Match Report
| Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle |  |  | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adam Higginbotham | A. Higginbotham |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Emile Lofthouse | E. Lofthouse | |||||||||
| Graham Armstrong | G. Armstrong | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Paul Ince | P. Ince | |||||||||
| Luke Robson | L. Robson | | 48 | D | | 3 | | D | 54 | | Luke Newby | L. Newby | |||||||||
| Damien Lightfoot | D. Lightfoot | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Stanley Ripley | S. Ripley | |||||||||
| Peter Moncur | P. Moncur | | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 64 | | Andy Rankin | A. Rankin | |||||||||
| Neil Bowyer | N. Bowyer | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Richard Cooke | R. Cooke | |||||||||
| Brian Clarke | B. Clarke | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 43 | | Nicky Moncur | N. Moncur | |||||||||
| John Hunt | J. Hunt | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 | | John Mckay | J. Mckay | |||||||||
| Gareth Marr | G. Marr | | 52 | A | | 9 | | A | 67 | | Greg Shilton | G. Shilton | |||||||||
| Darren Walsh | D. Walsh | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Nigel Stockdale | N. Stockdale | |||||||||
| James Goldberg | J. Goldberg | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Jason Wetherall | J. Wetherall | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,580 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leicester City start the match!
2.52
0-0Luke Robson kicks a strong pass forward to John Hunt. John Hunt threads the ball through to Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
8.37
Stanley Ripley threads the ball through to Nicky Moncur. Nicky Moncur takes it forward alone. Nicky Moncur finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.26
0-0John Mckay makes a simple pass to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Adam Higginbotham!
14.07
0-0Damien Lightfoot clumsily knocks into Greg Shilton. Damien Lightfoot is shown the yellow card! Greg Shilton stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.18
Neil Bowyer hacks Nicky Moncur from behind! The referee calls over Neil Bowyer and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.42
Brian Clarke makes a simple pass to Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
20.23
Paul Ince chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Cooke. Richard Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.36
Andy Rankin decides to run forward with the ball. Andy Rankin shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.03
Luke Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Cooke. Richard Cooke knocks the ball forward to Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Stockdale. Nigel Stockdale connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Adam Higginbotham manages to keep it out.
34.09
0-0Neil Bowyer barges into John Mckay. Neil Bowyer is warned by the referee! John Mckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.00
0-1Nicky Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Stockdale. Nigel Stockdale is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.19
John Mckay makes a probing pass to Jason Wetherall. Jason Wetherall shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Adam Higginbotham manages to gather it comfortably.
40.50
Brian Clarke barges into Nicky Moncur. The referee calls over Brian Clarke and warns him to calm down! Nicky Moncur runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off the second half!
48.30
Brian Clarke chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.08
0-1Peter Moncur catches Nigel Stockdale on the ankles. Peter Moncur is shown the yellow card! Nigel Stockdale grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
53.15
Paul Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Moncur. Nicky Moncur passes the ball forward to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton plays a perfect one-two with Jason Wetherall and rushes in on goal... Greg Shilton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.24
0-1Damien Lightfoot makes a probing pass to Neil Bowyer. Neil Bowyer makes a simple pass to James Goldberg. James Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Ripley.
55.31
Damien Lightfoot knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Clarke. Brian Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr goes all the way! Gareth Marr takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.43
John Hunt advances with the ball. John Hunt plays a perfect one-two with Darren Walsh and rushes in on goal... John Hunt shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.48
Richard Cooke threads the ball through to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Moncur.
71.02
John Mckay brings the ball forward. John Mckay goes all the way! John Mckay takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.07
Brian Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Luke Newby. Brian Clarke is given another warning by the referee! Luke Newby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.04
75.49
Nicky Moncur passes the ball forward to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Higginbotham who gathers it comfortably.
81.49
0-1Leicester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
83.04
Brian Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.25
Andy Rankin knocks the ball forward to Greg Shilton. Greg Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Stockdale. Nigel Stockdale is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Adam Higginbotham manages to gather it comfortably.
85.03
Damien Lightfoot kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Clarke. Brian Clarke threads the ball through to James Goldberg. James Goldberg lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Walsh. Darren Walsh heads the ball goalwards. Emile Lofthouse easily smothers it.
87.39
Neil Bowyer passes the ball forward to Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.05
Graham Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Bowyer. Neil Bowyer makes a simple pass to Gareth Marr. Gareth Marr shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
8
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
6
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
26.7%
43.3%
30%
Scorers