Match Report
| Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town |  |  | Leicester City | Leicester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adam Mason | A. Mason |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 55 | | Stan Johnson | S. Johnson | |||||||||
| Gary Ince | G. Ince | | 52 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Malcolm Croft | M. Croft | ||||||||
| James Youds | J. Youds | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Stanley Ehiogu | S. Ehiogu | |||||||||
| Eoin Minto | E. Minto | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 50 | | Graham Grondin | G. Grondin | |||||||||
| Martin Parker | M. Parker | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 49 | | Carlton Ljungberg | C. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Brian Power | B. Power | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Emiliano Cesari | E. Cesari | |||||||||
| Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Tony Dichio | T. Dichio | |||||||||
| Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Mick Mendez | M. Mendez | |||||||||
| Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | | 42 | M | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Clive Peters | C. Peters | |||||||||
| Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | | 48 | A | | 10 | | | A | 49 | | Peter Hurst | P. Hurst | ||||||||
| Mike Priestley | M. Priestley | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Niccolo May | N. May | |||||||||
| Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | | 49 | G | | 12 | | M | 47 | | Adam Maddison | A. Maddison | |||||||||
| Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | | 47 | A | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Alan Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Ramon Knopper | R. Knopper |  | 43 | D | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Ian Venus | I. Venus | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Matthew Whelan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leicester City get the match underway!
2.56
0-0Graham Grondin kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Mendez. Mick Mendez knocks the ball forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.58
0-0Showing composure, Emiliano Cesari laces a through ball forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters knocks the ball forward to Niccolo May but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.34
0-0Del Konchesky makes a simple pass to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Brian Shilton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
15.26
Emiliano Cesari sees Clive Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Peters advances inside the box! Clive Peters cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.49
Tony Dichio passes the ball forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters makes a probing pass to Niccolo May but he's offside!
18.08
0-0Colin Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
21.16
Malcolm Croft surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Croft flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo May who takes it down. Niccolo May shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.18
0-0Malcolm Croft comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Minto. Malcolm Croft is shown the yellow card! Eoin Minto stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.05
Colin Heskey knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Stan Johnson gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
30.37
Eoin Minto passes the ball forward to Brian Power. Brian Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley cuts inside the box! Mike Priestley shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Stan Johnson. Excellent save.
32.21
Eoin Minto threads a neat ball through to Brian Power. Brian Power sees Brian Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Shilton runs straight at the defence! Brian Shilton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
33.16
James Youds deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Power. Brian Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
34.39
0-1Tony Dichio hits a low pass to Clive Peters. Clive Peters shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Colin Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Brian Shilton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Shilton finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Cheltenham Town start the second half!
48.30
Colin Heskey makes a probing pass to Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
49.05
Emiliano Cesari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo May. Niccolo May knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
59.48
Graham Grondin catches Mike Priestley on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mike Priestley stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.55
Graham Grondin knocks the ball forward to Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio threads a neat ball through to Niccolo May. Niccolo May knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Parker.
71.53
Colin Heskey flicks a high pass forward. Brian Shilton controls it well on his chest. Brian Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Mike Priestley. Mike Priestley flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stan Johnson with no chance!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
83.34
Emiliano Cesari flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.26
Colin Heskey sees Brian Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Shilton shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
23.7%
46.1%
30.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mike Priestley of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Youds (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eoin Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Parker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Heskey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Del Konchesky (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Shilton (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Mike Priestley (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Kieron Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Guppy (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ramon Knopper (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Stan Johnson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Malcolm Croft (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Stanley Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graham Grondin (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Carlton Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emiliano Cesari (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tony Dichio (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mick Mendez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Clive Peters (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Peter Hurst (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Niccolo May (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Adam Maddison (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Smith (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Venus (DEF) | 0 | |