Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 19,829 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Sherwood.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
6.02
0-0Billy Britton flicks a high ball forward to Tonino Piazza who takes it down. Tonino Piazza passes the ball forward to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
10.20
0-1With imagination, Ricardo Marques plays the ball forward to Callum McStay. Callum McStay chips the ball to his team mate, David Olivas. David Olivas rushes past Billy Britton! David Olivas muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! William Wright had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
15.16
0-1Nicholas Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to David Olivas. David Olivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.51
0-1Matthew Howells passes the ball forward to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent block by Gary Gallacher!
18.48
Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells controls it well on his chest. Matthew Howells makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
20.19
Matthew Howells darts forward. Matthew Howells finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.24
Callum McStay laces a weighted ball forward to David Olivas. David Olivas plays a quick one-two with Rafael Andrade and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from David Olivas provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
22.07
0-1Houssin Abdellaoui decides to run forward with the ball. Houssin Abdellaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
24.15
Matthew Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
30.05
Emile Ball flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza collects the pass. Tonino Piazza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
33.48
0-1Nicholas Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rafael Andrade but the linesman indicates offside!
38.03
Ismael Sükür threads a neat ball through to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Fred Van Ede.
44.10
Miguel Marques threads a neat ball through to Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer knocks in a cross ball towards Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza heads the ball goalwards. Solid save from Fred Van Ede.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players seem much more motivated whilst the Crystal Palace players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off the second half!
54.11
Matthew Howells flicks the ball to his team mate, Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza lofts in a cross ball towards Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür connects with a diving header. Solid save from Fred Van Ede.
55.25
Tonino Piazza changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tonino Piazza tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Fred Van Ede manages to keep it out.
67.01
Jason Bridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McStay. Callum McStay flicks a high pass forward. Tim Anderton controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some silky footwork from Tim Anderton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.16
Callum McStay flicks a high ball forward to Tim Anderton who takes it down. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Evan Videira.
73.20
Ricardo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Andrade controls it well on his chest. Rafael Andrade threads a neat ball through to Tim Anderton. Tim Anderton shoots from 20 yards. William Wright gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
75.52
Billy Britton flicks a high pass forward to Emile Ball who brings the ball neatly under control. Emile Ball plays the ball forward to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells tries a spectacular long range effort but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
77.58
0-2Crystal Palace have made a substitution with Cedric Ponsard replacing Callum McStay .
79.18
Aaron van der Meer threads the ball through to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
84.23
Cedric Ponsard flicks a high pass forward. Tim Anderton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Anderton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.35
0-2Tim Anderton comes in with a late challenge on Tonino Piazza. Tim Anderton is shown the yellow card! Tonino Piazza gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.38
Evan Videira clumsily knocks into Tim Anderton. The referee warns Evan Videira to calm down! Tim Anderton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Olivas 10 Tim Anderton 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. William Wright (GK)
6
2. Emile Ball (DEF)
6
3. Evan Videira (DEF)
6
4. Billy Britton (DEF)
6
5. Miguel Marques (DEF)
6
6. Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
6
7. Matthew Howells (MID)
7
8. Tonino Piazza (MID)
7
9. Danny Hurst (ATT)
6
10. Ismael Sükür (ATT)
6
11. Aaron van der Meer (ATT)
6
12. Warren Dodd (ATT)
0
13. Carl Best (ATT)
0
14. Aleksi Hyypia (MID)
0
1. Fred Van Ede (GK)
9
2. Gary Gallacher (DEF)
6
3. Steve Charlton (DEF)
6
4. Ricardo Marques (DEF)
6
5. Jason Bridge (MID)
6
6. Nigel Christie (MID)
6
7. Callum McStay (MID)
8
8. Nicholas Thomson (MID)
6
9. David Olivas (ATT)
9
10. Rafael Andrade (ATT)
6
11. Tim Anderton (ATT)
7
12. Cedric Ponsard (MID)
6
13. Francis Scales (MID)
0
14. Nick Konchesky (ATT)
0