Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     BarnsleyBarnsley
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stan JohnsonS. Johnson55
G
1
G
52Steven MorrisS. Morris
Malcolm CroftM. Croft57
D
2
D
56Simon MarsdenS. Marsden
Stanley EhioguS. Ehiogu56
D
3
D
51Kevin PallisterK. Pallister
Graham GrondinG. Grondin50
D
4captain
D
46Peter LjungbergP. Ljungberg
Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg49
D
5
M
50George LightfootG. Lightfoot
Emiliano CesariE. Cesari59
M
6
M
48Jonathan WhelanJ. Whelan
Tony DichioT. Dichio55
M
7
M
48Aniello MarascoA. Marasco
Mick MendezM. Mendez51
M
8
M
43Chris DaviesC. Davies
Clive PetersC. Peters55
A
9
A
57Darius DaviesD. Davies
Peter HurstP. Hurst49
A
captain10
A
49Frank ThirlwellF. Thirlwell
Niccolo MayN. May41
A
11
A
44Michael CooperM. Cooper
 
Adam MaddisonA. Maddison47
M
12
D
45Matt SinclairM. Sinclair
Alan SmithA. Smith46
D
13
G
44Ross MccannR. Mccann
Ian VenusI. Venus40
D
14
M
42Stan WainwrightS. Wainwright

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Jeffers.


0.00
The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
2.01
Stanley Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio flicks a high ball forward to Clive Peters who takes it down. Clive Peters plays a quick one-two with Peter Hurst and rushes in on goal... Clive Peters rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.42
Peter Ljungberg passes the ball forward to Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan advances with the ball. Jonathan Whelan deftly passes the ball to Darius Davies, releasing him through on goal. Darius Davies muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Stan Johnson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
9.31
Mick Mendez knocks the ball forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters threads a neat, attacking ball through to Niccolo May. Niccolo May takes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
14.12
Simon Marsden threads a neat ball through to Chris Davies. Chris Davies sees Frank Thirlwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Thirlwell shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.28
Graham Grondin surges forward with the ball. Graham Grondin advances with the ball. Graham Grondin passes the ball forward to Niccolo May. Niccolo May shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.53
Tony Dichio flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo May who brings the ball under control. Niccolo May lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
18.59
With vision, Aniello Marasco plays the ball forward to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Stan Johnson!
20.21
Emiliano Cesari flicks a high pass forward. Peter Hurst collects the pass. Peter Hurst shoots from long range but Steven Morris reads it well. Quality keeping!
21.30
Graham Grondin sees Tony Dichio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo May. Niccolo May kicks a strong pass forward to Clive Peters but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.50
Tony Dichio flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo May who takes it down. Niccolo May deftly passes the ball to Peter Hurst, releasing him through on goal. Peter Hurst looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.45
Aniello Marasco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper skips past Carlton Ljungberg! Michael Cooper makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.34
Stanley Ehiogu makes a strong solo run forward. With a delightful solo run, Stanley Ehiogu stretches the opposition's defence. Stanley Ehiogu puts a great ball through. Clive Peters runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
32.09
Jonathan Whelan kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Stanley Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emiliano Cesari. Emiliano Cesari flicks a high ball forward to Peter Hurst who takes it down. Peter Hurst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley start the second half!
48.09
Graham Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Cesari. With vision, Emiliano Cesari plays the ball forward to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst passes the ball forward but Niccolo May is offside!
54.15
Graham Grondin threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Cesari. Emiliano Cesari passes the ball forward to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Clive Peters. Clive Peters outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steven Morris with no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
63.07
Malcolm Croft flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Mendez. Mick Mendez sees Peter Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo May but he's offside!
65.22
Peter Ljungberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Whelan. Jonathan Whelan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Cooper. Michael Cooper controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Stan Johnson.
67.23
Simon Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, George Lightfoot. Showing composure, George Lightfoot laces a through ball forward to Frank Thirlwell. Frank Thirlwell finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Stan Johnson manages to gather it comfortably.
72.15
Emiliano Cesari passes the ball forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
75.01
George Lightfoot sees Darius Davies in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Darius Davies shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
77.51
With imagination, Emiliano Cesari picks a pass forward to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
79.19
Emiliano Cesari hacks Aniello Marasco from behind! Emiliano Cesari is warned by the referee! Aniello Marasco hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.18
Simon Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Whelan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jonathan Whelan sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Whelan shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.06
Aniello Marasco takes it forward alone. Aniello Marasco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Barnsley
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.5%
43.5%
Play Area
26.1%
42.4%
31.5%

Scorers
Clive Peters 2, 54
Peter Hurst 22

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Clive Peters of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Stan Johnson (GK)
7
2.Malcolm Croft (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Ehiogu (DEF)
7
4.Graham Grondin (DEF)
7
5.Carlton Ljungberg (DEF)
6
6.Emiliano Cesari (MID)
7
7.Tony Dichio (MID)
6
8.Mick Mendez (MID)
6
9.Clive Peters (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Peter Hurst (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Niccolo May (ATT)
7
 
12.Adam Maddison (MID)
0
13.Alan Smith (DEF)
0
14.Ian Venus (DEF)
0

1.Steven Morris (GK)
6
2.Simon Marsden (DEF)
7
3.Kevin Pallister (DEF)
6
4.Peter Ljungberg (DEF)
6
5.George Lightfoot (MID)
6
6.Jonathan Whelan (MID)
7
7.Aniello Marasco (MID)
6
8.Chris Davies (MID)
6
9.Darius Davies (ATT)
6
10.Frank Thirlwell (ATT)
6
11.Michael Cooper (ATT)
6
 
12.Matt Sinclair (DEF)
0
13.Ross Mccann (GK)
0
14.Stan Wainwright (MID)
0