Dublin Tournament: Villa and Leeds deadlocked at break

Last updated : 09 August 2003 By Dave Mervyn

Leeds United: Robinson; Kelly, Matteo, Seth Johnson, Dubbery; Camara, Millner, Morris, Sakho, Smith, Wilcox.

Aston Villa: Postma, Delaney, Jackman, Mellberg, Ozalan, Barry, Hadji, Angel, Dublin, Kinsella, Whittingham.

HT: Leeds 0 Aston Villa 0

It's half-time in the second semi-final of the Dublin Tournament and it was high on quality and intensity from both Premiership sides.

Leeds were forced into an early chance with Michael Duberry collided accidentally with Dion Dublin and substitute Lucas Radebe was brought on by Peter Reid on 10 minutes.

Villa’s Mustapha Hadji has been prominent shooting wide on a number of occasions. Leeds were denied a penalty just before the half hour when Alan Smith looked to have been bundled over, but referee Paul McKeon waved play on.

Smith was arguably the best player on the pitch in the first half with the striker having to receive treatment on 37 minutes following a clash with Hadji. Juan Pablo Angle headed over for Villa just before the break as Leeds French striker Sahko, formerly of Manchester City, linked well with James Millner before firing straight at Postma in the Villa goal.