Leeds vs Newcastle

Leeds vs Newcastle Match Commentary

1. 90+7' There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full time.
2. 90+4' Leeds failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
3. 90+3' Jack Harrison (Leeds) fails to send a pass into the box as his effort is cut out. Leeds earn a corner.
4. 90' The fourth official shows 6 min. of added time.
5. 90' Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) decided to shoot after receiving a sweet pass. The ball went low to the middle of the goal, but Nick Pope made a easy save.
6. 89' Jack Harrison (Leeds) whips a long ball in from the free kick which is intercepted by Nick Pope.
7. 87' The resulting set piece from Leeds is comfortably intercepted by one of the defending players.
8. 80' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and James Justin (Leeds) comes onto the pitch for Gabriel Gudmundsson.
9. 79' Gabriel Gudmundsson (Leeds) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
10. 75' Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) tries to catch the keeper off guard from long range, but the effort sails well wide of the right post.
11. 74' Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) is adjudged offside.
12. 72' Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) sends a weak shot high over the bar from the edge of the box.
13. 71' Leeds take the corner, but their hopes of scoring a goal end with a nice clearance by the defence.
14. 70' We are about to witness a substitution. Dominic Calvert-Lewin (Leeds) is replacing Lukas Nmecha.
15. 69' Here is a change. Sven Botman is going off and Eddie Howe gives the last tactical orders to Harvey Barnes (Newcastle Utd).
16. 67' Sven Botman (Newcastle Utd) is having a really tough time right now. We are about to find out how serious his injury is.
17. 66' Peter Bankes blows his whistle and it's William Osula (Newcastle Utd) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.
18. 62' Substitution. Anthony Elanga (Newcastle Utd) in, Jacob Murphy out.
19. 62' The referee signals that it is time for a substitution and Lewis Hall (Newcastle Utd) is coming onto the pitch as Kieran Trippier cannot continue after picking up an injury.
20. 60' Leeds have a chance to score from a corner kick, but the ball is cleared by a defender.
21. 60' Substitution. Wilfried Gnonto leaves the pitch and is replaced by Jack Harrison (Leeds).
22. 60' Daniel Farke has decided to make a change. Brenden Aaronson (Leeds) replaces Daniel James.
23. 56' Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) crosses into the box from near the side line, but he doesn't connect as he wanted and it's cleared by the well-organized defence.
24. 55' Now Newcastle have a corner.
25. 54' Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) blows a good opportunity. He has a lot of space around him and fires a terrific shot from the edge of the box towards the left side of the goal, but the goalkeeper makes a brilliant save and stops this one!
26. 50' Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Peter Bankes blows his whistle for a foul.
27. 46' Substitution. Lewis Miley (Newcastle Utd) receives a signal from the referee and is now allowed to enter the pitch as Jacob Ramsey walks off.
28. 46' The half-time break is over and the second half is about to start.
29. 45+4' Peter Bankes has ended the first half by blowing the whistle.
30. 45' 4 additional min. will be played.
31. 45' The corner is swung in but Newcastle can’t take advantage as a defender sweeps the ball away.
32. 44' Newcastle can’t profit from the corner as the defence clear the ball upfield.
33. 44' Jacob Murphy (Newcastle Utd) picks up a pass on the edge of the box and manages to get a powerful shot away, forcing the goalkeeper to scramble to his left and palm the ball away. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Newcastle will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
34. 40' Yellow card Wilfried Gnonto (Leeds) is awarded a yellow card for his tackle. He doesn't seem to agree with the decision, but Peter Bankes ignores the protests.
35. 39' A fantastic block by a defender means that the corner from Leeds comes to nothing.
36. 36' Yellow card Nick Pope (Newcastle Utd) infringed the rules and goes into the book. Peter Bankes pulls out a yellow card.
37. 35' Daniel James (Leeds) beautifully controls an overhit pass, beats an opponent but hits a weak shot at goal that sails well wide of the right post.
38. 34' Anton Stach (Leeds) spanks one well wide of the left post from the edge of the box.
39. 29' The foul by Dan Burn (Newcastle Utd) was seen by Peter Bankes who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.
40. 28' Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle Utd) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
41. 26' Newcastle seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
42. 23' Newcastle failed to take advantage of the corner as the opposition's defence was alert and averted the threat.
43. 23' The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle Utd). The ball is out of play and Newcastle manage to earn a corner.
44. 20' Jacob Ramsey (Newcastle Utd) is lying on the ground after being tackled and the physio comes onto the pitch to give him medical treatment.
45. 19' A lofted cross from Daniel James (Leeds) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area.
46. 19' The free kick from long range, taken by Newcastle, is intercepted by one of the defenders.
47. 16' A good clearance by a defender means the corner comes to nothing for Newcastle.
48. 16' William Osula (Newcastle Utd) unleashes a bullet of a shot that is blocked by a defender.
49. 9' Anton Stach (Leeds) unleashed a promising strike from a long-distance free kick, but his attempt flies way wide of the right post and it's going to be a goal kick.
50. 7' Anton Stach (Leeds) shoots from outside the box, but his effort is blocked.
51. 5' Kieran Trippier (Newcastle Utd) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it's cleared by an opposing player.
52. 5' A pass by Valentino Livramento (Newcastle Utd) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.
53. 1' The referee blows his whistle and we are underway.
54. Leeds will kick-off.
55. Peter Bankes will referee today's match.
56. The starting lineups of both teams are already revealed and you can check them out in the details of this match.