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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ross Serrant.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
2.03
1-0Evan Videira kicks a strong pass forward to Manuele Del Prete. Manuele Del Prete flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells controls it well on his chest. Matthew Howells rushes past Gaspar Loureiro! Some silky footwork from Matthew Howells provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Leicester City!
8.28
1-0Eddie Murray makes a probing pass to Cosimo Scienza. With a delightful solo run, Cosimo Scienza stretches the opposition's defence. Cosimo Scienza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.17
1-0Eddie King knocks the ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes whips in a cross ball towards Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but William Wright is on top of his game. Fabulous stop!
18.01
1-0Brian Keegan catches Ricardo Martins on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ricardo Martins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.53
Steven Stam plays the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël kicks a strong pass forward to Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi whips in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. William Wright picks it out of the air!
24.54
Eddie King laces a weighted ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël rushes past Aleksi Hyypia! Luis-Clemente Ismaël side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
27.30
1-030.18
1-0Brian Keegan threads the ball through to Emile Ball. Emile Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Henry Cadamarteri. Henry Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Manuele Del Prete but he's offside!
32.14
Eddie Murray passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Domenico Mercuri. Domenico Mercuri passes the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Eddie King makes a convincing header. William Wright manages to gather it.
34.55
Eddie King chips the ball to his team mate, Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza lofts in a cross ball towards Maurizio Cavezzi. Maurizio Cavezzi makes a deft header. Solid save from William Wright.
38.33
Steven Stam flicks a high pass forward. Cosimo Scienza controls it well on his chest. Cosimo Scienza flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
39.33
Domenico Mercuri punts the ball hopefully upfield. Luis-Clemente Ismaël whips in a cross ball towards Eddie King. Eddie King knocks the ball goalwards with his head. William Wright comfortably punches it away to safety.
45.00
Domenico Mercuri makes a simple pass to Eddie King. Eddie King threads the ball through to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United get the second half underway!
48.58
Aleksi Hyypia barges into Domenico Mercuri. Aleksi Hyypia is shown the yellow card! Domenico Mercuri runs off the knock.
51.05
Manuele Del Prete hacks Eddie Murray from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Murray runs off the knock.
53.34
Eddie King knocks the ball forward to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Luis-Clemente Ismaël provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
57.56
Manuele Del Prete flicks a high ball forward to Aleksi Hyypia who takes it down. Aleksi Hyypia sees Manuele Del Prete in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuele Del Prete plays a one-two with Rafael Vrede and advances towards the goal... Manuele Del Prete strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Kevin Mccall manages to keep it out.
59.52
Eddie King threads the ball through to Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël whips in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.42
1-1Leicester City have made 2 substitutions with Stan Wiltord replacing Manuele Del Prete and Eoin Clegg replacing Henry Cadamarteri .Rotherham United have made a substitution with Brenny Meeuwis replacing Eddie King .
65.53
1-1Luis-Clemente Ismaël clumsily knocks into Matthew Howells. The referee brings Luis-Clemente Ismaël to one side and gives him a warning! Matthew Howells hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.43
Steven Stam passes the ball forward to Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Keegan.
71.41
With imagination, Steven Stam laces a through ball forward to Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.46
Brenny Meeuwis makes a simple pass to Cosimo Scienza. Cosimo Scienza knocks in a cross ball towards Luis-Clemente Ismaël. Luis-Clemente Ismaël connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Luis-Clemente Ismaël!
81.32
Steven Stam breaks forward. Steven Stam sees Artur Fernandes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Artur Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.18
Eddie Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Brenny Meeuwis. Brenny Meeuwis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Martins. Ricardo Martins whips in a cross ball towards Artur Fernandes. Artur Fernandes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.32
Maurizio Cavezzi hacks Matthew Howells from behind! Maurizio Cavezzi is shown the yellow card! Matthew Howells stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.32
1-4Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matthew Howells 2 | Luis-Clemente Ismaël 53, 77 Artur Fernandes 71, 84 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis-Clemente Ismaël of Rotherham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. William Wright (GK)
8
2. Emile Ball (DEF)
6
3. Evan Videira (DEF)
6
4. Brian Keegan (DEF)
5
5. Martin Impey (DEF)
6
6. Manuele Del Prete (MID)
6
7. Aleksi Hyypia (MID)
5
8. Matthew Howells (MID)
7
9. Henry Cadamarteri (ATT)
6
10. Rafael Vrede (ATT)
6
11. Carl Best (ATT)
6
12. Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
0
13. Stan Wiltord (MID)
6
14. Eoin Clegg (ATT)
6
1. Kevin Mccall (GK)
6
2. Gaspar Loureiro (DEF)
6
3. Domenico Mercuri (DEF)
6
4. Steven Stam (DEF)
7
5. Eddie Murray (DEF)
6
6. Cosimo Scienza (MID)
7
7. Eddie King (MID)
7
8. Artur Fernandes (ATT)
8
9. Maurizio Cavezzi (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo Martins (ATT)
6
11. Luis-Clemente Ismaël (ATT)
9
12. Gary Maddison (ATT)
0
13. Brenny Meeuwis (MID)
6
14. Stuart Gilchrist (DEF)
0