Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to AFC Wimbledon. A crowd of 12,060 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leicester City and AFC Wimbledon are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.


0.00
AFC Wimbledon start the match!
6.48
Mohamed Belloso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory takes it forward alone. Stephen McGrory plays a perfect one-two with Filipe Moreira and rushes in on goal... Stephen McGrory looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.08
Fernando Quaresma threads the ball through to Mohamed Belloso. Mohamed Belloso hits a low pass to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
9.43
Gary Cleland makes a simple pass to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez lofts in a cross ball towards James Eustace. With a superhuman jump, James Eustace connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.53
Gary Cleland threads a neat ball through to Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mohamed Belloso.
15.44
Marino Di Masi decides to run forward with the ball. Marino Di Masi lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Adams. Edward Adams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
16.54
Gavin Wise clumsily knocks into Alex Sommeil. Gavin Wise is given a warning by the referee! Alex Sommeil runs off the knock.
18.21
Marino Di Masi kicks a strong pass forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez rushes past Fernando Quaresma! Gabriel Fernandez side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
21.44
Edward Adams plays the ball forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Leonardo Pires Viera through on goal. Leonardo Pires Viera muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
27.17
Gary Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Graham Wilcox. Graham Wilcox connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
32.31
With vision, Gary Cleland plays the ball forward to Edward Adams. Edward Adams shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Bruno Varela manages to gather it.
33.29
Jose Nieto makes a simple pass to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory skips past Graeme Thomson! Graeme Thomson barges into Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
34.58
Gary Cleland sees Graham Wilcox in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham Wilcox whips in a cross ball towards Leonardo Pires Viera. Leonardo Pires Viera makes a looping header on goal. Mohamed Belloso clears it off the line with his head!
36.14
Edward Adams flicks a high ball forward to Gabriel Fernandez who takes it down. Gabriel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards James Eustace. James Eustace is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
39.04
Graeme Thomson pushes up the pitch. Graeme Thomson plays the ball forward to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Wilcox. Graham Wilcox connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
44.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Fernando Quaresma plays the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Dirk Van Der Sar.
45.00
Alex Sommeil takes a quick corner, playing it short to Jose Nieto. Jose Nieto chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Filipe Moreira shoots from just inside the box but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Marcus Richards replacing Gavin Wise and Carlton Guppy replacing James Eustace. The Leicester City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Leicester City start the second half!
53.59
Marino Di Masi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Pires Viera. Without breaking stride, Leonardo Pires Viera plays the ball forward to Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
54.00
Gary Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Guppy. Carlton Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Bruno Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
57.07
Seeing Marino Di Masi's attacking run, Graeme Thomson quickly throws the ball into his path. Marino Di Masi flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Wilcox. Graham Wilcox flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Pires Viera comfortably collects the pass. Leonardo Pires Viera lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Wilcox. With a superhuman jump, Graham Wilcox connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.02
Marino Di Masi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Richards. Marcus Richards flicks a high pass forward. Leonardo Pires Viera collects the pass. Leonardo Pires Viera knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Luzhny.
60.24
AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Gavin Souness replacing Graeme Thomson .
65.48
Jose Nieto threads the ball through to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.39
Jose Nieto kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
71.31
Mohamed Belloso sees Alex Sommeil in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Alex Sommeil plays the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Steven Rowett but the referee indicates it's offside!
72.09
Alex Sommeil hacks Gavin Souness from behind! Alex Sommeil is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Souness runs off the knock.
73.23
Alex Sommeil makes a simple pass to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett hits a low pass to Filipe Moreira. Filipe Moreira muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
77.20
Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
77.20
Jose Nieto makes a probing pass to Filipe Moreira. Filipe Moreira advances inside the box! Filipe Moreira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Dirk Van Der Sar comfortably gets down and covers it.
87.00
Mohamed Belloso makes a simple pass to Jose Nieto. Jose Nieto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Rowett but he's offside!
90.00
Oliver Dittrich runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Dittrich whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 39.1891891891892 vs 60.8108108108108
Play Area
Home team third: 28.38%, Midfield: 44.59%, Away team third: 27.03%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gabriel Fernandez of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Bruno Varela (GK)
7
3. Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
7
5. Dale Barry (MID)
6
6. Alex Sommeil (MID)
6
7. Jose Nieto (MID)
6
9. Steven Rowett (ATT)
6
10. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
7
11. Filipe Moreira (ATT)
6

12. Craig Hapgood (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Overath (DEF)
0
14. Rio Nicholls (MID)
0

6
6
8
5. Graham Wilcox (MID)
8
6. Gary Cleland (MID)
7
7. Gavin Wise (MID)
5
8. Edward Adams (MID)
6
10. James Eustace (ATT)
7

12. Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
13. Marcus Richards (MID)
6
14. Carlton Guppy (ATT)
6