Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 20,645 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leeds United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Clemence.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stockport County kick off!
2.02
Sebastian Rodriquez plays the ball forward to Christian Barollo. Christian Barollo flicks a high pass forward to Quim Monteiro who brings the ball under control. Quim Monteiro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Celestine Kanu.
4.51
Richard Meite flicks the ball to his team mate, Natale Cannarsa. Natale Cannarsa flicks a high ball forward to Mark Pagliuca who takes it down. Mark Pagliuca plays a one-two with Quim Monteiro and rushes in on goal... Mark Pagliuca takes a shot at goal. Les Barrett steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
6.36
Graham Middleton chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro beats his man to it with a header. Stephane Scifo manages to gather it.
8.26
Natale Cannarsa flicks a high pass forward. Youri Karpin controls it well on his chest. Youri Karpin threads a neat ball through to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Stephane Scifo manages to keep it out.
9.01
Mark Johnson sees Natale Cannarsa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Natale Cannarsa makes a probing pass to Quim Monteiro. Quim Monteiro whips in a cross ball towards Mark Pagliuca. With a superhuman jump, Mark Pagliuca connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Stephane Scifo manages to keep it out.
12.27
Harry Robson knocks the ball forward to Mark Schwarzer. Mark Schwarzer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima plays a one-two with Shaun Westwood and rushes in on goal... Rafael Lima side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
14.13
Francisco Smith makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Smith whips in a cross ball towards Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Les Barrett. That should have been a goal!
22.47
Celestine Kanu makes a probing pass to Torsten Haller. Torsten Haller darts forward. Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Westwood controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some world-class footwork from Shaun Westwood provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
24.17
Celestine Kanu threads a neat ball through to Harry Higginbotham. Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Power who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Power lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Lima. Rafael Lima makes a looping header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.58
Richard Meite runs forward with the ball. Richard Meite takes it forward alone. Richard Meite lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Stephane Scifo!
32.51
Harry Higginbotham flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Lima who takes it down. Rafael Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mark Johnson.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leeds United have changed their lineup with Michel Koutouan replacing Graham Middleton. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
49.04
Sebastian Rodriquez passes the ball forward to Natale Cannarsa. Seeing a gap ahead, Natale Cannarsa plays the ball forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Pagliuca. Mark Pagliuca connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.01
Mark Johnson flicks a high pass forward. Natale Cannarsa controls it well on his chest. Natale Cannarsa hits a low pass to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin edges inside the box! Youri Karpin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.27
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Stewart replacing Richard Meite and Bill Bower replacing Quim Monteiro .
63.14
Christian Barollo clumsily knocks into Mark Schwarzer. The referee calls over Christian Barollo and shows him a yellow card! Mark Schwarzer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.45
Natale Cannarsa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Bower. Bill Bower threads a neat, attacking ball through to Youri Karpin. Marco Laurent barges into Youri Karpin. Penalty not given!!
69.26
Marco Laurent decides to run forward with the ball. Marco Laurent flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Westwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Shaun Westwood plays a one-two with Niccolo Power and rushes in on goal... Shaun Westwood muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Mark Johnson is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
75.08
Christian Barollo knocks the ball forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin whips in a cross ball towards Bill Bower. Bill Bower directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.13
Natale Cannarsa knocks the ball forward to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin plays a one-two with Mark Pagliuca and advances towards the goal... Youri Karpin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Les Barrett.
79.01
Harry Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Lima holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Lima finds some space and shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
81.23
Mark Schwarzer makes a simple pass to Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood rushes past Mark Johnson! Mark Johnson clumsily knocks into Shaun Westwood. Penalty not given!!
83.36
Torsten Haller flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Power controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Lima but the linesman indicates offside!
84.39
Francisco Smith sees space and advances. Francisco Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Stephane Scifo. Excellent save.
85.53
Torsten Haller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Westwood. Shaun Westwood knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Niccolo Power is offside!
87.35
Christian Barollo threads the ball through to Youri Karpin. Youri Karpin finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
9
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.8%
44.2%
Play Area
25.6%
45.3%
29.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mark Pagliuca of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Amine Haouche (GK)
6
2.Sebastian Rodriquez (DEF)
7
3.Richard Meite (DEF)
8
4.Mark Johnson (DEF)
7
5.Francisco Smith (MID)
8
6.Christian Barollo (MID)yellow card
6
7.Graham Middleton (MID)
6
8.Natale Cannarsa (MID)
8
9.Youri Karpin (ATT)
9
10.Quim Monteiro (ATT)
6
11.Mark Pagliuca (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Edward Stewart (DEF)
6
13.Michel Koutouan (MID)
6
14.Bill Bower (ATT)
6

1.Stephane Scifo (GK)
8
2.Celestine Kanu (DEF)
7
3.Marco Laurent (DEF)
7
4.Harry Robson (DEF)
6
5.Les Barrett (DEF)
7
6.Torsten Haller (MID)
7
7.Mark Schwarzer (MID)
7
8.Harry Higginbotham (MID)
6
9.Rafael Lima (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Niccolo Power (ATT)
7
11.Shaun Westwood (ATT)
7
 
12.Phil Thomson (DEF)
0
13.Arthur Clemence (MID)
0
14.Cedric Zugna (ATT)
0