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Coca-Cola Football League Championship
Game 05: Sunday 27 August 2006
Sheffield Wednesday 0 - 1 Leeds United
(Half-time: 0 - 0)
Crowd: 23792
Referee: S Bennett (Orpington)
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Kevin Blackwell can breathe again. His hold on the manager's
position at Elland Road had appeared to be loosening after an
underwhelming start to the season but three points in yesterday's
Yorkshire derby, secured through David Healy's controversial
second-half penalty, will buy short-term security at least. It was a
far from convincing display, with Leeds failing to register a shot on
goal in a lacklustre first half, although aesthetics do not matter at
this time. Blackwell needs results and this was one he will
welcome.
Healy had won the penalty, racing on to Stephen Crainey's pass
before the Sheffield Wednesday goalkeeper Brad Jones sent him tumbling
to the ground. There was no doubt that Jones caught the Leeds striker,
although television replays showed that the contact was outside the
area. Steve Bennett did not hesitate, however, pointing to the spot
before dismissing Jones for a professional foul. His replacement Chris
Adamson was soon picking the ball out of the net after Healy
converted.
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