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 Manchester City. A crowd of 17,844 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.
0.00
0-0Leicester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.19
0-0Emiliano Nicoletti chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Merson. Danny Merson advances with the ball. Danny Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
4.05
0-0Nelson Blatsis kicks a strong pass forward to Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Sierra who takes it down. Arturo Sierra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacques Mane.
6.40
Luis Alberto Amoroso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seyni Fujen who gathers it comfortably.
9.22
Alun Rowett makes a probing pass to Danny Merson. Danny Merson knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.18
0-0John Kasper comes in with a late challenge on Luis Alberto Amoroso. John Kasper is shown the yellow card! Luis Alberto Amoroso stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.55
0-0Martin Beda catches Luis Alberto Amoroso on the ankles. The referee brings Martin Beda to one side and gives him a warning! Luis Alberto Amoroso stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.51
André Molina makes a probing pass to Peter Granados. Peter Granados makes a probing pass to Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.50
Luis Alberto Amoroso comes in with a late challenge on Martin Beda. The referee calls over Luis Alberto Amoroso and shows him a yellow card! Martin Beda runs off the knock.
28.40
0-0Nelson Blatsis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.12
John Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Michael Defoe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Michael Defoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
33.53
John Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt shoots from distance but somehow Sebastien Wilmots manages to keep it out.
38.00
Emiliano Nicoletti advances with the ball. Emiliano Nicoletti flicks a high pass forward to Franco Capezzuto who brings the ball under control. Franco Capezzuto edges inside the box! Franco Capezzuto comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. Sebastien Wilmots gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
44.02
Luis Alberto Amoroso makes a probing pass to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Wonderful reactions from Seyni Fujen keeps it out!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
48.11
Nelson Blatsis hits a low pass to Luis Alberto Amoroso. Luis Alberto Amoroso makes an attacking run forward. Luis Alberto Amoroso knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
55.46
Martin Beda flicks a high ball forward to Michael Defoe who takes it down. Michael Defoe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
60.30
0-0Manchester City have made a substitution with Noboyuki Akio replacing Luis Alberto Amoroso .
61.34
0-1Youri Netto knocks the ball forward to Petre Ovidiu. Petre Ovidiu sees Yuri Yanovski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yuri Yanovski lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Seyni Fujen is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.18
Youri Netto knocks the ball to his team mate, Noboyuki Akio. Noboyuki Akio flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Sierra collects the pass. Arturo Sierra threads a neat, attacking ball through to Yuri Yanovski. Some silky footwork from Yuri Yanovski provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Seyni Fujen smothers it!
72.02
André Molina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noboyuki Akio. Noboyuki Akio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Edward Wiltord.
75.18
Noboyuki Akio runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Noboyuki Akio knocks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Seyni Fujen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
77.18
Manchester City have made 2 substitutions with Saidu A. West replacing Nelson Blatsis and Ricardo Marcos replacing Arturo Sierra .
78.56
Joseph-Desire Wome passes the ball forward to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin skips past Emiliano Nicoletti! Gabriel Martin rockets a shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Manchester City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
79.03
Jacques Mane controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Merson. Danny Merson flicks a high pass forward. Franco Capezzuto collects the pass. Franco Capezzuto lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. With a superhuman jump, Michael Defoe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Sebastien Wilmots reads it well. Excellent keeping!
90.00
André Molina makes a probing pass to Peter Granados. Peter Granados threads a neat ball through to Gabriel Martin. Gabriel Martin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emiliano Nicoletti.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28%
44%
28%
Scorers
| Arturo Sierra 61, 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Sierra of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Seyni Fujen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jacques Mane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alun Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Beda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Kasper (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Danny Merson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Michael Defoe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Eric Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Franco Capezzuto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jon Lawrence (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Diakite (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Flavio Cassano (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Sebastien Wilmots (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | André Molina (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Blatsis (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Youri Netto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Petre Ovidiu (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Joseph-Desire Wome (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Luis Alberto Amoroso (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Peter Granados (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gabriel Martin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arturo Sierra (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Yuri Yanovski (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Saidu A. West (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Noboyuki Akio (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Ricardo Marcos (ATT) | 6 | |