Match Report
| Stockport County | Stockport County |  |  | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Anthony Heskey | A. Heskey |  | 44 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Stan Johnson | S. Johnson | ||||||||
| Scott Dodd | S. Dodd | | 43 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Malcolm Croft | M. Croft | |||||||||
| Kevin Bolton | K. Bolton | | 38 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Stanley Ehiogu | S. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Lee Fox | L. Fox | | 34 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Graham Grondin | G. Grondin | |||||||||
| Danny Richards | D. Richards | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Carlton Ljungberg | C. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Paul Smith | P. Smith | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Emiliano Cesari | E. Cesari | |||||||||
| Greg Shilton | G. Shilton | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Tony Dichio | T. Dichio | |||||||||
| Des Neville | D. Neville | | 43 | A | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Mick Mendez | M. Mendez | |||||||||
| Craig Montague | C. Montague | | 36 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Clive Peters | C. Peters | |||||||||
| Mervin Bellamy | M. Bellamy | | 37 | A | | 10 | | | A | 49 | | Peter Hurst | P. Hurst | ||||||||
| Tony Tolley | T. Tolley | | 42 | D | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Niccolo May | N. May | |||||||||
| Oleg Pearson | O. Pearson | | 46 | M | | 12 | | M | 47 | | Adam Maddison | A. Maddison | |||||||||
| Simon Cooper | S. Cooper | | 45 | M | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Alan Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Gavin Terry | G. Terry | | 44 | M | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Ian Venus | I. Venus | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Edgeley Park where Stockport County play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 2,730 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stockport County are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Lampard.
0.00
0-0Leicester City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.08
0-0Tony Dichio knocks the ball forward to Niccolo May. Niccolo May shoots from outside the area. Anthony Heskey gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
4.33
0-0Emiliano Cesari threads a neat ball through to Clive Peters. Clive Peters shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.36
0-0Tony Dichio sees Niccolo May in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo May puts a great ball through but Clive Peters is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
10.51
Malcolm Croft pushes up the pitch. Malcolm Croft kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
12.55
Paul Smith knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.31
0-0Greg Shilton makes a simple pass to Des Neville. Des Neville knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley Ehiogu.
16.54
Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Craig Montague holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Montague knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Tolley. Tony Tolley outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Solid save from Stan Johnson.
20.40
0-0Greg Shilton hacks Tony Dichio from behind! The referee calls over Greg Shilton and shows him a yellow card! Tony Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.59
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
28.08
Paul Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Bellamy. Mervin Bellamy lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Montague. Craig Montague directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
36.35
Greg Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Bellamy collects the pass. Mervin Bellamy controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.40
Emiliano Cesari decides to run forward with the ball. Emiliano Cesari whips in a cross ball towards Clive Peters. Clive Peters makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
39.39
0-0Niccolo May hacks Lee Fox from behind! Niccolo May is warned by the referee! Lee Fox carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.46
0-0Mick Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo May. Niccolo May cuts inside the box! Niccolo May shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips but Kevin Bolton is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
44.02
0-1Tony Dichio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo May. Niccolo May makes a defence splitting pass to Clive Peters. Clive Peters muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Anthony Heskey with no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stockport County appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Stockport County kicking off!
54.14
Tony Dichio passes the ball forward to Niccolo May. Niccolo May edges inside the box! Niccolo May takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.47
Greg Shilton makes a simple pass to Des Neville. Des Neville shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
61.05
Mick Mendez takes it forward alone. Mick Mendez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anthony Heskey who gathers it comfortably.
63.19
Mick Mendez hacks Kevin Bolton from behind! Mick Mendez is shown the yellow card! Kevin Bolton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.39
Mick Mendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo May. Niccolo May knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.46
Malcolm Croft threads a neat ball through to Emiliano Cesari. Emiliano Cesari knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Peter Hurst provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.27
Lee Fox threads a neat ball through to Paul Smith. With a delightful solo run, Paul Smith stretches the opposition's defence. Paul Smith shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
75.09
Stanley Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo May controls it well on his chest. Niccolo May controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.05
Mick Mendez makes a probing pass to Clive Peters. Clive Peters rushes past Lee Fox! Clive Peters rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Clive Peters!
81.32
Tony Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Clive Peters collects the pass. Clive Peters tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.50
Kevin Bolton hacks Peter Hurst from behind! The referee calls over Kevin Bolton and shows him a yellow card! Peter Hurst hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.46
Leicester City are dictating the run of play here today.
85.03
Tony Dichio darts forward. Tony Dichio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Niccolo May but the linesman indicates offside!
89.17
Tony Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Peter Hurst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Hurst plays a one-two with Niccolo May and advances towards the goal... Peter Hurst looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
5
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.2%
68.8%
Play Area
40.3%
42.9%
16.9%
Scorers
| Clive Peters 44, 77 Niccolo May 54 Peter Hurst 66, 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo May of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Anthony Heskey (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Scott Dodd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Bolton (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Lee Fox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Danny Richards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Greg Shilton (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Des Neville (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Craig Montague (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mervin Bellamy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tony Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oleg Pearson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Cooper (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Terry (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stan Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Malcolm Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Stanley Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graham Grondin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlton Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emiliano Cesari (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tony Dichio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mick Mendez (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Clive Peters (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Peter Hurst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Niccolo May (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Adam Maddison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Venus (DEF) | 0 | |