Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Steve LittleSteve Little Jay Livermore Jay Livermore
Seyni FujenS. Fujen63
G
1
G
83Ian GreavesI. Greaves
Jacques ManeJ. Mane70
D
2
D
74Rosario CassettiR. Cassetti
Emiliano NicolettiE. Nicoletti69
D
3
D
75Tonton GustafssonT. Gustafsson
Alun RowettA. Rowett65
D
4
D
73Corrado TuratoC. Turato
Edward WiltordE. Wiltord66
D
captain5
D
70Hannes SchöllH. Schöll
Martin BedaM. Beda71
M
6
M
73Oliver KirschnerO. Kirschner
John KasperJ. Kasper61
M
7
M
76Franceco CupiF. Cupi
Danny MersonD. Merson64
M
8
M
76Benício DidiB. Didi
Franco CapezzutoF. Capezzuto69
A
9
A
77Dries HermansD. Hermans
Eric MeidtE. Meidt70
A
10
A
75Miguel DominguezM. Dominguez
Michael DefoeM. Defoe73
A
11captain
A
85Paul SterjovskiP. Sterjovski
 
Jon LawrenceJ. Lawrence57
D
12
D
72Alessio SotgiaA. Sotgia
Nils DiakiteN. Diakite60
M
13
M
79Benoit GiacobboB. Giacobbo
Flavio CassanoF. Cassano62
D
14
A
77Syd MonkS. Monk

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,472 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jobson.


0.00
Leicester City get the match underway!
3.26
Franceco Cupi flicks a high ball forward to Paul Sterjovski who takes it down. Paul Sterjovski lofts in a cross ball towards Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
6.10
Alun Rowett brings the ball forward. Alun Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Michael Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Defoe shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
8.57
With some swift thinking, Oliver Kirschner plays the ball forward to Dries Hermans. Dries Hermans plays a one-two with Miguel Dominguez and advances towards the goal... Dries Hermans looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Seyni Fujen comfortably gets down and covers it.
9.39
Martin Beda flicks a high ball forward to Franco Capezzuto who takes it down. Franco Capezzuto finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Ian Greaves. What a great pair of hands!
12.36
Oliver Kirschner makes a probing pass to Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Seyni Fujen manages to gather it easily.
15.30
Jacques Mane breaks forward. Jacques Mane knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.44
Hannes Schöll catches Franco Capezzuto on the ankles. The referee calls over Hannes Schöll and shows him a yellow card! Franco Capezzuto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.21
Edward Wiltord threads the ball through to John Kasper. John Kasper flicks a high ball forward to Franco Capezzuto who takes it down. Franco Capezzuto plays a scrappy one-two with Eric Meidt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rosario Cassetti catches Franco Capezzuto on the ankles. Franco Capezzuto appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
21.51
Tonton Gustafsson flicks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner makes a simple pass to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski shoots from distance but it is miles over!
24.19
Michael Defoe barges into Tonton Gustafsson. Michael Defoe is shown the yellow card! Tonton Gustafsson runs off the knock.
26.23
Tonton Gustafsson flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Kirschner who takes it down. Oliver Kirschner makes a probing pass to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.41
Franceco Cupi makes a simple pass to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seyni Fujen who gathers it comfortably.
33.33
Benício Didi takes it forward alone. Benício Didi shoots from 25 yards. Seyni Fujen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
34.05
Emiliano Nicoletti flicks a high pass forward. Martin Beda controls it well on his chest. Martin Beda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.53
Benício Didi chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.56
Emiliano Nicoletti catches Dries Hermans on the ankles. Emiliano Nicoletti is warned by the referee! Dries Hermans stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
47.16
Danny Merson catches Oliver Kirschner on the ankles. Danny Merson is warned by the referee! Oliver Kirschner stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.51
Hannes Schöll brings the ball forward. Hannes Schöll flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Dominguez who brings the ball under control. Miguel Dominguez lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Seyni Fujen is on top of it.
55.10
Jacques Mane plays the ball forward to Martin Beda. Martin Beda threads a neat ball through to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.51
Newcastle United have made 3 substitutions with Alessio Sotgia replacing Tonton Gustafsson, Benoit Giacobbo replacing Benício Didi and Syd Monk replacing Dries Hermans .
61.57
Oliver Kirschner passes the ball forward to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
66.42
Franceco Cupi threads the ball through to Paul Sterjovski. Paul Sterjovski advances inside the box! Paul Sterjovski muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Seyni Fujen.
67.42
Oliver Kirschner takes a quick corner, playing it short to Franceco Cupi. Alun Rowett steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
69.01
Franceco Cupi takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Oliver Kirschner. Oliver Kirschner makes a simple pass to Syd Monk. Syd Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emiliano Nicoletti.
72.31
Benoit Giacobbo threads a neat ball through to Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
73.33
Alessio Sotgia hacks Michael Defoe from behind! Alessio Sotgia is shown the yellow card! Michael Defoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.33
Free kick to Leicester City just outside the area...
76.56
Franco Capezzuto takes a short run up and strikes the ball directly at the wall. The ball somehow squirms its way through. Ian Greaves is stood helpless as the ball is deflected into the back of the net - goal!!
79.10
John Kasper threads a neat ball through to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt shoots from distance but somehow Ian Greaves manages to keep it out.
81.03
Jacques Mane threads a neat ball through to Danny Merson. Danny Merson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe finds some space and shoots from distance. Superb reactions from Ian Greaves. What a save!
83.36
Emiliano Nicoletti makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Kasper. John Kasper threads a neat ball through to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe finds some space and shoots from distance. Ian Greaves effortlessly gets down and covers it.
84.30
Danny Merson threads a neat ball through to Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
85.24
John Kasper flicks a high pass forward to Michael Defoe who brings the ball under control. Michael Defoe shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.26
Franceco Cupi flicks a high pass forward to Syd Monk who brings the ball under control. Syd Monk whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Dominguez. Miguel Dominguez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but Emiliano Nicoletti is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
88.24
Corner kick to Newcastle United. Oliver Kirschner plays it out to the edge of the box. Corrado Turato shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Newcastle United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
34.9%
43.4%
21.7%

Scorers
Eric Meidt 55
Franco Capezzuto 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Seyni Fujen of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Seyni Fujen (GK)
9
2.Jacques Mane (DEF)
7
3.Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF)
6
4.Alun Rowett (DEF)
7
5.Edward Wiltord (DEF)
6
6.Martin Beda (MID)
7
7.John Kasper (MID)
7
8.Danny Merson (MID)
6
9.Franco Capezzuto (ATT)goal scored
6
10.Eric Meidt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Michael Defoe (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Jon Lawrence (DEF)
0
13.Nils Diakite (MID)
0
14.Flavio Cassano (DEF)
0

1.Ian Greaves (GK)
7
2.Rosario Cassetti (DEF)
6
3.Tonton Gustafsson (DEF)
6
4.Corrado Turato (DEF)
6
5.Hannes Schöll (DEF)yellow card
6
6.Oliver Kirschner (MID)
7
7.Franceco Cupi (MID)
6
8.Benício Didi (MID)
7
9.Dries Hermans (ATT)
6
10.Miguel Dominguez (ATT)
6
11.Paul Sterjovski (ATT)
7
 
12.Alessio Sotgia (DEF)yellow card
5
13.Benoit Giacobbo (MID)
6
14.Syd Monk (ATT)
6