Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Shaun MitchellShaun Mitchell James Morrison James Morrison
William WrightW. Wright75
G
1
G
77Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko
Emile BallE. Ball68
D
2
D
70Oleg PlattO. Platt
Malcolm VassellM. Vassell64
D
captain3
D
73James OakleyJ. Oakley
Evan VideiraE. Videira70
D
4captain
D
76Humphrey BakkatiH. Bakkati
Martin ImpeyM. Impey71
D
5
M
75Jody ShearerJ. Shearer
Tonino PiazzaT. Piazza73
M
6
M
75Shaun PalmerS. Palmer
Matthew HowellsM. Howells75
M
7
M
87Mervin BoertienM. Boertien
Danny HurstD. Hurst75
A
8
M
79Robert UpsonR. Upson
Ismael SükürI. Sükür74
A
9
A
70Robert CookeR. Cooke
Warren DoddW. Dodd70
A
10
A
85Mick LinekerM. Lineker
Carl BestC. Best68
A
11
A
81Gavin KirklandG. Kirkland
 
Aleksi HyypiaA. Hyypia71
M
12
M
74Greg DublinG. Dublin
Miguel MarquesM. Marques65
D
13
M
73Alistair SummerbeeA. Summerbee
Aaron van der MeerA. van der Meer68
A
14
A
73Danny MendezD. Mendez

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 17,602 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.


0.00
The first half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
2.14
Tonino Piazza makes a beautiful solo run. Tonino Piazza plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Howells and rushes in on goal... Tonino Piazza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
4.54
Mervin Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.11
Mervin Boertien knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. With a superhuman jump, Gavin Kirkland connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
15.19
Jody Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland powers a header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.23
Shaun Palmer threads a neat ball through to Robert Upson. Robert Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by William Wright. Excellent save.
22.09
Gavin Kirkland darts forward. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Vassell.
24.17
Matthew Howells sees space and advances. Matthew Howells advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Matthew Howells provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leicester City!
28.08
Oleg Platt breaks forward. Oleg Platt threads the ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.14
Matthew Howells hits a low pass to Carl Best. Carl Best knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is deflected wide by James Oakley.
33.58
Matthew Howells picks a pass forward to Carl Best. Carl Best finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
34.10
Tonino Piazza sees space and advances. Tonino Piazza lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür connects with a diving header. Alex Nyarko picks it out of the air!
36.02
Jody Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Mick Lineker who brings the ball under control. Mick Lineker rushes past Evan Videira! Some good footwork from Mick Lineker provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
39.38
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
44.29
Shaun Palmer flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Boertien holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Boertien cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Mervin Boertien provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mervin Boertien!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic 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
The second half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
47.05
Shaun Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by William Wright!
51.42
Mervin Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emile Ball.
54.02
Humphrey Bakkati pushes up the pitch. Humphrey Bakkati sees Gavin Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by William Wright!
55.43
Jody Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to William Wright who gathers it comfortably.
57.10
Malcolm Vassell threads the ball through to Matthew Howells. Seeing a gap ahead, Matthew Howells plays the ball forward to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
60.27
Leicester City have made a substitution with Aaron van der Meer replacing Warren Dodd .Wigan Athletic have made a substitution with Alistair Summerbee replacing Jody Shearer .
65.27
Tonino Piazza chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Best. Carl Best shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
67.18
Shaun Palmer threads a neat ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but William Wright effortlessly smothers it!
69.12
Evan Videira threads the ball through to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthew Howells tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
73.17
Shaun Palmer sees Gavin Kirkland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Evan Videira.
77.58
Mervin Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
81.50
Mervin Boertien laces a through ball forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Emile Ball is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
83.03
Alistair Summerbee threads a neat ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Impey.
84.50
Oleg Platt surges forward with the ball. Oleg Platt flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
89.56
Shaun Palmer plays the ball forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Matthew Howells flicks a high ball forward to Danny Hurst who takes it down. Danny Hurst shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Wigan Athletic
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
36.5%
44.6%
18.9%

Scorers
Matthew Howells 24
Mick Lineker 5, 78
Gavin Kirkland 15
Mervin Boertien 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Lineker of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.William Wright (GK)
7
2.Emile Ball (DEF)
6
3.Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
6
4.Evan Videira (DEF)
6
5.Martin Impey (DEF)
6
6.Tonino Piazza (MID)
6
7.Matthew Howells (MID)goal scored
8
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.Miguel Marques (DEF)
0
14.Aaron van der Meer (ATT)
6

1.Alex Nyarko (GK)
6
2.Oleg Platt (DEF)
6
3.James Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Humphrey Bakkati (DEF)
6
5.Jody Shearer (MID)
7
6.Shaun Palmer (MID)
7
7.Mervin Boertien (MID)goal scored
8
8.Robert Upson (MID)
6
9.Robert Cooke (ATT)
6
10.Mick Lineker (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Gavin Kirkland (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Greg Dublin (MID)
0
13.Alistair Summerbee (MID)
6
14.Danny Mendez (ATT)
0