Commentary: Carlisle 0-2 Leeds

Last updated: 15th May 2008

leeds v carlisle

Last word You Leeds fans are e-mailing in in your droves to celebrate your win. The last word should go to Andy, who says: "One Jonny Howson!

Come On!

MOT to Wembley!"

Cheers again everyone!

FULL-TIME Leeds win and are going to Wembley thanks to Howson's brace. It was a cruel way for Carlisle to be beaten with just seconds to go but Leeds deserved this win on the night. They will now play Doncaster or Southend in the final at Wembley. Thanks everyone for your views. Watch out for post-match reaction.

GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Howson scores in added time with a great goal into the bottom left hand corner. They are going to Wembley. Freedman laid the ball onto Howson and replays show the keeper was unsighted when Howson shot from the edge of the box.

88 mins - Douglas shot Leeds now press and Douglas has a long-range effort blocked. They spray the ball in from different sides and eventually Johnson has a shot from 30 yards out on the right but his effort goes wide of the post.

More views Victor says: "we pulled the 15 points back we can make it to the final come on leeds."

John says: "Leeds deserve the chance to go back to championship ,everyone wrote leeds off and if it wasnt for those 15 points we would be there now."

Andrew says: "Come on you Blues. I am living in Pitsea essex now but follow the Cumbrians. We deserve to win this after all our hard work this season. Come on Lads You can do it !!"

87 mins - Carlisle press It is Carlisle who enjoy possession now but Leeds keep them from their goal.

85 mins - Stalemate The game is lively but no more chances yet. Last five minutes of normal time.

82 mins - Douglas effort Douglas hits one from 30 yards on the left and it is deflected just nover the bar. Westwood is out of position because of the deflection and just stands there as it sails just over. Leeds take the corner on the right and Carlisle eventually scramble the ball away.

80 mins - Carlisle free-kick Carlisle win a free-kick in front of goal 25 yards out. Bridge Wilkinson takes but it hits the wall and falls to Horwood on the right who plays a deep cross in but Leeds head clear.

79 mins - Carlisle corner Carlisle win a corner on the left but Leeds clear.

More views Dan says: "leeds deserve to go up purely on the basis that we achieved significantly more points than you this season. leeds to win 2-0 on the night and beat doncaster 2-1 in the final!"

Maggie says: "We Leeds utd fans are so nervous we are at the final hurdle we can do it the waiting is horrid we have got to win as there is no second place."

Paul says: "Sat in Basrah, Iraq watching the match, c'monb the (once - and soon to be again) MIGHTY LEEDS." Stay safe mate.

Lee says: "come on carlisle follow the path of the mighty tigers(Hull City) and come from behind and knock the stuffing out of leeds. you deserve to go up."

75 mins - Hit post Freedman plays a one-two with Beckford on the edge of the box and lets one fly. It is going into the bottom right hand corner but Westwood makes a fantastic save to push the ball around the post. Leeds then have 3 corners. The third corner falls to Johnson at the near-post on the right and he heads onto the Carlisle post and the ball goes out of play. It was inches from a goal.

NO AWAY GOALS Just a reminder to those out there who think away goals count - they do not. At the moment the tie is level and we are going into extra time then pens.

72 mins - Bridge-Wilkinson effort Bridge-Wilkinson has another effort on goal from the left put his effort is wide of the right up-right. It is end to end stuff at present as the game opens up.

71 mins - Prutton chance Leeds have just put together a fantastic move on the right, involving about a dozen close passes until the ball is fed by Kilkenny to Prutton about 6 yards out but his effort is blocked by Murphy.

67 mins - Bridge-Wilkinson effort Hackney puts in a great cross from the right to Bridge-Wilkinson on the left who shots but his effort is charged down and Leeds clear. This tie could go either way.

66 mins - Freedman threads Freedman tries to thread the ball into Howson on the left but it just runs to the keeper.

65 mins - Great defending Kilkenny gets ready to place a cross from the left but Murphy does well to block.

63 mins - Beckford chance Beckford runs to the near right post to collect a through ball but slips just at the crucial moment and the ball rolls to Westwood.

Carlisle views Phill says: "Leeds don't deserve to win! Their fans behaved disgracefully when i watched the first leg. And scored an undeserved goal in the last minute. Carlisle have played better football overall and it would be a joke if Leeds were to be promoted."

Okie says: "Being a Carlisle fan is bloody hard work, they always stiffen at the end of the season. This game will go all the way, maybe even to penalties but in the end CUFC will win through and the mystical scoreboard will distract the home players in the 2nd half!"

Andreas says: "Come on Carlisle fans! Enough of hearing from Leeds fans on how they're gonna turn us over! We did the job at Elland Road. Now we are gonna shock em in the second half with a 2-1 victory!"

61 mins - Carlisle free-kick Carlisle win a free-kick 30 yards out on the left. Hackney takes but goes tamely to the back post and Ankergren easily catches.

58 mins - Beckford shot Freedman finds Beckford 25 yards out on the left and he tries to bend one in but his right-footed effort is well wide. Carlisle fans have got their voices back now.

54 mins - Carlisle press Horwood puts in a great deep cross from the right which Leeds clear out to Raven who puts a cross in from the right but his effort is blocked and Leeds clear. This tie is finely poised here.

More views Matt says: "Hey its Matt from melbourne australia-Sooooo nervous, was this bad last when.. well.. the last play off we were in.. didnt end well.. enough said.. HOWSON YOU LITTLE LEGEND- Comon Leeds~sick as all hell but still can't keep me away from this match which started at 4.45am down here! MOT!!!"

Junya says: "I am a Leeds supporter from Tokyo, Japan! During the next 40 minutes or so Leeds must score 2 more to secure the playoff final. I have seen too many heart broken period with Leeds during the last few years and it is time that Leeds are given a great luck to go back into the Championship next season. Us supporters have suffered as well and even if there are so many Leeds haters, Leeds have so much history(Good and bad of course) and they now deserved to be back in the Championship. I think we have suffered enough and Leeds must score 2 more and don't let Carlisle score tonight!! Come on Leeds United !!!"

Kym says: "Just found out that i got a 1st Class honours degree in Sports Physio, but all celebrations are on hold until i get to wembley with my dad next week!! MOT, id love to work for the mighty whites!!!" Well done Kym, I bet you would!!

51 mins - Kilkenny's shots Kilkenny has two shots in two minutes from the left of goal and then outside the box but puts both efforts well wide and over.

50 mins - Graham header Carlisle cross from the left and Graham gets above his defender Huntingdon for a free header on goal but can not get any power on his effort and Ankergren easily catches.

48 mins - Beckford effort Beckford shoots from 25 yards from the right but it is well over. Your comments are coming in thick and fast and I'll post a few up...

46 mins - Freedman shot Carlisle give the ball away and Freedman lets one fly from 25 yards out which takes a slight deflection but Westwood dives to his right and catches. It would not have troubled the keeper as it is at a good height.

45 mins - Re-start Leeds get the second period underway. Hold onto your hats folks!

More views Robert says: "carlisle to try and get back in but Leeds to score on Break aways; I see lots of goals as Calisle get desperate as they think they are the better team."

Josh says: "It seems to be all Leeds fans on here... poor Carlisle! As a Man United supported and a Bradford City enthusiast, I will back Carlisle to come back in the second half and show why they have the best home record in League One!"

Andy says: "Leeds have to win 2-0 right, 1-0 won't push extra time because of away goals will it?" No away goals don't count Andy so it is heading to extra time so far.

More views steve strut says: "have had a bet on leeds to win 1-0 and 2- nil, also few bob on beckford to score at any time COME ON U WHITES... RIP Tommy Burns." I agree Steve, he will be sadly missed, a true gent.

Joe says: "Joe here watching the commentary all the way from Orlando, FL. Come on LEEDS! Carlisle defense breaks down in the second half for a 3-0 finish. It's just 3:30pm here and everyone in my office is wondering why I'm so excited. My productivity is down to zero until the 90mins is up!" I'm sure they'll excuse you mate!

Liam says: "Studying for my finals for tomorrow and cant keep my eye of whats happening in this game! Come on leeds get in!!!MOT" Good luck for tomorrow Liam, thank God I don't have to do any more exams....

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HALF TIME It is all square in this tie thanks to Howson's goal. All to play for in the next 45....

45 mins - Injury time One minute added.

44 mins - Great opportunity The ball falls to Bridge-Wilkinson on the left of the box and he stabs a shot towards goal. It needs a fantastic left footed reaction save from Ankergren to keep the ball out. Best chance for Carlisle so far.

43 mins - Stalemate No more chances.

Hand of God Replays show Graham tried to punch Hackney's cross in but Johnson managed to head it out.

38 mins - Carlisle chances Carlisle have their best chances, through Graham and then Dobie. Hackney puts in a sizzling cross from the right and Johnson just gets there before Graham. Carlisle then put in a cross from the left and Graham chests the ball down for Dobie who flashes his right-footed effort wide of the left post.

36 mins - Another corner Leeds win another corner on the right after Livesy heads out a cross from the left. Leeds take but Carlisle pount the ball down field. The ball comes back into the Carlisle box and Freedman has the ball but is dis-possessed by Westwood.

34 mins - Leeds corner Leeds win a corner on the right and Douglas flicks the ball on at the near-post into the crowded box but the ref blows for an infringment on Westwood.

32 mins - Beckford off-side Beckford tries to run onto a through-ball but is given off-side and replays show he is just off. Good decision.

DRAWING Kosta asks if away goals count - no they don't Kosta, so the tie is now level...

More views Chris Welch says: "Was going to say a 1-0 at the end of 90 may suit leeds as we get better as the games go longer... but not now, get in... Leeds 2-0 Carlisle.. MOT!"

Tommy Doleman says: "how are we everyone? i for one am very tired. Leeds united supporter through and through from perth in australia. its the ripe hour of 3:12 am and im sitting here biting my nails in hope of united pinching a second sooner rather than later. im mega nervous right about now.. and waiting every several minutes for a piece of text is agonising as we dont get the television coverage here... and we dont have DAB radio or whatever its called so i can't listen to it anyway but thanks for the live text commentary sky! Marching on together! MOT LEEDS!!! :-)"

28 mins - Leeds corner Leeds win a corner on the left but Dobie heads out. The win a throw-in on the left and Lumsdon crosses to Hackney but he losses the ball again and Leeds eventually clear down field.

Leeds complain There is a big screen which is flashing up different messages and the Leeds keeper and defence have apparently complained it is putting them off...

25 mins - Graham header Johnson heads a ball out of the Leeds box which finds Graham on the re-bound but it comes at him too quick and he heads out.

24 mins - Good football Carlisle have settled again now and have just put a lovely move together, switching the play twice before the ball falls to Hackney. He puts a long cross in from the right but it is way too long and goes out.

21 mins - Leeds corner Leeds win a corner and take on the left but Carlisle clear and break really quickly. Hackney is taking the ball into the Leeds box but Richardson makes a last-gasp challenge for a corner on the right. Carlisle take but Leeds clear.

19 mins - Kilkenny strike The ball falls to Kilkenny on the right of the Carlisle box and he hits a stinging volley at goal. It is straight at keeper Westwood who saves. It is all Leeds at the moment, the goal has knocked the stuffing out of Carlisle and their fans.

14 mins - Leeds corner Leeds win a corner on the right but the ref blows for an infringment when the cross is taken and Carlisle clear.

Mystic Bob Bob Ostick sent the following e-mail in just as Leeds scored. He said: "Just hope Becks has a better game than Monday. An early goal should calm the nerves a bit, mine especially...............COME ON LEEDS !!" Do you have a crystal ball Bob?!

12 mins - Beckford header Johnson puts in a superb cross from the right which finds Beckford at the far-post but the striker can only put his header wide of the left post. Should have done better.

9 mins - GOAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Leeds level the tie through a great goal through Howson. He plays the ball out to Freedman on the right who runs to the by-line and puts in a great cross back to Howson. He is surrounded by defenders but places his left-footed effort into the left side of the net. Game on!!

7 mins - Penalty shout Dobie goes down in the Leeds box in a challenge with Michalik, leading to penalty appeals but the ref waves on. Replays show Michalik won the ball so good decision ref!

5 mins - Smith shot First Carlisle attack of note. A cross comes in from the left and Dobie flicks the ball on at the near-post and it is played back to Smith on the edge of the box in front of goal but he slices his effort well wide of the right-upright.

4 mins - Stalemate No more chances. Both teams have made bright starts and are looking up for it but have yet to trouble the keepers.

1 mins - Beckford chance Prutton cuts the Carlisle defence with a great through ball and Beckford runs onto the ball with a defender close by but his first touch is heavy and the ball rolls to the keeper.

Kick off Carlisle get the game underway.

More views Josh Gore says: "I am thinking that leeds are going to be winning 1-0 at half time and at around 70 minutes sneak in a cheeky goal and win 2-0! MARCHING ON TOGETHER! Leeds to win."

Greg Sykes says: "As a huddersfield town fan i can only hope leeds will lose. i think the score will be a draw at 1 - 1. i only hope that is the score so next seasons (huddersfield v leeds) derby match will be as good as this season just gone."

First predictions Alex Lane says: "You may be right on that prediction. I agree its going to be a tight game though but I think 2-0 Leeds to be honest."

Jordan Wright says: "Todays game is very important. My side, Leeds United, the Mighty Whites are going to win 2-0 after mondays loss. I'm pleased that Kandol is on the bench, he is letting Leeds down and I think that Beckford and Kandol are just league 1 players and they seriously need to knuckle down if they think they are going to be good enough for the championship and beyond. Come on leeds."

Paul Hamer, long time fan of Leeds living in West Palm Beach, Florida, says: "Working from home today so I can read your commentary - Fingers crossed for a 2-0 win - GO YOU WHITES !!"

Phil McManus says: "Stuck at work tonight in Saudi Arabia so watching it on score centre,i reckon 3-1 to Leeds no problem,they deserve it."

Cheers guys. What are your views/predictions of the game? Please send them to: steve.pass@bskyb.com or if you are using the scorecentre you can use the feedback button. We will post the best up on this page.

My prediction I think it is going to be 1-0 to Leeds after 90 minutes, then 2-1 to the Whites after extra-time, with them then winning 4-2 on penalties. How will that be for a blockbuster!! I've a lot of friends who are Leeds fans and will be wanting the win, through perhaps not the penalties and the heart-attacks!! I've just canvassed my colleague Pete's view and he thinks Leeds will sneak it 2-0. What are your views/predictions of the game? Please send them to: steve.pass@bskyb.com or if you are using the scorecentre you can use the feedback button. We will post the best up on this page.

Teams In the only change in both teams starting line-ups from Monday, Raven comes in for Arnison for Carlisle.

Carlisle: Westwood, Raven, Livesey, Murphy, Horwood, Dobie, Lumsdon, Grant Smith, Bridge-Wilkinson, Hackney, Graham. Subs: Howarth, Thirlwell, Arnison, Taylor, Madine.

Leeds: Ankergren, Richardson, Huntington, Michalik, Johnson, Kilkenny, Howson, Douglas, Prutton, Beckford, Freedman. Subs: Lucas, Marques, Carole, Kandol, Hughes.

Welcome Welcome to skysports.com's exclusive minute-by-minute commentary of Carlisle's second leg League One play-off semi-final against Leeds from Brunton Park. The Cumbrians have a 2-1 advantage over the Whites but this game is by no means decided after Dougie Freedman's last-gasp goal in Monday's first leg.