Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 8,512 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.


0.00
Peterborough United kick off!
2.56
Neil Weaver hits a low pass to Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.09
Without breaking stride, Simon Simonsen plays the ball forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin whips in a cross ball towards Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
9.19
Gavin Collins comes in with a late challenge on Kemal Wise. The referee calls over Gavin Collins and shows him a yellow card! Kemal Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.53
Alfred Lawrence catches David Granville on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Granville stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.50
Darl Monteiro makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart edges inside the box! Danny Stuart cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
14.09
Eddie Impey clumsily knocks into Neil Weaver. Eddie Impey is shown the yellow card! Neil Weaver gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
15.01
Marcel Stiepermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
Gary Owen laces a weighted ball forward to Roberto Diliso. Roberto Diliso knocks the ball forward, putting Kemal Wise through on goal. Some silky footwork from Kemal Wise provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Emile Williams. Excellent save.
21.51
Matt Smithe flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Diliso who takes it down. Roberto Diliso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Brighton.
22.45
Darl Monteiro passes the ball forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.26
Darl Monteiro flicks a high pass forward. Danny Stuart controls it well on his chest. Danny Stuart shoots from outside the area but is denied by Harry Gilchrist. Excellent save.
28.56
Matt Smithe chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise whips in a cross ball towards David Granville. David Granville outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.07
Eddie Impey clumsily knocks into Neil Weaver. Eddie Impey is warned by the referee! Neil Weaver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.50
Marcel Stiepermann makes a simple pass to Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise shoots from long range. Solid save from Emile Williams.
44.26
Alfred Lawrence comes in with a late challenge on Eddie Impey. Alfred Lawrence is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Impey stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
54.41
Michael Summerbell flicks a high pass forward. Darl Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darl Monteiro threads the ball through to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
55.40
Neil Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Danny Stuart who brings the ball under control. Danny Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob Elliott.
61.04
Gavin Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Simonsen. Simon Simonsen knocks the ball forward to Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.23
Alfred Lawrence sees space and advances. Alfred Lawrence threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.40
Neil Weaver flicks a high ball forward to Peter Makin who takes it down. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.53
Simon Simonsen brings the ball forward. Simon Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Peter Makin. Peter Makin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.23
Simon Simonsen receives the ball from a throw-in from Darl Monteiro. Simon Simonsen sees a break and surges forward. Simon Simonsen passes the ball forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
72.25
Neil Weaver hits a low pass to Danny Stuart. Danny Stuart controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
73.53
Neil Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Parker. Morris Parker passes the ball forward but Peter Makin is offside!
75.03
Eddie Impey flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Wise who brings the ball under control. Kemal Wise knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Lawrence.
77.13
Edward Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Gary Owen. Gary Owen sees David Granville in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Granville whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Wise. Kemal Wise powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Emile Williams had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
79.13
Peterborough United have made 2 substitutions with Ruben Gomes replacing Cristiano Oliveira and Thierry Weir replacing Roberto Diliso .
81.48
Marcel Stiepermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Weir. Thierry Weir shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Emile Williams manages to gather it.
85.10
Eddie Impey hacks Neil Weaver from behind! Eddie Impey is given another warning by the referee! Neil Weaver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Alistair Brighton runs up as Gavin Collins takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Alistair Brighton flicks a high pass forward. Simon Simonsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Simonsen threads a neat ball through to Peter Makin. Peter Makin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
26.9%
44.9%
28.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Wise of Peterborough United

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

1.Harry Gilchrist (GK)
7
2.Jacob Elliott (DEF)
6
3.Edward Gray (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Oliveira (DEF)
6
5.Gary Owen (MID)
6
6.Eddie Impey (MID)yellow card
6
7.Matt Smithe (MID)
7
8.Marcel Stiepermann (MID)
6
9.David Granville (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Roberto Diliso (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Wise (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Luke Windass (DEF)
0
13.Ruben Gomes (ATT)
6
14.Thierry Weir (DEF)
6