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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 Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Leicester City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.36
Ivan Rodriguez makes a beautiful solo run. Ivan Rodriguez lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.12
Darren Laver threads the ball through to Tomasz Watier. Tomasz Watier shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.25
Ivan Rodriguez makes a simple pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.04
Frederico Diez brings the ball forward. Frederico Diez threads the ball through to Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca threads the ball through to Tomasz Watier but he's offside!
20.21
Stoke City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
22.20
Neil Beckham clumsily knocks into Frederico Diez. Neil Beckham is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Diez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.35
Daniele Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Daniele Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.04
Dennis Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Hunt. Trevor Hunt knocks the ball forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham directs the ball goalwards with his head. Simon Carrick easily smothers it.
33.50
Darren Laver sees space and advances. Darren Laver shoots from long range but it is miles over!
38.59
Des Hurst knocks the ball to his team mate, David Charles. David Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tomasz Watier but he's offside!
40.30
Dennis Haynes sees space and advances. Dennis Haynes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
42.26
Des Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca plays a perfect one-two with Tomasz Watier and rushes in on goal... Jorge Fonseca takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jorge Fonseca!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Stoke City kick off the second half!
48.06
Daniele Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.42
Damien Newby makes a simple pass to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham heads the ball goalwards. Simon Carrick easily smothers it.
51.03
Damien Newby knocks the ball forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.41
Damien Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
55.43
Dennis Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Newby. Damien Newby passes the ball forward to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Merson.
65.23
Trevor Hunt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
79.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
81.11
Trevor Hunt makes a beautiful solo run. Trevor Hunt lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
84.46
Tiago Calderon decides to run forward with the ball. Tiago Calderon flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Mike Merson passes the ball forward to John Flintlock. John Flintlock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Fonseca. Jorge Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Beckham of Stoke City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.2985074626866 vs 59.7014925373134
Play Area
Home team third: 31.34%, Midfield: 46.27%, Away team third: 22.39%