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 Leicester City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.
0.00
0-0Leicester City start the match!
2.05
0-0Jose Javier Herrero laces a through ball forward to Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach brings the ball forward. Alexander Gerlach knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes a deft header. Solid save from William Wright. What a great pair of hands!
3.49
0-1Aleksi Hyypia runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Aleksi Hyypia knocks in a cross ball towards Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Hibiki Kaneko had no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
8.21
0-1Isaiah Griffin hacks Miguel Marques from behind! The referee calls over Isaiah Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Marques hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.02
0-1Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward. Carl Best collects the pass. Carl Best controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells passes the ball forward but Warren Dodd is offside!
15.06
Roberto Gerritsen barges into Matthew Howells. Roberto Gerritsen is shown the yellow card! Matthew Howells runs off the knock.
21.58
0-1Karim Zuidersma takes it forward alone. Karim Zuidersma shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.22
Karim Zuidersma plays the ball forward to Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus whips in a cross ball towards Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. William Wright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.18
Eoin Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Gerlach. Alexander Gerlach flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Gerritsen controls it well on his chest. Roberto Gerritsen lofts in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
30.14
2-1With intelligent imagination, Matthew Howells laces a weighted ball forward to Aleksi Hyypia. Aleksi Hyypia knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.48
Ivan Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen plays a one-two with Thomas Neuhaus and advances towards the goal... Roberto Gerritsen takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
36.39
Evan Videira flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tonino Piazza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tonino Piazza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hibiki Kaneko.
37.28
2-1It's a corner kick. Aleksi Hyypia kicks a low ball out wide. Miguel Marques is dispossessed by a tackle from Jose Javier Herrero.
40.51
Karim Zuidersma passes the ball forward to Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Evan Videira.
44.36
Alexander Gerlach changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alexander Gerlach shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
45.00
Roberto Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Gerlach who brings the ball under control. Alexander Gerlach knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City have changed their lineup with Ismael Sükür replacing Warren Dodd. The Leicester City players seem much more motivated whilst the Tottenham Hotspur players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
48.58
Tonino Piazza flicks a high ball forward to Ismael Sükür who takes it down. Ismael Sükür finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
54.22
Evan Videira sees Danny Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Hurst shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.44
Billy Britton hits a low pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells sees a break and surges forward. Matthew Howells whips in a cross ball towards Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.43
2-1Alexander Gerlach makes a simple pass to Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes connects with a diving header. The ball comes off Evan Videira and the loose ball is cleared up field.
61.52
Evan Videira chips the ball to his team mate, Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells collects the pass. Matthew Howells sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Hibiki Kaneko.
63.04
2-1Corner kick to Leicester City. Aleksi Hyypia plays it to the far post. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Britton provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.57
Aleksi Hyypia makes a simple pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Hibiki Kaneko. Excellent save.
71.09
Tonino Piazza flicks a high pass forward. Danny Hurst controls it well on his chest. Danny Hurst sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
73.55
Danny Hurst hits a low pass to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells plays a quick one-two with Danny Hurst and rushes in on goal... Matthew Howells takes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
75.48
Alexander Gerlach knocks the ball to his team mate, Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus knocks in a cross ball towards Joao Faria. Joao Faria connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but Evan Videira blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
78.41
Showing composure, Evan Videira laces a weighted ball forward to Aleksi Hyypia. Aleksi Hyypia chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Best. With great vision, Carl Best plays the ball forward to Aleksi Hyypia who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Aleksi Hyypia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Hibiki Kaneko. Excellent save.
84.48
Matthew Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür whips in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Hibiki Kaneko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
87.32
Alexander Gerlach catches Aleksi Hyypia on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Aleksi Hyypia stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.46
Billy Britton makes a simple pass to Emile Ball. Emile Ball makes a simple pass to Carl Best. Carl Best shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Ivan Sinclair threads the ball through to Isaiah Griffin. Isaiah Griffin makes a probing pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Neuhaus. Thomas Neuhaus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow William Wright manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
The game is drawn at 2-2 and so goes to penalties!
1-0Helder Lopes steps up. Helder Lopes slots the ball into the bottom left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Ismael Sükür takes a cautious run up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!
Joao Faria takes a stuttering run up. The ball slams so fast inside the right post that the keeper is left standing helpless. Goal!
Danny Hurst slowly runs up. Danny Hurst slots the ball into the bottom right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
Eoin Salako takes a long run up. The keeper dives to the left but Eoin Salako cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
Carl Best slowly runs up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Alexander Gerlach steps up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
Emile Ball takes a short run up. It's there!! Hibiki Kaneko has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
Jose Javier Herrero takes a short run up but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
Aleksi Hyypia takes a stuttering run up. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
Isaiah Griffin takes a short run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
Tonino Piazza takes a cautious run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
Hibiki Kaneko takes a cautious run up but it's wide!
Miguel Marques takes a stuttering run up. The keeper has read the penalty correctly. He gets his fingers to it, but the shot is too strong and edges inside the post. Goal!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Normal Play Goals
Penalty Shootout
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 Alexander Gerlach of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hibiki Kaneko (GK)
8
2. Eoin Salako (DEF)
6
3. Isaiah Griffin (DEF)
5
4. Ivan Sinclair (DEF)
6
5. Jose Javier Herrero (DEF)
6
6. Karim Zuidersma (MID)
7
7. Roberto Gerritsen (MID)
6
8. Alexander Gerlach (MID)
9
9. Thomas Neuhaus (MID)
7
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Joao Faria (ATT)
8
12. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
0
13. Joe Salmon (DEF)
0
14. Leandro Villegas (MID)
0
1. William Wright (GK)
7
2. Emile Ball (DEF)
6
3. Evan Videira (DEF)
8
4. Billy Britton (DEF)
7
5. Miguel Marques (DEF)
6
6. Aleksi Hyypia (MID)
8
7. Matthew Howells (MID)
7
8. Tonino Piazza (MID)
7
9. Danny Hurst (ATT)
6
10. Warren Dodd (ATT)
8
11. Carl Best (ATT)
8
12. Ismael Sükür (ATT)
6
13. Aaron van der Meer (ATT)
0
14. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
0