Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 8,472 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Leicester City and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Leicester City kick off the first half!
2.18
Michael Lima sees a break and surges forward. Michael Lima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arthur Cort.
8.43
Mervin Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall surges forward with the ball. Nicky Hall knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse directs the ball goalwards with his head but Joao Costa is on top of it.
14.46
Philipp Meidt knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Milburn. Ruel Milburn controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Izzet.
15.37
Michael Lima deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Potts. Nicholas Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Riggott but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.07
James Bramble makes a beautiful solo run. James Bramble tries a spectacular long range effort but Danny Oakes is on top of it.
30.46
James Bramble passes the ball forward to Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.45
Marvin Cooke decides to run forward with the ball. Marvin Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Oakes who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
49.18
Francis May sees space and advances. Francis May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Izzet.
54.18
Max Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Potts. Nicholas Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
55.31
Phil Powell knocks the ball forward to Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.21
Nicky Hall makes a probing pass to Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.06
Mervin Sharpe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Powell. Phil Powell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon shoots from distance but it is miles over!
63.14
Phil Powell chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
65.36
Leicester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bradford City's defence.
75.25
James Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.53
Mervin Sharpe threads the ball through to Phil Powell. Phil Powell kicks a strong pass forward to Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Izzet.
81.06
Dean Wetherall makes a simple pass to Francis May. Francis May threads the ball through to Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Ruel Milburn advances with the ball. Ruel Milburn 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 Phil Powell of Leicester City
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
26%
49.3%
24.7%