Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 17,610 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Monk.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
2.10
0-0Philipp Wallner makes a probing pass to Ole Gunnar Kvarme. Ole Gunnar Kvarme knocks the ball forward to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
8.54
0-1Max Doumbia surges forward with the ball. Max Doumbia whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.48
0-1With wonderful imagination, Christian Gyan laces a weighted ball forward to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emiliano Nicoletti.
14.23
Martin Beda threads a neat ball through to Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.19
0-1Christian Gyan knocks the ball to his team mate, Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. With a superhuman jump, Octavian Buscan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Seyni Fujen reads it well. Fabulous save!
16.14
Alun Rowett pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alun Rowett chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oliver Kauder.
20.03
Danny Merson passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto whips in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.12
Emiliano Nicoletti threads the ball through to Martin Beda. With vision, Martin Beda plays the ball forward to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Philipp Wallner.
33.55
Mick Davis flicks a high ball forward to Octavian Buscan who takes it down. Octavian Buscan shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
34.28
Philipp Wallner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Gunnar Kvarme. Ole Gunnar Kvarme passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus tries a spectacular long range effort but Seyni Fujen reads it well. Excellent keeping!
38.34
Ole Gunnar Kvarme flicks a high ball forward to Malte Reimers who takes it down. Malte Reimers shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Seyni Fujen!
42.41
1-1Oliver Kauder flicks the ball to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan makes a simple pass to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers whips the ball goalwards with his head. Alun Rowett steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.06
Ole Gunnar Kvarme chips the ball to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball towards Malte Reimers. Malte Reimers directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Emiliano Nicoletti!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Leicester City kick off the second half!
49.42
1-1Emiliano Nicoletti knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Merson. Danny Merson sees Eric Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Oliver Kauder barges into Michael Defoe. Penalty not given!!
51.04
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.57
Max Doumbia controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.42
Oliver Kauder knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan sees space and advances. Christian Gyan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.18
Max Doumbia flicks the ball to his team mate, Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! The crowd cheer. That makes three for him!
61.18
1-3Leicester City have made a substitution with Nils Diakite replacing Franco Capezzuto .Port Vale have made 3 substitutions with Adrian Beckham replacing Philipp Wallner, Peter Lawrence replacing Ole Gunnar Kvarme and Danny Elliott replacing Malte Reimers .
63.09
Martin Beda runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Beda whips in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Adrian Beckham's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
64.22
1-3Martin Beda takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Danny Merson muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.14
1-3Christian Gyan clumsily knocks into Danny Merson. The referee calls over Christian Gyan and shows him a yellow card! Danny Merson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.12
Max Doumbia sees Jorge Jesus in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jorge Jesus rushes past Edward Wiltord! Jorge Jesus looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Seyni Fujen easily smothers it!
72.10
Danny Merson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Danny Merson knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Oliver Kauder is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
73.51
Danny Merson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Emiliano Nicoletti shoots from just inside the box but it slams into the crowd!
77.19
1-3Martin Beda catches Mick Davis on the ankles. Martin Beda is warned by the referee! Mick Davis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.19
Oliver Kauder runs forward with the ball. Oliver Kauder flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Jesus who gracefully takes it down. Jorge Jesus finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.10
Max Doumbia knocks the ball forward to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
83.23
Max Doumbia threads a neat ball through to Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Jesus!
87.58
With some swift thinking, John Kasper plays the ball forward to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
3
11
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.5%
61.5%
Play Area
32.1%
43.6%
24.4%
Scorers
| Michael Defoe 20 | Octavian Buscan 9, 55, 59 Jorge Jesus 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Octavian Buscan of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Seyni Fujen (GK) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Richardur Hermannsson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Philipp Wallner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jonatan Schwarz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Kauder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ole Gunnar Kvarme (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Christian Gyan (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Max Doumbia (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mick Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Jesus (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Octavian Buscan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Malte Reimers (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adrian Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Peter Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Danny Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |