Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Elland Road where Leeds United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 18,138 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leeds United and Derby County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Leeds United and Derby County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leeds United get the match underway!
4.48
0-0Robert Ljungberg threads the ball through to Seth Jackson. Seth Jackson makes a probing pass to Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.55
Paul Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kieron Lumsdon. Kieron Lumsdon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Clemence.
12.42
0-0Albert Zafarin knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Young. Tommy Young makes a probing pass to Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock plays a perfect one-two with Ross Moore and rushes in on goal... Syd Flintlock takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.19
0-0Tommy Young passes the ball forward to Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald goes all the way! Nicolas Birkwald takes a shot at goal but Simon Cziommer is on top of it.
21.27
1-0Shaun Wright-Phillips chips the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Patrick Kirkland has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.08
Cosimo Monaco knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Greening. Paul Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Patrick Kirkland.
28.46
Trevor Mccann threads the ball through to Kieron Lumsdon. Kieron Lumsdon shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Patrick Kirkland.
30.32
Anthony May flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Young. Tommy Young flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
32.40
Marc Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dario Mezriche. Dario Mezriche kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald goes all the way! Nicolas Birkwald rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.44
Tommy Young surges forward with the ball. Tommy Young whips in a cross ball towards Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.18
Robert Ljungberg flicks the ball to his team mate, Dario Mezriche. Dario Mezriche knocks the ball forward to Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Seth Jackson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
54.51
Linus Ritzinger chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wright-Phillips. Shaun Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Lumsdon. Kieron Lumsdon powers a header at goal. Patrick Kirkland easily picks it out of the air!
57.09
1-1Robert Ljungberg comes in with a late challenge on Kieron Lumsdon. The referee calls over Robert Ljungberg and warns him to calm down! Kieron Lumsdon stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.33
Trevor Mccann brings the ball forward. Trevor Mccann makes a probing pass to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.47
Tommy Young knocks the ball forward to Syd Flintlock. Syd Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Moore. Ross Moore powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
65.10
Tommy Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Moore. Ross Moore shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
67.07
Linus Ritzinger chips the ball to his team mate, Trevor Mccann. Trevor Mccann brings the ball forward. Trevor Mccann shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.50
Pedro Moutinho kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Greening. Paul Greening sees space and advances. Paul Greening knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Collymore. Colin Collymore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
75.06
Tommy Young takes it forward alone. Tommy Young knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Birkwald. Nicolas Birkwald connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Simon Cziommer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.11
Albert Zafarin comes in with a late challenge on Vasco Varela. Albert Zafarin is given a warning by the referee! Vasco Varela hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.30
Trevor Mccann passes the ball forward to Vasco Varela. Vasco Varela lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Lumsdon. Kieron Lumsdon directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
25.7%
43.2%
31.1%
Scorers
| Colin Collymore 21 Vasco Varela 59 Kieron Lumsdon 89 | Nicolas Birkwald 32, 75 |