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 Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Leicester City and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Leicester City and Manchester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
3.52
0-0Alfredo Saad brings the ball forward. Alfredo Saad goes all the way! Alfredo Saad shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.18
0-0Steve Yoffou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Ball. Luke Ball makes a probing pass to Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jonas Scholz.
10.57
0-0Luke Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona whips in a cross ball towards Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Alexander Etherington.
14.10
Ronnie Stam makes a probing pass to Alun Konchesky. Alun Konchesky makes a probing pass to Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.36
Alun Konchesky passes the ball forward to Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alexander Etherington manages to gather it comfortably.
22.04
Billy Elliott sees a break and surges forward. Billy Elliott threads the ball through to Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.22
Hauke Winkler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Ball. Luke Ball knocks the ball forward to Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez shoots from outside the area but somehow Alexander Etherington manages to keep it out.
32.16
1-0Luke Ball makes a simple pass to Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
39.01
Ronnie Stam flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Saad. Alfredo Saad knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ashley Myers.
40.24
Billy Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Saad. Alfredo Saad flicks the ball to his team mate, Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez knocks in a cross ball towards Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.57
2-0Leicester City are easily keeping Manchester City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the second half underway!
47.25
Steve Yoffou passes the ball forward to Luke Ball. Luke Ball makes a simple pass to Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.53
Adrian Smith sees space and advances. Adrian Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Vladimir Boksic. Vladimir Boksic whips in a cross ball towards Carl Hamilton. Carl Hamilton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Adriano Pagliuca is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.42
Danny Milligan sees a break and surges forward. Danny Milligan shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Adriano Pagliuca had no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
59.06
Ronnie Stam flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Ball. Luke Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.05
Tony Henry threads the ball through to Carl Hamilton. Carl Hamilton shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.41
Luke Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
79.40
2-2Daniele Makin barges into Aki Nakajima. Daniele Makin is shown the yellow card! Aki Nakajima runs off the knock.
87.55
Alun Konchesky decides to run forward with the ball. Alun Konchesky lofts in a cross ball towards Freddy Gomez. Freddy Gomez is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Freddy Gomez scores for Leicester City!!
90.00
Pasquale Panarelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Hamilton. Carl Hamilton shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Aki Nakajima 32, 40 Freddy Gomez 88 | Carl Hamilton 50 Danny Milligan 55 |