Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Colchester UnitedColchester United
Steve LittleSteve Little Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Seyni FujenS. Fujen64
G
1
G
71Matthias HamannM. Hamann
Jacques ManeJ. Mane70
D
2
D
72Marcel BischoffM. Bischoff
Edward WiltordE. Wiltord66
D
3captain
D
69Darren MckayD. Mckay
Alun RowettA. Rowett65
D
4
D
72Cristiano JesusC. Jesus
Emiliano NicolettiE. Nicoletti69
D
captain5
M
65Liam WinterburnL. Winterburn
Danny MersonD. Merson64
M
6
M
68Abel AlmeidaA. Almeida
John KasperJ. Kasper62
M
7
M
69Massimiliano FranchiM. Franchi
Martin BedaM. Beda72
M
8
M
75Harry KirklandH. Kirkland
Michael DefoeM. Defoe73
A
9
A
66Michael BlatsisM. Blatsis
Eric MeidtE. Meidt70
A
10
A
72Craig DaviesC. Davies
Franco CapezzutoF. Capezzuto70
A
11
A
63David MorabitoD. Morabito
 
Jon LawrenceJ. Lawrence57
D
12
G
39David NewtonD. Newton
Alfred WoodgateA. Woodgate41
M
13
D
70Colin BaileyC. Bailey
Flavio CassanoF. Cassano62
D
14
M
68Michael GowerM. Gower

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Colchester United. A crowd of 16,389 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Colchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.


0.00
Leicester City start the match!
9.04
Harry Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Morabito. David Morabito lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.39
John Kasper hacks Massimiliano Franchi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Massimiliano Franchi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.28
Abel Almeida makes a probing pass to David Morabito. David Morabito sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Seyni Fujen!
16.19
Jacques Mane flicks a high pass forward to John Kasper who brings the ball neatly under control. John Kasper sees Eric Meidt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.01
Alun Rowett chips the ball to his team mate, John Kasper. With great vision, John Kasper plays the ball forward to Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe directs the ball goalwards with his head. Matthias Hamann gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
26.26
John Kasper threads a neat ball through to Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
27.00
Abel Almeida knocks the ball to his team mate, Craig Davies. Craig Davies knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.25
Edward Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to John Kasper who takes it down. Seeing a gap ahead, John Kasper plays the ball forward to Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe flicks the ball with his head. Matthias Hamann didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
32.17
Liam Winterburn runs straight at the opposition's defence. Liam Winterburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.29
Martin Beda threads a neat ball through to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe finds some space and shoots from distance. Matthias Hamann gets down and covers it.
40.07
John Kasper hits a low pass to Franco Capezzuto. Franco Capezzuto knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Matthias Hamann with no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
45.00
Darren Mckay makes a probing pass to Massimiliano Franchi. Massimiliano Franchi sees Michael Blatsis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Blatsis shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Colchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Colchester United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Colchester United start the second half!
47.53
Martin Beda knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matthias Hamann who gathers it comfortably.
59.24
Massimiliano Franchi flicks a high ball forward to David Morabito who takes it down. David Morabito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.37
Leicester City have made a substitution with Alfred Woodgate replacing Franco Capezzuto .
66.26
Abel Almeida kicks a strong pass forward to David Morabito. David Morabito shoots from 20 yards but somehow Seyni Fujen manages to keep it out.
69.50
Martin Beda flicks a high pass forward. Michael Defoe controls it well on his chest. Michael Defoe shoots from distance but it flies wide!
78.49
Martin Beda hits a low pass to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Woodgate. Alfred Woodgate flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
83.38
Abel Almeida threads the ball through to David Morabito. David Morabito knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Davies. Craig Davies directs the ball goalwards with his head. Seyni Fujen gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
84.51
Edward Wiltord darts forward. Edward Wiltord flicks a high ball forward to Michael Defoe who takes it down. Michael Defoe sees Eric Meidt just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Eric Meidt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.34
Abel Almeida makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Craig Davies. Craig Davies shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
Martin Beda threads a neat ball through to Alfred Woodgate. Alfred Woodgate whips in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Colchester United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
24.6%
52.3%
23.1%

Scorers
Eric Meidt 40
Michael Defoe 90

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

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

1.Matthias Hamann (GK)
8
2.Marcel Bischoff (DEF)
6
3.Darren Mckay (DEF)
6
4.Cristiano Jesus (DEF)
6
5.Liam Winterburn (MID)
6
6.Abel Almeida (MID)
7
7.Massimiliano Franchi (MID)
6
8.Harry Kirkland (MID)
6
9.Michael Blatsis (ATT)
6
10.Craig Davies (ATT)
6
11.David Morabito (ATT)
6
 
12.David Newton (GK)
0
13.Colin Bailey (DEF)
0
14.Michael Gower (MID)
0