Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace | | | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Steve Little | Steve Little | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nicholas Youds | N. Youds | ![]() | 68 | G | ![]() | 1 | ![]() | G | 64 | ![]() | Seyni Fujen | S. Fujen | |||||||||
| Urvin Roy | U. Roy | ![]() | 74 | D | ![]() | 2 | ![]() | D | 70 | ![]() | Jacques Mane | J. Mane | |||||||||
| Manfa Casagrande | M. Casagrande | ![]() | 69 | D | ![]() | 3 | ![]() | D | 65 | ![]() | Alun Rowett | A. Rowett | |||||||||
| David Mccall | D. Mccall | ![]() | 65 | D | ![]() | 4 | ![]() | D | 69 | ![]() | Emiliano Nicoletti | E. Nicoletti | |||||||||
| Kevin Schell | K. Schell | ![]() | 62 | D | ![]() | 5 | ![]() | D | 66 | ![]() | Edward Wiltord | E. Wiltord | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Galli | N. Galli | ![]() | 72 | M | ![]() | 6 | ![]() | M | 72 | ![]() | Martin Beda | M. Beda | |||||||||
| Jamie Duberry | J. Duberry | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 7 | ![]() | M | 62 | ![]() | John Kasper | J. Kasper | |||||||||
| Clive Davies | C. Davies | ![]() | 57 | M | ![]() | 8 | ![]() | M | 64 | ![]() | Danny Merson | D. Merson | |||||||||
| Graeme Mason | G. Mason | ![]() | 42 | M | ![]() | 9 | ![]() | A | 73 | ![]() | Michael Defoe | M. Defoe | |||||||||
| Leon Rahn | L. Rahn | ![]() | 64 | A | ![]() | 10 | ![]() | A | 70 | ![]() | Eric Meidt | E. Meidt | |||||||||
| Matthieu Jaurès | M. Jaurès | ![]() | 59 | A | ![]() | 11 | ![]() | A | 70 | ![]() | Franco Capezzuto | F. Capezzuto | |||||||||
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| David Booth | D. Booth | ![]() | 63 | G | ![]() | 12 | ![]() | D | 59 | ![]() | Carl Powell | C. Powell | |||||||||
| Stefan Chianese | S. Chianese | ![]() | 58 | A | ![]() | 13 | ![]() | M | 60 | ![]() | Nils Diakite | N. Diakite | |||||||||
| Wayne Boyd | W. Boyd | ![]() | 58 | A | ![]() | 14 | ![]() | D | 62 | ![]() | Flavio Cassano | F. Cassano | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 17,406 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.
0.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the match underway!
2.58
Clive Davies hacks John Kasper from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Kasper runs off the knock.
3.03
Clive Davies chips the ball to his team mate, Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn skips past Emiliano Nicoletti! Some good footwork from Leon Rahn provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Seyni Fujen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.51
Kevin Schell threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Galli. Nwankwo Galli flicks a high pass forward. Leon Rahn collects the pass. Leon Rahn whips in a cross ball towards Matthieu Jaurès. Matthieu Jaurès jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
9.06
Kevin Schell decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Schell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthieu Jaurès. Matthieu Jaurès shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.39
Matthieu Jaurès comes in with a late challenge on Alun Rowett. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Rowett runs off the knock.
14.59
Jamie Duberry makes a probing pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seyni Fujen who gathers it comfortably.
15.58
18.24
Clive Davies sees space and advances. Clive Davies knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacques Mane.
24.12
Nwankwo Galli comes in with a late challenge on Danny Merson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Merson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.02
Leon Rahn catches Emiliano Nicoletti on the ankles. The referee calls over Leon Rahn and warns him to calm down! Emiliano Nicoletti runs off the knock.
33.52
Urvin Roy comes in with a late challenge on Eric Meidt. The referee calls over Urvin Roy and warns him to calm down! Eric Meidt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
36.12
Manfa Casagrande clumsily knocks into Michael Defoe. Manfa Casagrande is given a warning by the referee! Michael Defoe runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leicester City start the second half!
47.42
Michael Defoe clumsily knocks into Manfa Casagrande. Michael Defoe is shown the yellow card! Manfa Casagrande stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.01
Jacques Mane hits it upfield. Eric Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Urvin Roy.
51.40
Danny Merson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
53.09
Danny Merson makes a simple pass to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt rushes past David Mccall! Eric Meidt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but is denied by Nicholas Youds. Excellent save.
55.43
Jamie Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seyni Fujen who gathers it comfortably.
57.41
Martin Beda makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball towards Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Nicholas Youds is on top of it.
60.31
Leicester City have made a substitution with Nils Diakite replacing Franco Capezzuto .
61.35
Kevin Schell makes a probing pass to Graeme Mason. Graeme Mason knocks the ball forward to Matthieu Jaurès. Matthieu Jaurès finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.41
Martin Beda hacks Graeme Mason from behind! Martin Beda is warned by the referee! Graeme Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.43
Kevin Schell hits a low pass to Jamie Duberry. Jamie Duberry makes a beautiful solo run. Jamie Duberry skips past Edward Wiltord! Some good footwork from Jamie Duberry provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Seyni Fujen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.10
Danny Merson flicks a high pass forward. Michael Defoe controls it well on his chest. Michael Defoe runs straight at the defence! Michael Defoe shoots from just inside the box. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nicholas Youds with no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
77.07
Emiliano Nicoletti flicks a high ball forward to Danny Merson who takes it down. Danny Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Urvin Roy.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
6
2
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
27.4%
43.8%
28.8%
Scorers
| Leon Rahn 3, 16 Jamie Duberry 65 | Michael Defoe 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Leon Rahn of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicholas Youds (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Urvin Roy (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Manfa Casagrande (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Mccall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Schell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Galli (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 7. | Jamie Duberry (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Clive Davies (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 9. | Graeme Mason (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leon Rahn (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Matthieu Jaurès (ATT) | ![]() | 5 |
| 12. | David Booth (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Stefan Chianese (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wayne Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Seyni Fujen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacques Mane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alun Rowett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edward Wiltord (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Beda (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | John Kasper (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Danny Merson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Michael Defoe (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 10. | Eric Meidt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Franco Capezzuto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Carl Powell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nils Diakite (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Flavio Cassano (DEF) | 0 | |










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