Leeds 1 - 1 alkatras (367115307)

Due to an all-day shower, 47722 paying spectators got to see a match on a pitch-turned-bog at Leeds Sf Arena. Niels Vang was the appointed referee with assistance provided by Tero Rantakaulio and Rango Heyden. Leeds tactics involved an interesting 4-4-2 combination. Starters: Vasilev - Maschlanka, Chochev, Proost, Malkanov - Koykov, Gümüştay, Mala, Beleliev - Dimitrov, Orenbo.

alkatras decided to use a 4-5-1 set up. Lineup: Vúlchov - Lichtenau, Shivhon, Saltiris, Rauha - Rijckmans, Grier, Ovcharov, Kyosev, Bukarev - Kotev.

Counter-attacking seemed to be the preferred strategy of Leeds. Using their counter-attacking abilities was the strategy of choice for alkatras. The visitors grabbed the lead after J. Rauha's free kick succeeded, resulting in a score of 0 - 1. G. Bukarev, who often relies on his speed, had a rotten day on the drenched grass. The rain made it hard for players like M. Gümüştay to show their technical control of the ball on this soggy day. A. Dimitrov stunned the crowd with a brilliant counterattack from the left, giving Leeds the goal to make it 1 - 1. With 43 minutes gone, Leeds had a free kick in a decent position. Despite this being a great chance for a shot, they tried a cheeky move intended to bypass the defence. However, A. Dimitrov did not manage to connect with it cleanly and the ball went out. 1 - 1 was the halftime score. Possession in the forty-five minutes was dominated by alkatras, with 54 percent of the ball.

alkatras's C. Grier was shown a yellow card for standing over the ball and blocking an opponent's quick free kick after 50 minutes. Leeds almost scored after a swift counterattack 52 minutes into the game, but M. Gümüştay put the shot from the left flank just outside the goal. The game was close to savage at times, and alkatras's C. Grier received a second yellow card after 63 minutes; his ticket out of the game. Leeds enjoyed most of the ball, as they maintained 52 percent of possession.

G. Malkanov performed admirably for Leeds. F. Proost was a disappointment, however. alkatras's top performer was clearly T. Kotev. E. Shivhon on the other hand, had a terrible day. The match ends 1 - 1.