Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 4,773 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Leicester City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Makin.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Shaun Tiler knocks the ball forward to Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Ruben Moutinho comfortably smothers it!
4.51
0-0Raul Castelli threads a neat ball through to Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
8.11
0-1Eddie Williamson makes a simple pass to Robert Green. Robert Green whips in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Patrick Dean with no chance!! Goal for Brighton and Hove Albion!
14.07
Eddie Williamson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Green. Robert Green knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just wide!
15.15
0-1Gary Eadie catches Darius Chadwick on the ankles. The referee warns Gary Eadie to calm down! Darius Chadwick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.47
Lee Charlton brings the ball forward. Lee Charlton shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
24.50
0-1Daniel Draper flicks a high pass forward to Robin Ebbinge who brings the ball neatly under control. Robin Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.21
Raul Castelli flicks a high ball forward to Robin Ebbinge who takes it down. Robin Ebbinge shoots from long range. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.08
Brian Swift flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick skips past Gary Eadie! Darius Chadwick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Patrick Dean has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.28
Daniel Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Leicester City kick off!
48.00
1-2Gary Eadie passes the ball forward to Daniel Draper. Daniel Draper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robin Ebbinge. Robin Ebbinge makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Scholes but he's offside!
49.30
Daniel Draper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
53.56
Shaun Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Scholes collects the pass. Gilles Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.41
Ugo Howey knocks the ball to his team mate, Darius Chadwick. Darius Chadwick shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
59.53
Shaun Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
60.14
2-2Lee Charlton hacks Paul Swift from behind! The referee calls over Lee Charlton and shows him a yellow card! Paul Swift hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.12
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
66.38
Shaun Tiler makes a beautiful solo run. Shaun Tiler lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.36
Graham Godber kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Swift. Paul Swift flicks a high ball forward to Gonzalo Durand who takes it down. Gonzalo Durand runs straight at the defence! Gonzalo Durand side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.23
Graham Godber passes the ball forward to Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson threads a neat ball through to Robert Green. Robert Green knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Durand. Gonzalo Durand flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
71.16
Under pressure, Graham Godber clears the ball far upfield. Gonzalo Durand whips in a cross ball towards Robert Green. Robert Green gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's miles wide!
72.01
Gary Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Draper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Draper threads a neat ball through to Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.09
Raul Castelli controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.17
Ugo Howey comes in with a late challenge on Raul Castelli. Ugo Howey is shown the yellow card! Raul Castelli runs off the knock.
83.50
Graham Godber controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Williamson. Eddie Williamson flicks a high ball forward to Robert Green who takes it down. Robert Green plays a one-two with Darius Chadwick and rushes in on goal... Robert Green shoots from just inside the box but Patrick Dean is on top of it.
84.55
Daniel Draper makes a simple pass to Jose Marquez. Jose Marquez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ruben Moutinho who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Raul Castelli hits a low pass to Robin Ebbinge. Robin Ebbinge knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Scholes. Gilles Scholes beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Gonzalo Durand of Brighton and Hove Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Patrick Dean (GK)
6
2. Gary Eadie (DEF)
6
3. Tijani Zimmerman (DEF)
6
4. William Modesto (DEF)
6
5. Lee Charlton (MID)
5
6. Shaun Tiler (MID)
7
7. Daniel Draper (MID)
7
8. Raul Castelli (MID)
7
9. Jose Marquez (ATT)
8
10. Robin Ebbinge (ATT)
8
11. Gilles Scholes (ATT)
7
12. Niccolo Blake (GK)
0
13. Joe Neville (MID)
0
14. Gavin Edghill (MID)
0
1. Ruben Moutinho (GK)
6
2. Les Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3. Benoit Pellicori (DEF)
6
4. Graham Godber (DEF)
6
5. Brian Swift (MID)
6
6. Ugo Howey (MID)
5
7. Eddie Williamson (MID)
7
8. Paul Swift (MID)
6
9. Gonzalo Durand (ATT)
8
10. Robert Green (ATT)
7
11. Darius Chadwick (ATT)
8
12. Jonathan Wiart (GK)
0
13. Jacques Rodrigues (DEF)
0
14. Alun Blake (DEF)
0