14
D
57Ruben TeixeiraR. Teixeira

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 8,501 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
10.58
Matthias Morlock comes in with a late challenge on Darl Monteiro. Matthias Morlock is warned by the referee! Darl Monteiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.11
Darl Monteiro makes a simple pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
15.41
Darl Monteiro makes a beautiful solo run. Darl Monteiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.53
Darl Monteiro catches Matthias Morlock on the ankles. Darl Monteiro is given a warning by the referee! Matthias Morlock runs off the knock.
18.05
Alistair Brighton pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Alistair Brighton plays the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.13
Gavin Collins flicks a high pass forward. Simon Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Simonsen flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stuart collects the pass. Danny Stuart whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin directs the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.37
Michael Summerbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen plays the ball forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.21
Darl Monteiro takes a short throw-in bringing Simon Simonsen into play. Simon Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.06
Gavin Collins passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
39.32
James Gray makes a strong solo run forward. James Gray flicks a high pass forward. David Atherton collects the pass. David Atherton whips in a cross ball towards Simon Henry. Simon Henry powers a header at goal but it's well over the bar!
42.30
James Gray flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Morlock who brings the ball under control. Matthias Morlock threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Emile Williams manages to keep it out.
44.23
Alfred Lawrence passes the ball forward to Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen flicks a high ball forward to Peter Makin who takes it down. Peter Makin whips in a cross ball towards Morris Parker. Morris Parker whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
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. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Stoke City kick off!
53.58
Mick Kasper runs straight at the opposition's defence. Mick Kasper threads the ball through to Nwankwo Greaves but he's offside!
54.26
Alfred Lawrence catches Simon Henry on the ankles. Alfred Lawrence is given a warning by the referee! Simon Henry runs off the knock.
61.47
Alistair Brighton hacks Simon Henry from behind! Alistair Brighton is shown the yellow card! Simon Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.42
Neil Weaver makes a simple pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alioune Marlet.
69.18
Darl Monteiro clumsily knocks into Mick Kasper. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.32
Alistair Brighton catches Simon Henry on the ankles. Alistair Brighton is warned by the referee! Simon Henry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.21
Darl Monteiro flicks a high pass forward to Morris Parker who brings the ball under control. Morris Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. With a superhuman jump, Peter Makin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Christian Lindner steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.57
Simon Simonsen hits a low pass to Peter Makin. Peter Makin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
79.20
Mick Kasper brings the ball forward. Mick Kasper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
81.42
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary Peckham plays the ball forward to David Atherton. David Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Henry but the linesman indicates offside!
84.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.06
Gary Peckham passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of David Atherton. David Atherton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
89.30
Alfred Lawrence flicks a high pass forward to Simon Simonsen who brings the ball under control. Simon Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Alioune Marlet catches Morris Parker on the ankles. The referee warns Alioune Marlet to calm down! Morris Parker hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Leeds United

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
26.7%
46.7%
26.7%

Scorers
Danny Stuart 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Stuart of Leeds United

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)yellow card
5
6.Simon Simonsen (MID)
8
7.Darl Monteiro (MID)yellow card
6
8.Neil Weaver (MID)
6
9.Morris Parker (ATT)
8
10.Peter Makin (ATT)
6
11.Danny Stuart (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Steve Le Tissier (MID)
0
13.Terry Davies (DEF)
0
14.Glynn Ferdinand (ATT)
0

1.John Venus (GK)
7
2.Christian Lindner (DEF)
6
3.James Gray (DEF)
7
4.Alioune Marlet (DEF)
6
5.Sven Fromm (MID)
6
6.Mick Kasper (MID)
8
7.Matthias Morlock (MID)
6
8.Gary Peckham (MID)
6
9.Nwankwo Greaves (ATT)
6
10.Simon Henry (ATT)
6
11.David Atherton (ATT)
6
 
12.Anthony Pallister (DEF)
0
13.Henry Fletcher (DEF)
0
14.Ruben Teixeira (DEF)
0