Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play Liverpool in this friendly game. A crowd of 12,878 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Liverpool appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Leicester City get the match underway!
3.17
0-0Steven Rowett flicks a high ball forward to Melchior Westerveld who takes it down. Melchior Westerveld shoots from 25 yards but somehow Diego Peralta manages to keep it out.
6.42
Marvin Copping threads a neat ball through to Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Bruno Varela.
7.16
0-0It's a corner kick. Branko Damman loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Dale Barry chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
9.27
Julian Kitson knocks the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but Diego Peralta is on top of it.
15.36
0-0Del Drake threads a neat ball through to Yksel Farnerud. Yksel Farnerud chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Copping. Marvin Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Alan Merson. Alan Merson outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
16.54
Daniel Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld sees Stephen McGrory just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some good footwork from Stephen McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Diego Peralta easily smothers it!
18.37
Yksel Farnerud knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Branko Damman. Branko Damman beats his man to it with a header. Bruno Varela didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
20.42
0-0Marvin Copping controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Varela who gathers it comfortably.
22.39
Damien Allman runs forward with the ball. Damien Allman flicks a high ball forward to Branko Damman who takes it down. Branko Damman shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.55
Daniel Marcelino takes it forward alone. Daniel Marcelino shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Diego Peralta!
28.41
Branko Damman makes a simple pass to Alan Merson. Alan Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.39
0-1Neil Hitchcock flicks the ball to his team mate, Branko Damman. Branko Damman plays a quick one-two with Alan Merson and rushes in on goal... Branko Damman strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.08
With vision, Del Drake plays the ball forward to Branko Damman. Branko Damman threads a neat ball through to Alan Merson. Alan Merson whips in a cross ball towards Adam Beckham. Adam Beckham flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.38
Norman Luzhny flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil threads a neat ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Allman.
42.05
Daniel Marcelino hits a low pass to Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Liverpool 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
Liverpool kick off the second half!
47.05
Alex Sommeil laces a through ball forward to Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
49.27
Yksel Farnerud makes an attacking run forward. Yksel Farnerud knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.24
1-2Branko Damman knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell puts a great ball through. Alan Merson runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.55
1-2Alex Sommeil barges into Branko Damman. The referee calls over Alex Sommeil and warns him to calm down! Branko Damman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.44
Yksel Farnerud makes a probing pass to Branko Damman. Branko Damman knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Campbell. Joe Campbell flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
65.33
Dale Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Marcelino. Daniel Marcelino shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
67.12
With great vision, Daniel Marcelino plays the ball forward to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Marcelino and advances towards the goal... Steven Rowett shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Diego Peralta gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
69.57
Branko Damman flicks a high pass forward. Joe Campbell collects the pass. Joe Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
77.19
1-2Leicester City have made 2 substitutions with Filipe Moreira replacing Alex Sommeil and Craig Hapgood replacing Fernando Quaresma .
78.26
Dale Barry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Kitson. Julian Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
85.30
Without breaking stride, Branko Damman plays the ball forward to Marvin Copping. Marvin Copping tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.17
Damien Allman chips the ball to his team mate, Branko Damman. Branko Damman threads the ball through to Yksel Farnerud. Yksel Farnerud controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Bruno Varela is on top of his game. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bruno Varela (GK)
7
2. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
3. Fernando Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Mohamed Belloso (DEF)
6
5. Dale Barry (MID)
6
6. Alex Sommeil (MID)
6
7. Daniel Marcelino (MID)
7
8. Julian Kitson (MID)
6
9. Melchior Westerveld (ATT)
7
10. Steven Rowett (ATT)
8
11. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
7
12. Filipe Moreira (ATT)
6
13. Craig Hapgood (DEF)
6
14. Johnny Hendriks (DEF)
0
1. Diego Peralta (GK)
9
2. Philip Lassiter (DEF)
6
3. Del Drake (DEF)
6
4. Neil Hitchcock (DEF)
6
5. Damien Allman (DEF)
6
6. Marvin Copping (MID)
6
7. Branko Damman (MID)
9
8. Yksel Farnerud (MID)
7
9. Adam Beckham (ATT)
7
10. Alan Merson (ATT)
7
11. Joe Campbell (ATT)
6
12. Seth Tolley (ATT)
0
13. Vicente Velasco (MID)
0
14. Danny Barrett (DEF)
0