FT Leeds United 1 - 0
Watford
Commentary:
90+5' Leeds with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+5' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Junior Firpo relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+5' Ben Foster swings in a cross from the free kick.
90+5' The referee signals a free kick as Kalvin Phillips from Leeds trips Joao Pedro
90+5' Ball possession: Leeds: 67%, Watford: 33%.
90+4' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Leeds with a clear defensive substitution as Mateusz Klich comes off for the more defensively minded Pascal Struijk
90+4' Mateusz Klich is leaving the field to be replaced by Pascal Struijk in a tactical substitution.
90+2' Juraj Kucka is penalised for pushing Kalvin Phillips.
90+2' A shot by Joao Pedro is blocked.
90+1' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' The referee is not having the complaints from Emmanuel Dennis who is given a yellow card for dissent
90' Watford plays a short goal kick.
90' Ball possession: Leeds: 68%, Watford: 32%.
89' Rodrigo from Leeds directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
89' Leeds are trying to create something here.
89' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' Junior Firpo fouls Juraj Kucka.
88' OH! That would have been a great goal! Tyler Roberts sees his volley come back off the crossbar!
88' Tyler Roberts gets a finish in but his shot is hacked off the goal line!
88' Ben Foster comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
87' Kalvin Phillips swings in a cross from the free kick.
87' Emmanuel Dennis fouls Daniel James.
87' Ken Sema relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Daniel James puts in a cross...
87' Raphinha from Leeds takes a short corner kick from the right.
86' Tyler Roberts from Leeds sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
86' Tyler Roberts from Leeds takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
86' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
85' Today's attendance is 36261.
85' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
85' Ball possession: Leeds: 68%, Watford: 32%.
84' Mateusz Klich from Leeds sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
84' Raphinha from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box.
84' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
83' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
83' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
82' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
82' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
82' Raphinha from Leeds swings in the corner from the right.
82' William Troost-Ekong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
82' Raphinha puts in a cross...
82' Raphinha from Leeds takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
81' Watford are in control of the ball.
81' Watford plays a short goal kick.
80' That's a great ball by Jamie Shackleton from Leeds. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
80' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Ball possession: Leeds: 68%, Watford: 32%.
79' Ken Sema fouls Rodrigo.
79' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
79' Kalvin Phillips relieves the pressure with a clearance
79' Ken Sema puts in a cross...
78' Goal kick for Watford.
78' The game is restarted.
78' Stuart Dallas is injured and is replaced by Tyler Roberts.
77' Stuart Dallas is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
77' Jamie Shackleton from Leeds tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
76' Christian Kabasele relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Junior Firpo from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
76' Danny Rose relieves the pressure with a clearance
76' Kalvin Phillips puts in a cross...
75' Leeds are in control of the ball.
75' Mateusz Klich from Leeds directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
75' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Ball possession: Leeds: 68%, Watford: 32%.
74' Leeds are trying to create something here.
74' Christian Kabasele is penalised for pushing Liam Cooper.
74' Illan Meslier comes out of his goal to claim the ball but he can't hold onto it...
73' Danny Rose from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
73' The game is restarted.
72' Illan Meslier is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' Emmanuel Dennis forces a good save from Illan Meslier who turns the ball behind for a corner!
72' William Troost-Ekong from Watford heads the ball to a team mate.
72' Kiko puts in a cross...
72' Rodrigo relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Danny Rose from Watford swings in the corner from the left.
71' Danny Rose from Watford sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
70' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
70' Raphinha puts in a cross...
70' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
70' Jamie Shackleton relieves the pressure with a clearance
70' Ismaila Sarr from Watford had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
70' Danny Rose puts in a cross...
70' Ball possession: Leeds: 69%, Watford: 31%.
69' Kalvin Phillips from Leeds goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Juraj Kucka
69' Stuart Dallas from Leeds swings in the corner from the left.
68' The game is restarted.
68' Francisco Sierralta is injured and is replaced by Christian Kabasele.
68' Francisco Sierralta is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
67' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
67' Francisco Sierralta clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
67' Could be a good chance here as Mateusz Klich from Leeds cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
67' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
66' Ken Sema relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Rodrigo puts in a cross...
66' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
66' Raphinha swings in a cross from the free kick.
65' The referee shows Ismaila Sarr the yellow card for unsportsmanlike conduct.
65' Dangerous challenge by Ismaila Sarr from Watford. Daniel James on the receiving end of that.
65' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
65' Mateusz Klich puts in a cross...
65' A shot by Rodrigo is blocked.
65' Ball possession: Leeds: 70%, Watford: 30%.
64' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
64' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
63' The referee signals a free kick as Raphinha from Leeds trips Danny Rose
62' Leeds are in control of the ball.
62' Emmanuel Dennis is penalised for pushing Junior Firpo.
61' Leeds are in control of the ball.
61' Moussa Sissoko relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Mateusz Klich puts in a cross...
60' Ben Foster relieves the pressure with a clearance
60' Raphinha from Leeds swings in the corner from the right.
60' The game is restarted.
60' Play has been stopped while the referee talks to the players.
60' William Troost-Ekong clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
60' Stuart Dallas swings in a cross from the free kick.
59' Ozan Tufan is leaving the field to be replaced by Joao Pedro in a tactical substitution.
59' After a tactical foul, Kiko sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
59' Kiko from Watford goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Daniel James
58' Leeds are in control of the ball.
58' Danny Rose relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Mateusz Klich from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
58' Leeds are trying to create something here.
57' Goal kick for Watford.
57' Stuart Dallas fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
57' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
55' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
55' Liam Cooper relieves the pressure with a clearance
55' Ken Sema puts in a cross...
55' Ball possession: Leeds: 67%, Watford: 33%.
55' Watford plays a short goal kick.
54' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' Leeds are trying to create something here.
53' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
53' The referee signals a free kick as Mateusz Klich from Leeds trips Kiko
52' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
52' Stuart Dallas puts in a cross...
51' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Daniel James puts in a cross...
51' Daniel James from Leeds takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
51' Leeds are in control of the ball.
50' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
50' Mateusz Klich from Leeds swings in the corner from the left.
50' Ball possession: Leeds: 64%, Watford: 36%.
50' A shot by Daniel James is blocked.
50' Junior Firpo puts in a cross...
49' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
49' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
48' The referee signals a free kick as William Troost-Ekong from Watford trips Daniel James
48' Leeds are trying to create something here.
48' Goal kick for Watford.
48' Raphinha goes for goal on the direct free kick, but the shot sails wide
47' Ozan Tufan is penalised for pushing Mateusz Klich.
47' A shot by Stuart Dallas is blocked.
47' Stuart Dallas from Leeds takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
47' Rodrigo from Leeds sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
47' Leeds start a counter attack.
47' Watford are trying to create something here.
46' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' Watford are in control of the ball.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' Leeds has been the better team in this half
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Leeds: 66%, Watford: 34%.
45+2' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+2' Rodrigo from Leeds heads the ball, but it's a terrible effort nowhere near the goal.
45+2' Junior Firpo puts in a cross...
45+2' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Ismaila Sarr from Watford sends an effort wide of target
45+1' Joshua King is injured and is replaced by Ken Sema.
45' Ismaila Sarr from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
45' Ball possession: Leeds: 65%, Watford: 35%.
45' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45' The game is restarted.
45' Joshua King is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
44' Joshua King is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
44' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
43' Leeds are in control of the ball.
43' Leeds are in control of the ball.
43' Goal kick for Watford.
43' Joshua King comes back onto the field.
42' Mateusz Klich from Leeds fails to connect properly on the volley and sends the ball wide of target
42' Raphinha from Leeds tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
42' The game is restarted.
42' Joshua King is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
40' Joshua King 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%, Watford: 35%.
40' Juraj Kucka hand-balls.
39' Goal kick for Watford.
39' Raphinha fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
39' Leeds are trying to create something here.
38' Leeds are in control of the ball.
38' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
38' Stuart Dallas relieves the pressure with a clearance
37' Ozan Tufan from Watford swings in the corner from the right.
37' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Watford are trying to create something here.
36' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
35' Watford plays a short goal kick.
35' That's a great ball by Stuart Dallas from Leeds. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
35' Ball possession: Leeds: 66%, Watford: 34%.
34' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
34' Diego Llorente relieves the pressure with a clearance
34' Danny Rose puts in a cross...
34' Leeds are in control of the ball.
34' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
33' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
33' Diego Llorente from Leeds goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Joshua King
32' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' Leeds are in control of the ball.
32' That looked a fine chance. Raphinha from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it comes to nothing in the end
31' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
31' Rodrigo puts in a cross...
31' Diego Llorente relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Joshua King from Watford takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
30' Watford start a counter attack.
30' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Daniel James puts in a cross...
30' Daniel James from Leeds takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
30' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Juraj Kucka relieves the pressure with a clearance
30' Rodrigo from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
30' Raphinha from Leeds puts in a great cross...
30' Ball possession: Leeds: 64%, Watford: 36%.
29' Leeds are in control of the ball.
29' Watford are in control of the ball.
29' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
28' Ozan Tufan from Watford sends a shot inches over the crossbar. Close!
28' Diego Llorente could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
27' Watford are trying to create something here.
27' Goal kick for Watford.
27' Raphinha from Leeds sends an effort wide of target
27' Great skill from Raphinha as he dribbles past his opponents
27' Could be a good chance here as Rodrigo from Leeds cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
26' Safe hands from Illan Meslier as he comes out and claims the ball
26' Ismaila Sarr puts in a cross...
26' Goal kick for Watford.
25' Kalvin Phillips from Leeds crosses the ball but it is nowhere near the intended target.
25' Leeds are piling the pressure on and look like scoring anytime
25' Great defending by Francisco Sierralta from Watford to prevent his team conceding a goal.
25' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
25' Daniel James puts in a cross...
25' Ball possession: Leeds: 65%, Watford: 35%.
25' A shot by Stuart Dallas is blocked.
24' Francisco Sierralta relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Mateusz Klich from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
24' Could be a good chance here as Raphinha from Leeds cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
24' The referee signals a free kick as Francisco Sierralta from Watford trips Rodrigo
24' Liam Cooper relieves the pressure with a clearance
24' Joshua King from Watford directs a ball squarely in the box.
24' Jamie Shackleton could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
23' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
23' Rodrigo from Leeds had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
23' Could be a good chance here as Raphinha from Leeds cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
22' Mateusz Klich shoots from outside the box, but Ben Foster has it under control
22' Great skill from Mateusz Klich as he dribbles past his opponents
22' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
21' Watford are in control of the ball.
21' Ismaila Sarr from Watford tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
21' Watford are trying to create something here.
20' Leeds are in control of the ball.
20' Ball possession: Leeds: 70%, Watford: 30%.
20' That's a great ball by Rodrigo from Leeds. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
20' Rodrigo from Leeds directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
20' Leeds start a counter attack.
19' Leeds managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
18' G O O O A A A L - Diego Llorente reacts first on the loose ball and puts it away with the left!18' Poor play by Juraj Kucka as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
18' Raphinha from Leeds swings in the corner from the right.
18' Moussa Sissoko clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
18' Rodrigo from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
17' Goal kick for Watford.
17' Stuart Dallas from Leeds sends an effort wide of target
17' Mateusz Klich from Leeds directs a ball squarely in the box.
17' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
17' Raphinha puts in a cross...
16' Cloudy conditions overhead at the moment.
16' Watford are in control of the ball.
15' Leeds take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Leeds: 70%, Watford: 30%.
15' Dangerous challenge by Junior Firpo from Leeds. Juraj Kucka on the receiving end of that.
14' The referee signals a free kick as Ozan Tufan from Watford trips Jamie Shackleton
13' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
13' Danny Rose relieves the pressure with a clearance
13' Mateusz Klich swings in a cross from the free kick.
12' Juraj Kucka fouls Stuart Dallas.
12' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
12' Watford are in control of the ball.
11' Daniel James hand-balls.
11' Leeds are in control of the ball.
11' William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
10' Stuart Dallas tests Ben Foster with a long range shot, which is parried back into play!
10' Ball possession: Leeds: 74%, Watford: 26%.
10' Emmanuel Dennis is penalised for pushing Jamie Shackleton.
9' Watford are in control of the ball.
9' Safe hands from Ben Foster as he comes out and claims the ball
9' Stuart Dallas puts in a cross...
9' Stuart Dallas from Leeds tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
9' Watford take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
8' A shot by Daniel James is blocked.
8' A shot by Raphinha is blocked.
8' Leeds are trying to create something here.
7' Leeds are in control of the ball.
7' Watford are in control of the ball.
7' William Troost-Ekong relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Raphinha puts in a cross...
6' Dangerous challenge by Joshua King from Watford. Liam Cooper on the receiving end of that.
6' A player from Watford takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
5' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
5' Ball possession: Leeds: 88%, Watford: 12%.
5' Leeds are in control of the ball.
4' Leeds are trying to create something here.
4' Leeds plays a short goal kick.
4' Danny Rose from Watford takes a free kick, but it ends up nowhere near the goalframe.
3' Raphinha from Leeds goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Danny Rose
3' Dangerous challenge by Kalvin Phillips from Leeds. Kiko on the receiving end of that.
2' Kiko relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Poor play by Joshua King as his weak attempt to clear the ball puts his side under pressure
2' Raphinha swings in a cross from the free kick.
2' Francisco Sierralta fouls Rodrigo.
1' Watford take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
1' Jamie Shackleton from Leeds tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's raining, making conditions difficult for the players.
1' Leeds take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
1' Leeds kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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