Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 9,934 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Leicester City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
Des Hurst knocks the ball forward to David Charles. David Charles shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.11
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen makes a probing pass to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frederico Diez.
4.49
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Hapgood but he's offside!
9.40
Mike Merson sees space and advances. Mike Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.05
Morris Salako flicks the ball to his team mate, John Flintlock. John Flintlock flicks the ball to his team mate, David Charles. David Charles shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
14.17
Alan Drake comes in with a late challenge on Jorge Fonseca. The referee calls over Alan Drake and warns him to calm down! Jorge Fonseca carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.18
Morris Salako passes the ball forward to Des Hurst. Des Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Eadie.
20.20
Delano Vreman flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Merson.
27.15
Leicester City are easily keeping Manchester City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.24
Kevin Meiklejohn barges into Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. The referee calls over Kevin Meiklejohn and shows him a yellow card! Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.56
Des Hurst threads the ball through to David Charles. David Charles plays a perfect one-two with Tomasz Watier and rushes in on goal... David Charles shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ruel Hurst manages to gather it comfortably.
36.09
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen takes it forward alone. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
39.30
Eric Gargo makes a simple pass to Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen. Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen knocks the ball forward to Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood goes all the way! Tony Hapgood shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.24
Eric Gargo threads the ball through to Delano Vreman. Delano Vreman makes a probing pass to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
45.00
Morris Salako makes a probing pass to John Flintlock. John Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eric Gargo.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
54.48
Des Hurst makes a probing pass to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruel Hurst who gathers it comfortably.
57.21
Kevin Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca goes all the way! Jorge Fonseca cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
59.45
Spencer Eadie clumsily knocks into Jorge Fonseca. Spencer Eadie is given a warning by the referee! Jorge Fonseca is taking some rough treatment out there!
60.12
Des Hurst sees space and advances. Des Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Ruel Hurst easily smothers it.
63.03
Frederico Diez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Flintlock. John Flintlock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
65.03
Delano Vreman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Hapgood. Tony Hapgood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.17
Kevin Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.44
Kevin Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.10
Delano Vreman makes a probing pass to Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.26
Bjorn-Tore Leonhardsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Carragher. Marcus Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
84.31
Marcus Carragher catches Ruben Kok on the ankles. Marcus Carragher is warned by the referee! Ruben Kok hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.46
Mike Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Meiklejohn. Kevin Meiklejohn knocks the ball forward to David Charles. David Charles shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ruel Hurst manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Morris Salako lofts the ball long. Jorge Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Des Hurst of Leicester City
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.3%
40.7%
Play Area
29.7%
47.3%
23.1%