Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 18,146 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
2.19
0-0Alun Cooper threads the ball through to Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden chips the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.32
0-0Simón Figueroa knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos plays a one-two with Gilles Tolley and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Carlos Dario Ramos provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.16
0-1Gary Rae hits a low pass to Alejandro Fernandez. Alejandro Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alejandro Fernandez makes a simple pass, allowing Malcolm Westwood to run into the box. Malcolm Westwood shoots from just inside the box. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
16.51
0-1Seeing a gap ahead, Garry Dalglish plays the ball forward to Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden threads the ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa puts a great ball through. Dave Wijngaarden runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
18.58
0-1Garry Dalglish flicks a high pass forward. Simón Figueroa holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simón Figueroa shoots from 25 yards but somehow Pedro Carmona manages to keep it out.
20.13
0-1Garry Dalglish barges into Tommy Kanu. The referee calls over Garry Dalglish and warns him to calm down! Tommy Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.06
0-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.08
Alun Cooper makes a probing pass to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu whips in a cross ball towards Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
30.08
Alun Cooper makes a beautiful solo run. Alun Cooper knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Kaiser. Martin Kaiser makes a deft header but it is shockingly off target!
34.15
0-1David Ehiogu hacks Gary Rae from behind! The referee calls over David Ehiogu and shows him a yellow card! Gary Rae hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.48
Alun Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden sees a break and surges forward. Dave Wijngaarden threads a neat ball through to Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Pedro Carmona!
38.02
Stephane Sitruk flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Kanu. Tommy Kanu shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
40.36
With vision, Gary Rae plays the ball forward to Malcolm Westwood. Malcolm Westwood runs straight at the opposition's defence. Malcolm Westwood shoots from long range but Matías Franco is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
48.57
Carlos Dario Ramos catches Gary Rae on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Rae stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.54
Dave Wijngaarden makes a beautiful solo run. Dave Wijngaarden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.12
Gilles Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Martin Kaiser holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Kaiser flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Benali.
57.12
Dave Wijngaarden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pedro Carmona gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
60.09
0-1Tottenham Hotspur have made 3 substitutions with Peter Wright replacing Modeste Song, Miguel Roman replacing Martin Kaiser and Stefan Völler replacing Simón Figueroa .Leicester City have made 3 substitutions with Helder Santos replacing Miguel Ramos, Ralph Potts replacing Stephane Sitruk and Silvio Antunes replacing Gabriele Evangelisti .
63.49
Stefan Völler advances with the ball. Stefan Völler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.42
Peter Wright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Völler but the linesman indicates offside!
67.45
Alun Cooper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cesar Moutinho. Cesar Moutinho flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Tolley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler makes a looping header on goal. Pedro Carmona gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
72.36
Dennis Huiberts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dennis Huiberts shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
75.24
Dave Wijngaarden knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Wright. Peter Wright changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Peter Wright whips in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pedro Carmona punches it away to safety.
77.28
Malcolm Westwood sees Oscar Gento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oscar Gento shoots from outside the area. Matías Franco easily gets down and covers it.
78.33
Dennis Huiberts makes a simple pass to Tommy Kanu. Tommy Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Fernandez. Alejandro Fernandez directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.54
Miguel Roman passes the ball forward to Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Völler. Stefan Völler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
83.49
With vision, Ralph Potts plays the ball forward to Tommy Kanu. Tommy Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Gento. Oscar Gento is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Matías Franco gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
Dave Wijngaarden brings the ball forward. Dave Wijngaarden lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ramos. Carlos Dario Ramos connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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 Dave Wijngaarden of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matías Franco (GK)
7
2. Garry Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Cesar Moutinho (DEF)
6
4. Alun Cooper (DEF)
7
5. Modeste Song (MID)
6
6. Gilles Tolley (MID)
6
7. Dave Wijngaarden (MID)
9
8. Martin Kaiser (MID)
6
9. David Ehiogu (ATT)
5
10. Carlos Dario Ramos (ATT)
6
11. Simón Figueroa (ATT)
6
12. Peter Wright (MID)
6
13. Miguel Roman (MID)
6
14. Stefan Völler (ATT)
8
1. Pedro Carmona (GK)
8
2. Miguel Ramos (DEF)
6
3. Gary Rae (DEF)
6
4. Wes Benali (DEF)
6
5. Malcolm Westwood (MID)
8
6. Dennis Huiberts (MID)
6
7. Stephane Sitruk (MID)
6
8. Gabriele Evangelisti (MID)
6
9. Tommy Kanu (ATT)
6
10. Alejandro Fernandez (MID)
7
11. Oscar Gento (ATT)
6
12. Helder Santos (DEF)
6
13. Ralph Potts (MID)
6
14. Silvio Antunes (MID)
6