Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 18,277 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
8.14
0-0Andy Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman makes a probing pass to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to William Wright who gathers it comfortably.
12.51
0-0Emile Ball makes a simple pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Ralph Britton smothers it!
14.27
0-0Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward. Ismael Sükür collects the pass. Ismael Sükür sees Matthew Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Howells lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best makes a looping header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
15.03
Robert Eustace deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Parker. Martin Parker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to William Wright who gathers it comfortably.
18.18
Peter McManaman threads a neat ball through to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. William Wright comfortably punches it away to safety.
24.54
Francis Marsden plays the ball forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.33
0-1Steven Power passes the ball forward to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace threads the ball through to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. What a cracker!! William Wright had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
34.51
Matthew Howells passes the ball forward to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Ralph Britton.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Leicester City kick off!
47.58
Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Gyan collects the pass. Matthew Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Parker. Martin Parker makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by William Wright!
49.32
Carl Best deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.37
Andy Ehiogu threads the ball through to Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan rushes past Billy Britton! Some awkward footwork from Matthew Gyan provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. William Wright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.06
Peter McManaman threads a neat ball through to Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by William Wright.
55.53
0-2Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Francis Marsden plays it out to the edge of the box. Pascal Scheffler rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.35
Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza collects the pass. Tonino Piazza flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells whips in a cross ball towards Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.27
1-2Leicester City have made a substitution with Aaron van der Meer replacing Warren Dodd .Blackburn Rovers have made a substitution with Tommy Deane replacing Martin Parker .
61.29
Steven Power flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Deane collects the pass. Tommy Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by William Wright.
63.10
Andy Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Peter McManaman. Peter McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Francis Marsden who brings the ball under control. Francis Marsden shoots from 25 yards but is denied by William Wright. Excellent save.
66.45
Robert Eustace threads a neat ball through to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace flicks the ball with his head. William Wright manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.43
1-2Tommy Deane comes in with a late challenge on Evan Videira. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Evan Videira runs off the knock.
69.37
Alistair Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Deane collects the pass. Tommy Deane knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Scheffler. Pascal Scheffler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Evan Videira.
73.33
1-2Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza collects the pass. Tonino Piazza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür knocks the ball forward to Matthew Howells but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
75.36
Matthew Howells barges into Andy Ehiogu. The referee calls over Matthew Howells and shows him a yellow card! Andy Ehiogu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.58
Steven Power chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Peter McManaman collects the pass. Peter McManaman shoots from 20 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Blackburn Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.17
Billy Britton kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer threads the ball through to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.04
Matthew Howells knocks the ball forward to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38%
62%
Play Area
34.2%
43%
22.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Gyan of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | William Wright (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Emile Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Billy Britton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Evan Videira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Martin Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tonino Piazza (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Matthew Howells (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Danny Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ismael Sükür (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Warren Dodd (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Best (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Aleksi Hyypia (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Malcolm Vassell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron van der Meer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ralph Britton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Trevor Draper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Ehiogu (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Steven Power (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Middleton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Peter McManaman (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Francis Marsden (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robert Eustace (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Martin Parker (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Pascal Scheffler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Matthew Gyan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jamie Salmon (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Deane (ATT) | | 6 |
| 14. | Andy Andrews (ATT) | 0 | |