Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Coventry City in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
0-0Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.23
0-0Matthew Howells flicks a high pass forward. Carl Best collects the pass. Carl Best knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.30
0-0Evan Videira catches Darius Potts on the ankles. The referee calls over Evan Videira and warns him to calm down! Darius Potts runs off the knock.
6.09
0-0Helder Moreira flicks a high pass forward to Joe Philips who brings the ball under control. Joe Philips threads the ball through into the box. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by William Wright.
7.40
0-0It's a corner kick. Francisco Castro loops the ball in to towards the near post. Matthew Howells reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
8.07
Terry Barmby takes it forward alone. Terry Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Billy Britton.
10.53
0-0Carl Best comes in with a late challenge on Terry Barmby. The referee calls over Carl Best and shows him a yellow card! Terry Barmby runs off the knock.
12.19
Gianfranco Delpiano passes the ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason runs straight at the defence! Jón Kristinn Finnbogason side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
18.33
Matthew Howells flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonino Piazza makes a simple pass, allowing Matthew Howells to run into the box. Matthew Howells takes a shot at goal but somehow Jesper Myssing manages to keep it out.
20.23
0-0Emile Ball makes a simple pass to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza kicks a strong pass forward to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
28.17
Billy Britton makes a simple pass to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
30.15
Gianfranco Delpiano knocks the ball forward to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
32.25
Joe Philips comes in with a late challenge on Aaron van der Meer. Joe Philips is warned by the referee! Aaron van der Meer stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.38
Tonino Piazza plays the ball forward to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
42.21
Francisco Castro makes a probing pass to Joe Philips. Joe Philips shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
47.06
Gianfranco Delpiano makes a beautiful solo run. Gianfranco Delpiano runs straight at the defence! Gianfranco Delpiano tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by William Wright!
51.54
0-0Coventry City are dictating the run of play here today.
55.52
Leonardo Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Helder Moreira. Helder Moreira shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
59.04
Mario Jardim flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Castro controls it well on his chest. Francisco Castro flicks a high pass forward. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
60.49
0-0Leicester City have made a substitution with Warren Dodd replacing Aaron van der Meer .Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Marino Graaven replacing Nils Ziegenhagen and Gilles Young replacing Leonardo Crespo .
67.25
Gilles Young makes an attacking run forward. Gilles Young finds some space and shoots from distance but William Wright is on top of it.
69.46
Carl Best flicks a high pass forward to Tonino Piazza who brings the ball under control. Tonino Piazza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Young.
73.57
Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Howells who brings the ball under control. Matthew Howells flicks a high pass forward to Tonino Piazza who brings the ball under control. Tonino Piazza advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Tonino Piazza provides some space. He shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.08
Evan Videira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Danny Hurst controls it well on his chest. Danny Hurst shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
81.48
Martin Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells sees Tonino Piazza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonino Piazza shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.10
0-1Mario Jardim flicks the ball to his team mate, Darius Potts. Seeing a gap ahead, Darius Potts laces a weighted ball forward to Jón Kristinn Finnbogason. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason advances inside the box! Jón Kristinn Finnbogason shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper, William Wright, sees it late!! Goal for Coventry City!
89.34
Matthew Howells flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza controls it well on his chest. Tonino Piazza whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Jesper Myssing. Excellent save.
90.00
Martin Impey makes a probing pass to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Howells who brings the ball under control. Matthew Howells shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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 Jón Kristinn Finnbogason of Coventry City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. William Wright (GK)
7
2. Emile Ball (DEF)
6
3. Evan Videira (DEF)
6
4. Billy Britton (DEF)
6
5. Martin Impey (DEF)
6
6. Tonino Piazza (MID)
8
7. Matthew Howells (MID)
7
8. Danny Hurst (ATT)
6
9. Ismael Sükür (ATT)
6
10. Aaron van der Meer (ATT)
6
11. Carl Best (ATT)
6
12. Miguel Marques (DEF)
0
13. Warren Dodd (ATT)
6
14. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
0
1. Jesper Myssing (GK)
7
2. Nils Ziegenhagen (DEF)
6
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
7
4. Darius Potts (DEF)
8
5. Mario Jardim (DEF)
6
6. Leonardo Crespo (MID)
6
7. Gianfranco Delpiano (MID)
8
8. Francisco Castro (MID)
7
9. Joe Philips (ATT)
6
10. Jón Kristinn Finnbogason (ATT)
9
11. Helder Moreira (ATT)
6
12. Marino Graaven (DEF)
6
13. Gilles Young (MID)
6
14. Francisco Jesus (ATT)
0