Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 7,396 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Salako.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
4.30
0-0Wayne Laver changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wayne Laver finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Hugo Alves manages to gather it effortlessly.
6.25
Ugo Davies knocks the ball forward to Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
8.14
0-0Wayne Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Laver. Wayne Laver is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.52
Dean Gray takes a short throw-in bringing Tomasz Wilimowski into play. Tomasz Wilimowski flicks a high pass forward. Martin Burgess easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Burgess whips in a cross ball towards Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson heads the ball goalwards. Hugo Alves punches it away to safety.
12.18
Adrian Swift runs straight at the opposition's defence. Adrian Swift tries a spectacular long range effort. Hugo Alves gets down and covers it.
18.37
Adrian Swift sees Peter Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Shearer shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
22.31
1-0Jamie Delaney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Jose Javier Castro. Jose Javier Castro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.56
Peter Shearer brings the ball forward. Peter Shearer shoots from distance but is denied by Hugo Alves. Excellent save.
30.47
Jody Fletcher passes the ball forward to Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Burgess. Martin Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Laver. Wayne Laver rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper, Hugo Alves, sees it late!! Goal for Leicester City!
34.55
Peter Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Martin Burgess who brings the ball under control. Martin Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Wayne Laver. Wayne Laver finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
38.27
39.05
1-1Phil Mercer passes the ball forward to Don Hendry. Don Hendry plays the ball forward to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Gray.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Wycombe Wanderers kick off!
47.05
Wayne Laver surges forward with the ball. Wayne Laver shoots from 20 yards. Hugo Alves gets down and covers it.
51.02
1-1Steve Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Royce. Kevin Royce makes a simple pass to Julian Cabrera. Julian Cabrera kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Javier Castro but the referee indicates it's offside!
53.42
1-1Jose Javier Castro comes in with a late challenge on Dean Gray. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Gray stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.10
With vision, Phil Mercer plays the ball forward to Titus Delaney. Titus Delaney makes a pass forward but Jose Javier Castro makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
57.41
Adrian Swift knocks the ball forward to Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
59.30
Adrian Swift threads the ball through to Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.07
1-1Wycombe Wanderers have made a substitution with Ugo Simonsen replacing Jose Javier Castro .Leicester City have made a substitution with Paolo Harrison replacing Adrian Swift .
63.53
Kevin Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Ziege. Moritz Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Fowler but the referee indicates it's offside!
67.30
Steve Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Royce. Kevin Royce flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Fowler. Matthew Fowler plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Cabrera and advances towards the goal... Matthew Fowler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
72.39
Dean Gray threads a neat ball through to Wayne Laver. Wayne Laver flicks a high pass forward to Tomasz Wilimowski who brings the ball under control. Tomasz Wilimowski sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.15
Ugo Davies sees Wayne Laver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Wayne Laver laces a through ball forward to Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson cuts inside the box! Baldur Sigurjónsson tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
85.40
Wayne Laver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Shearer. Peter Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Harrison who brings the ball under control. Paolo Harrison plays a one-two with Tomasz Wilimowski and rushes in on goal... Paolo Harrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.53
Steve Kitson knocks the ball forward to Phil Mercer. Phil Mercer surges forward with the ball. Phil Mercer knocks in a cross ball towards Ugo Simonsen. Ugo Simonsen powers a header at goal. Dale Dichio gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
10
Shots off Target
0
6
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
29.6%
45.7%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wayne Laver of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hugo Alves (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Phil Mercer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Don Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Kitson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Moritz Ziege (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthew Fowler (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Kevin Royce (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Julian Cabrera (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jamie Delaney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Javier Castro (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 12. | Spencer McManaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Steve Sharpe (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ugo Simonsen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Dale Dichio (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jody Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ugo Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Phil Eustace (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter Shearer (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adrian Swift (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Wayne Laver (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Martin Burgess (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Baldur Sigurjónsson (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Tomasz Wilimowski (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Morris Formon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paolo Harrison (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kelvin Brand (MID) | 0 | |