FT Leeds United 0 - 1
Newcastle United
Commentary:
90+6' Both teams could have won today but Newcastle just managed to carve out the victory
90+6' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+6' Ball possession: Leeds: 63%, Newcastle: 37%.
90+6' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
90+6' Stuart Dallas puts in a cross...
90+5' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+5' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
90+5' Raphinha puts in a cross...
90+5' Leeds are trying to create something here.
90+4' Stuart Dallas from Leeds directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Joseph Willock from Newcastle trips Stuart Dallas
90+3' Illan Meslier from Leeds makes a great save.
90+3' Illan Meslier saved a certain goal there! Joseph Willock found himself in a great scoring position but Illan Meslier denied him with a great save
90+3' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle makes a great pass and space opens up...
90+3' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
90+3' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle takes a short corner kick from the right.
90+2' Chris Wood sees his shot deflected off target
90+2' Newcastle start a counter attack.
90+1' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Ciaran Clark relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
90' Javier Manquillo relieves the pressure with a clearance
90' Raphinha puts in a cross...
90' Ball possession: Leeds: 63%, Newcastle: 37%.
89' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
89' Today's attendance is 36405.
89' Leeds are in control of the ball.
88' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Dallas from Leeds trips Kieran Trippier
87' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
87' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
87' Could be a good chance here as Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
87' Rodrigo from Leeds tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
87' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
86' Sean Longstaff relieves the pressure with a clearance
86' Raphinha from Leeds swings in the corner from the left.
86' A shot by Robin Koch is blocked.
86' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
86' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Goal kick for Newcastle.
85' Jack Harrison from Leeds crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
85' Ball possession: Leeds: 62%, Newcastle: 38%.
85' The game is restarted.
84' The referee is not having the complaints from Rodrigo who is given a yellow card for dissent
84' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
84' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
84' Goal kick for Newcastle.
83' Great defending by Joseph Willock from Newcastle to prevent his team conceding a goal.
83' Leeds are trying to create something here.
82' Goal kick for Newcastle.
82' Rodrigo fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
81' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
81' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
81' Leeds start a counter attack.
81' Great skill from Allan Saint-Maximin as he dribbles past his opponents
81' Newcastle start a counter attack.
80' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Mateusz Klich is leaving the field to be replaced by Joe Gelhardt in a tactical substitution.
80' A shot by Sean Longstaff is blocked.
80' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
80' Ball possession: Leeds: 63%, Newcastle: 37%.
79' Pascal Struijk clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
79' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Poor play by Illan Meslier as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
79' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
79' Could be a good chance here as Kieran Trippier from Newcastle cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
78' Luke Ayling relieves the pressure with a clearance
78' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
78' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
77' Luke Ayling sends a header towards goal, but Martin Dubravka is there to comfortably save it
77' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
77' Fabian Schaer relieves the pressure with a clearance
77' Luke Ayling puts in a cross...
77' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Leeds are trying to create something here.
75' Ball possession: Leeds: 63%, Newcastle: 37%.
75' That goal for Newcastle came against the run of play
75' G O O O A A A L Jonjo Shelvey curls the direct free kick into the back of the net with the right foot! Wonderful finish75' Illan Meslier could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
74' After a tactical foul, Diego Llorente sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
74' Diego Llorente from Leeds goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Javier Manquillo
74' Newcastle start a counter attack.
73' Rodrigo from Leeds has a deflected shot from outside the box saved by the keeper.
73' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
72' Sean Longstaff from Newcastle sends a shot inches wide of the post. Close!
72' Chris Wood from Newcastle had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
72' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
72' Newcastle start a counter attack.
71' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
71' Daniel James is leaving the field to be replaced by Tyler Roberts in a tactical substitution.
71' Safe hands from Illan Meslier as he comes out and claims the ball
71' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
70' A chance presents itself to Chris Wood from Newcastle but his header goes wide
70' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
70' Ball possession: Leeds: 63%, Newcastle: 37%.
70' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
69' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
69' The game is restarted.
69' The captain is forced to give away his armband, because he is leaving the field.
69' Jamaal Lascelles is injured and is replaced by Ciaran Clark.
68' Jamaal Lascelles is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
68' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' Stuart Dallas commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
67' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Dallas from Leeds trips Ryan Fraser
67' Oh no. From a promising position Daniel James from Leeds miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
67' A shot by Jack Harrison is blocked.
67' Raphinha puts in a cross...
66' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
66' Leeds are in control of the ball.
65' Ball possession: Leeds: 62%, Newcastle: 38%.
65' The referee signals a free kick as Raphinha from Leeds trips Javier Manquillo
65' Leeds are trying to create something here.
64' Goal kick for Newcastle.
63' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
63' Paul Dummett is injured and is replaced by Javier Manquillo.
62' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
62' The game is restarted.
62' Paul Dummett is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
62' Paul Dummett from Newcastle receives a yellow card for time wasting.
61' Paul Dummett is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
61' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
60' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
60' Poor play by Fabian Schaer as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
60' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
60' Leeds start a counter attack.
60' What a game! We are witnessing intense and high quality play from both sides.
60' Ball possession: Leeds: 65%, Newcastle: 35%.
59' Raphinha from Leeds passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
59' Leeds are trying to create something here.
59' A shot by Allan Saint-Maximin is blocked.
59' Danger averted there as Fabian Schaer from Newcastle clears the danger with a good tackle
59' Leeds start a counter attack.
59' Stuart Dallas relieves the pressure with a clearance
59' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle chips the ball into the penalty box.
58' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
57' The referee is not having the complaints from Allan Saint-Maximin who is given a yellow card for dissent
57' Daniel James commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
57' Dangerous challenge by Daniel James from Leeds. Martin Dubravka on the receiving end of that.
56' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
55' The referee signals a free kick as Stuart Dallas from Leeds trips Ryan Fraser
55' Ball possession: Leeds: 66%, Newcastle: 34%.
54' Rodrigo from Leeds tries to play a 1-2 with Luke Ayling, but the ball is intercepted.
54' Raphinha from Leeds passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
54' Raphinha from Leeds takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
54' Leeds start a counter attack.
54' Good effort by Robin Koch as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
54' Poor play by Fabian Schaer as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
54' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
53' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
53' Raphinha from Leeds swings in the corner from the left.
53' Jamaal Lascelles clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
53' Some neat football here as Stuart Dallas from Leeds plays a 1-2 with Mateusz Klich.
53' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Luke Ayling puts in a cross...
52' Kieran Trippier could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
52' Goal kick for Newcastle.
51' That looked a fine chance. Daniel James from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
51' Rodrigo from Leeds directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
51' Leeds are trying to create something here.
50' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
50' Ball possession: Leeds: 64%, Newcastle: 36%.
50' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
49' The ref blows his whistle. Paul Dummett charged Raphinha from behind and it's a free-kick
49' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' The referee signals a free kick as Sean Longstaff from Newcastle trips Luke Ayling
48' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
47' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
46' The second half is underway.
45+6' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+6' Ball possession: Leeds: 64%, Newcastle: 36%.
45+5' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+5' Goal kick for Newcastle.
45+4' A chance presents itself to Robin Koch from Leeds but his header goes wide
45+4' Raphinha from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+4' Leeds are trying to create something here.
45+4' Leeds are in control of the ball.
45+3' Fabian Schaer from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but the keeper is first to it.
45+3' Ryan Fraser swings in a cross from the free kick.
45+3' Mateusz Klich is penalised for pushing Sean Longstaff.
45+2' Chris Wood is penalised for pushing Diego Llorente.
45+2' Poor play by Pascal Struijk as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
45+2' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle swings in the corner from the right.
45+1' Mateusz Klich clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
45+1' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Chris Wood is penalised for pushing Diego Llorente.
45' Kieran Trippier swings in a cross from the free kick.
45' Stuart Dallas is penalised for pushing Ryan Fraser.
45' Ball possession: Leeds: 64%, Newcastle: 36%.
44' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
44' Leeds are in control of the ball.
44' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
43' Luke Ayling from Leeds crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
43' Leeds are in control of the ball.
42' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
42' The game is restarted.
42' Joelinton is injured and is replaced by Sean Longstaff.
41' Joelinton is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
40' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
40' Ball possession: Leeds: 65%, Newcastle: 35%.
40' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
40' Daniel James from Leeds passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
40' Leeds start a counter attack.
40' Stuart Dallas relieves the pressure with a clearance
40' Paul Dummett puts in a cross...
40' Pascal Struijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Ryan Fraser puts in a cross...
39' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
39' Pascal Struijk relieves the pressure with a clearance
39' Jonjo Shelvey puts in a cross...
39' A shot by Joelinton is blocked.
39' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
38' The game is restarted.
37' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
37' Leeds are trying to create something here.
36' A shot by Mateusz Klich is blocked.
36' A shot by Raphinha is blocked.
36' Poor play by Jamaal Lascelles as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
36' Stuart Dallas from Leeds swings in the corner from the left.
36' A shot by Rodrigo is blocked.
36' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
35' Ball possession: Leeds: 65%, Newcastle: 35%.
35' Jonjo Shelvey hand-balls.
35' Luke Ayling relieves the pressure with a clearance
35' Joseph Willock puts in a cross...
35' Kieran Trippier from Newcastle makes a great pass and space opens up...
34' Newcastle start a counter attack.
34' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
33' Jamaal Lascelles relieves the pressure with a clearance
33' Daniel James from Leeds makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Stuart Dallas from Leeds takes a short corner kick from the right.
33' Raphinha from Leeds sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
33' Could be a good chance here as Luke Ayling from Leeds cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
33' Raphinha from Leeds passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
33' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
32' That looked a fine chance. Raphinha from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
32' Great skill from Raphinha as he dribbles past his opponents
31' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
30' Rodrigo puts in a cross...
30' The referee signals a free kick as Chris Wood from Newcastle trips Robin Koch
30' Ball possession: Leeds: 66%, Newcastle: 34%.
29' Joelinton is penalised for pushing Rodrigo.
29' A shot by Chris Wood is blocked.
29' A shot by Joelinton is blocked.
29' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
29' Newcastle take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
29' A shot by Ryan Fraser is blocked.
29' A volley from Jonjo Shelvey is blocked by the keeper and goes back into play.
29' Jamaal Lascelles from Newcastle tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
29' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
28' Ryan Fraser sees his shot deflected off target
28' Allan Saint-Maximin of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
28' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
27' Joelinton comes back onto the field.
27' Goal kick for Newcastle.
27' The game is restarted.
27' Joelinton is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
26' Joelinton is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
26' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
25' Ball possession: Leeds: 64%, Newcastle: 36%.
24' Kieran Trippier relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Luke Ayling puts in a cross...
24' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
23' Dangerous challenge by Raphinha from Leeds. Jamaal Lascelles on the receiving end of that.
23' Raphinha from Leeds heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
23' Jack Harrison of Leeds passes the ball to a team mate.
23' Could be a good chance here as Rodrigo from Leeds cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
23' Leeds are in control of the ball.
22' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle passes the ball in the box, but Illan Meslier comes out to smother the ball.
22' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Goal kick for Newcastle.
21' Raphinha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
21' Poor play by Martin Dubravka as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
21' Stuart Dallas from Leeds swings in the corner from the left.
21' The match is very one-sided right now. Leeds are clearly dominating possession
20' Jack Harrison from Leeds sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
20' Some neat football here as Jack Harrison from Leeds plays a 1-2 with Daniel James.
20' Daniel James from Leeds had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
20' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
20' Leeds start a counter attack.
20' Ball possession: Leeds: 68%, Newcastle: 32%.
19' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
19' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
18' Mateusz Klich goes for goal, but his effort was never close to hitting the target.
18' Luke Ayling from Leeds find his team mate with a neat back heel pass.
18' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
18' Jack Harrison from Leeds passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Diego Llorente sends a long ball upfield.
17' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
16' Safe hands from Martin Dubravka as he comes out and claims the ball
16' Stuart Dallas puts in a cross...
16' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
16' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
16' Newcastle are trying to create something here.
15' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
15' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle makes an aerial pass in the box, but his team mate fails to benefit from it.
15' Newcastle with a potentially dangerous attack.
15' Ball possession: Leeds: 72%, Newcastle: 28%.
15' Fabian Schaer comes back onto the field.
15' The match resumes with a drop ball.
14' Fabian Schaer is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
12' Fabian Schaer is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
11' Daniel James has a great chance to score, but Martin Dubravka comes out strongly to save!
11' Raphinha from Leeds makes a great pass and space opens up...
11' Could be a good chance here as Rodrigo from Leeds cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
11' Leeds start a counter attack.
11' Newcastle are in control of the ball.
10' Paul Dummett relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Jack Harrison puts in a cross...
10' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
10' Jack Harrison from Leeds tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
10' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
10' Ball possession: Leeds: 75%, Newcastle: 25%.
9' Goal kick for Newcastle.
9' That's a great ball by Rodrigo from Leeds. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
8' Leeds are in control of the ball.
8' Illan Meslier relieves the pressure with a clearance
8' Ryan Fraser from Newcastle swings in the corner from the left.
7' A shot by Chris Wood is blocked.
7' Poor play by Diego Llorente as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
7' A player from Newcastle takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
6' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
6' Raphinha swings in the ball from a corner on the right, but it is nowhere near a teammate.
5' Joelinton clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
5' Daniel James from Leeds sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
5' Raphinha of Leeds passes the ball to a team mate.
5' Ball possession: Leeds: 74%, Newcastle: 26%.
5' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
4' Joelinton from Newcastle sends an effort wide of target
4' Joseph Willock of Newcastle passes the ball to a team mate.
4' Allan Saint-Maximin puts in a cross...
4' Allan Saint-Maximin from Newcastle takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
4' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
3' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Newcastle take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Leeds are in control of the ball.
1' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Danger averted there as Jonjo Shelvey from Newcastle clears the danger with a good tackle
1' Leeds with a potentially dangerous attack.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
1' Leeds kick-off, and the game is underway.
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