Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Steve LittleSteve Little Computer Player Computer Player
Seyni FujenS. Fujen64
G
1
G
62Marino GullitM. Gullit
Jacques ManeJ. Mane70
D
2
D
70Jason BrandJ. Brand
Alun RowettA. Rowett65
D
3
D
64John MilliganJ. Milligan
Emiliano NicolettiE. Nicoletti69
D
4
D
60Paul HelmerP. Helmer
Edward WiltordE. Wiltord66
D
captain5
D
57Terry OakesT. Oakes
Martin BedaM. Beda72
M
6
M
62Tim WiltordT. Wiltord
John KasperJ. Kasper62
M
7
M
60Aniello De LiguoriA. De Liguori
Danny MersonD. Merson64
M
8
M
59Des ScalesD. Scales
Michael DefoeM. Defoe73
A
9captain
A
65Arnold RobbenA. Robben
Eric MeidtE. Meidt70
A
10
A
63Craig ShearerC. Shearer
Victor CarcedoV. Carcedo72
A
11
A
55Danny MoncurD. Moncur
 
Franco CapezzutoF. Capezzuto70
A
12
G
60Don MckinlayD. Mckinlay
Nils DiakiteN. Diakite60
M
13
M
57Jermaine Wright-PhillipsJ. Wright-Phillips
Flavio CassanoF. Cassano62
D
14
D
57Felice ParisF. Paris
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 15,713 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leicester City and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Naylor.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the match underway!
4.33
Aniello De Liguori catches John Kasper on the ankles. The referee warns Aniello De Liguori to calm down! John Kasper stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.03
Alun Rowett makes a strong solo run forward. Alun Rowett sees Eric Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Meidt shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.26
Tim Wiltord flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Seyni Fujen manages to gather it.
27.15
Emiliano Nicoletti flicks a high pass forward. Martin Beda collects the pass. Martin Beda threads a neat ball through to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt makes a great pass forward. Michael Defoe runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
33.28
Danny Merson hits a low pass to Victor Carcedo. Victor Carcedo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
34.18
John Milligan hacks Michael Defoe from behind! The referee calls over John Milligan and shows him a yellow card! Michael Defoe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.12
Danny Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.16
Martin Beda flicks a high pass forward. Victor Carcedo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Victor Carcedo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Helmer.
45.00
Terry Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Martin Beda. The referee brings Terry Oakes to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Beda stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
51.40
Aniello De Liguori flicks a high pass forward. Craig Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Shearer shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Seyni Fujen!
54.19
With a delightful solo run, Des Scales stretches the opposition's defence. Des Scales shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.33
Des Scales threads the ball through to Danny Moncur. Danny Moncur whips in a cross ball towards Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben makes a deft header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.22
Tim Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.28
Leicester City have made a substitution with Nils Diakite replacing Victor Carcedo .Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Don Mckinlay replacing Danny Moncur, Jermaine Wright-Phillips replacing Des Scales and Felice Paris replacing Terry Oakes .
63.58
John Kasper threads a neat ball through to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Helmer.
65.28
Jason Brand flicks a high ball forward to Jermaine Wright-Phillips who takes it down. Jermaine Wright-Phillips takes it forward alone. Jermaine Wright-Phillips knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Shearer. Alun Rowett barges into Craig Shearer. Craig Shearer appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
73.07
Tim Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Arnold Robben. Arnold Robben knocks in a cross ball towards Don Mckinlay. Don Mckinlay beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
78.36
John Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Nils Diakite collects the pass. Nils Diakite plays a quick one-two with Michael Defoe and rushes in on goal... Nils Diakite looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
79.58
John Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Eric Meidt controls it well on his chest. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Marino Gullit had no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
87.00
Emiliano Nicoletti passes the ball forward to Martin Beda. Martin Beda flicks a high pass forward to Michael Defoe who brings the ball under control. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt beats his man to it with a header. It's miles wide!
89.24
Danny Merson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Diakite. Nils Diakite shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.5%
47.5%
Play Area
27.5%
47.5%
25%

Scorers
Michael Defoe 80

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Michael Defoe of Leicester City

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

1.Marino Gullit (GK)
6
2.Jason Brand (DEF)
6
3.John Milligan (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Paul Helmer (DEF)
7
5.Terry Oakes (DEF)
5
6.Tim Wiltord (MID)
7
7.Aniello De Liguori (MID)
6
8.Des Scales (MID)
7
9.Arnold Robben (ATT)
6
10.Craig Shearer (ATT)
7
11.Danny Moncur (ATT)
7
 
12.Don Mckinlay (GK)
6
13.Jermaine Wright-Phillips (MID)
7
14.Felice Paris (DEF)
6