Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 16,452 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off the first half!
10.22
0-0Craig Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Muzzy Kayis.
14.28
0-0Rodrigo Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Polheim. Albrecht Polheim kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
20.18
0-0Jose Morales threads the ball through to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Bayle. Sidney Bayle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Lawrence.
21.27
Fouzi Boukhari makes a simple pass to Guillermo Aguilar. Guillermo Aguilar knocks the ball to his team mate, Sidney Bayle. Sidney Bayle knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Dyer who gathers it comfortably.
39.03
Craig Souness makes a simple pass to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
42.24
Kevin Mahler knocks the ball forward to Simion Siperco. Simion Siperco passes the ball forward to Sidney Bayle. Sidney Bayle makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Normann. Steffen Normann takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
51.21
0-0Joao Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni threads the ball through to Nigel Hughes but he's offside!
54.25
Guillermo Aguilar makes a probing pass to Steffen Normann. Steffen Normann whips in a cross ball towards Sidney Bayle. Sidney Bayle powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.39
Teddy Lawrence kicks a strong pass forward to Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Muzzy Kayis easily smothers it!
66.15
Emilio San Martín passes the ball forward to Steffen Normann. Steffen Normann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jody Mike.
72.34
Albrecht Polheim threads the ball through to Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Muzzy Kayis who gathers it comfortably.
75.43
Albrecht Polheim takes it forward alone. Albrecht Polheim flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Hughes. Nigel Hughes tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Muzzy Kayis.
77.19
Mario Gatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon shoots from long range but somehow Muzzy Kayis manages to keep it out.
78.54
Kevin Mahler chips the ball to his team mate, Simion Siperco. Simion Siperco knocks the ball forward to Sidney Bayle. Sidney Bayle whips in a cross ball towards Steffen Normann. Steffen Normann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.37
Arnar Gudjohnsen makes a simple pass to Simion Siperco. Simion Siperco makes a beautiful solo run. Simion Siperco knocks in a cross ball towards Steffen Normann. Steffen Normann powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.31
0-0Leicester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Sunderland's defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.8%
41.2%
Play Area
29.4%
47.1%
23.5%