Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Proact Stadium where Chesterfield play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Chesterfield and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Leicester City kick off and get the match underway!
3.48
Greg Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Coppinger. Carlton Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.24
Greg Makin threads the ball through to Nigel Grantt. Nigel Grantt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Yoffou.
10.20
Patrick Newton chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Greaves. Danny Greaves knocks the ball forward to Nigel Grantt. Nigel Grantt tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
12.46
Luke Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima whips in a cross ball towards Sven Neuhaus. Sven Neuhaus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Sven Neuhaus!
15.39
Ronnie Stam threads the ball through to Luke Ball. Luke Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.20
Greg Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Grantt. Nigel Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Coppinger. Carlton Coppinger connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
21.04
Alfredo Saad knocks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Neuhaus. Sven Neuhaus flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
22.43
Luke Ball passes the ball forward to Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Julian Cooper.
24.13
Greg Makin clumsily knocks into Luke Ball. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luke Ball hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.53
Greg Makin threads the ball through to Carlton Coppinger. Carlton Coppinger shoots from outside the area. Adriano Pagliuca is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
34.47
Matthieu Panov knocks the ball forward to Nigel Grantt. Nigel Grantt shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Adriano Pagliuca.
40.47
Danny Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlton Coppinger. Carlton Coppinger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adriano Pagliuca who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alfredo Saad controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Neuhaus. Sven Neuhaus connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Chesterfield get the second half underway!
47.56
Patrick Newton barges into Sven Neuhaus. The referee calls over Patrick Newton and warns him to calm down! Sven Neuhaus carries on, but is struggling a bit.
55.19
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.57
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
60.10
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
66.55
Ronnie Stam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luke Ball. Luke Ball makes a simple pass to Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Julian Cooper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.57
Alun Konchesky chips the ball to his team mate, Sven Neuhaus. Sven Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Heskey.
81.24
Mick Heskey chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Greaves. Danny Greaves brings the ball forward. Danny Greaves knocks the ball forward to Carlton Coppinger but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.11
Billy Elliott makes a simple pass to Alun Konchesky. Alun Konchesky sees a break and surges forward. Alun Konchesky knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona directs the ball goalwards with his head but Julian Cooper is on top of it.
87.19
Luke Ball threads the ball through to Guilherme Cardona. Guilherme Cardona lofts in a cross ball towards Aki Nakajima. Aki Nakajima flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Danny Campbell barges into Aki Nakajima. The referee calls over Danny Campbell and shows him a yellow card! Aki Nakajima gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Aki Nakajima of Leicester City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.7761194029851 vs 55.2238805970149
Play Area
Home team third: 31.34%, Midfield: 43.28%, Away team third: 25.37%