Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 19,425 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Leeds United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.57
0-0Nikos Pappas chips the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer shoots from just inside the box. Christian Nyarko easily smothers it.
4.50
Luis A. Jorginho flicks the ball to his team mate, Rudy Tresor. Rudy Tresor chips the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jacob Anderton.
6.50
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.58
0-0Leevi Essbjorn passes the ball forward to Ferry Mans. Ferry Mans kicks a strong pass forward to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Korey Moose.
10.55
0-1Ferry Mans makes a simple pass to Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic goes all the way! Krunoslav Cvitanovic takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Christian Nyarko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
16.21
0-1Rudy Tresor surges forward with the ball. Rudy Tresor threads the ball through to Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.54
Ignacio Opdam flicks the ball to his team mate, Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jacob Anderton who gathers it comfortably.
27.24
Marcus Hamilton makes a simple pass to Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Christian Nyarko manages to keep it out.
28.24
Damien Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Ferry Mans. Ferry Mans makes a simple pass to Eddie Kahn. Eddie Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.28
Brahim Bendjedid controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eben Nyarko. Eben Nyarko knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Blake. Jermaine Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.48
Leicester City are easily keeping Leeds United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
40.44
Marcus Hamilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Shearer. Simon Shearer flicks the ball with his head. Christian Nyarko easily smothers it.
42.45
Yuriy Rebrov decides to run forward with the ball. Yuriy Rebrov knocks in a cross ball towards Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Jacob Anderton.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.27
0-1Nikos Pappas catches Yuriy Rebrov on the ankles. Nikos Pappas is shown the yellow card! Yuriy Rebrov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.07
Yuriy Rebrov kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis plays a perfect one-two with Jermaine Blake and rushes in on goal... Dmitri Kanchelskis shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Jacob Anderton easily smothers it!
60.34
Luis A. Jorginho controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ignacio Opdam. Ignacio Opdam makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Blake. Jermaine Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.21
0-1Nikos Pappas clumsily knocks into Eben Nyarko. Nikos Pappas is warned by the referee! Eben Nyarko stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.46
Korey Moose passes the ball forward to Yuriy Rebrov. Yuriy Rebrov makes a probing pass to Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jacob Anderton!
71.25
Eben Nyarko kicks a strong pass forward to Dmitri Kanchelskis. Dmitri Kanchelskis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Damien Richards.
83.00
Ferry Mans knocks the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Christian Nyarko!
84.11
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.47
Rudy Tresor decides to run forward with the ball. Rudy Tresor shoots from long range but it is miles over!
87.53
0-1Nikos Pappas flicks the ball to his team mate, Krunoslav Cvitanovic. Krunoslav Cvitanovic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Shearer but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Luis A. Jorginho hacks Simon Shearer from behind! Luis A. Jorginho is shown the yellow card! Simon Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
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