Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 11,794 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off the first half!
4.42
0-0Roberto Gerritsen flicks a high pass forward. Karim Zuidersma controls it well on his chest. Karim Zuidersma sees Joao Faria in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joao Faria tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
8.40
0-0Fernando Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Walid Djoudi.
10.19
Houssin Abdellaoui knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin plays a one-two with Manuel Ferreira and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Greg Dublin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
14.15
0-0Gregoor Maas flicks the ball to his team mate, Houssin Abdellaoui. Houssin Abdellaoui chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez threads a neat ball through to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
15.58
Helder Lopes threads the ball through to Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes makes a deft header. Bruno Varela comfortably punches it away to safety.
20.08
0-0Greg Dublin threads a neat ball through to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Ferreira but the linesman indicates offside!
21.35
With a delightful solo run, Karim Zuidersma stretches the opposition's defence. Karim Zuidersma knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Houssin Abdellaoui.
26.55
0-0Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord controls it well on his chest. Chris Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Some good footwork from Stephen McGrory provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Ivan Sinclair.
27.51
1-0Fernando Quaresma flicks a high pass forward to Houssin Abdellaoui who brings the ball under control. Houssin Abdellaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Dublin. Greg Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord rockets a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rodrigo Rego with no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
30.34
Roberto Gerritsen plays the ball forward to Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot lofts in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Helder Lopes scores for Tottenham Hotspur!!
38.29
Ivan Sinclair deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karim Zuidersma. Karim Zuidersma knocks the ball forward to Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Bruno Varela as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
39.27
1-1It's a corner kick. Roberto Gerritsen kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Eoin Salako comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Tottenham Hotspur are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
42.17
Roberto Gerritsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur 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
The second half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
48.56
1-1Karim Zuidersma comes in with a late challenge on Houssin Abdellaoui. Karim Zuidersma is shown the yellow card! Houssin Abdellaoui runs off the knock.
49.53
Houssin Abdellaoui flicks a high pass forward. Greg Dublin collects the pass. Greg Dublin threads the ball through to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory passes the ball forward to Manuel Ferreira. Manuel Ferreira shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
54.24
Karim Zuidersma makes a probing pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.35
1-1Leicester City have made a substitution with Simon Oswald replacing Manuel Ferreira .
61.35
Roberto Gerritsen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Lightfoot. Bill Lightfoot shoots from outside the area. Bruno Varela gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
65.19
Greg Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Chris Wiltord collects the pass. Chris Wiltord cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Chris Wiltord provides some space. He shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
72.14
Houssin Abdellaoui kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Martinez. Romero P. Martinez shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.17
Karim Zuidersma threads a neat ball through to Joao Faria. Joao Faria knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes beats his man to it with a header but it's well over the bar!
78.30
1-1Helder Lopes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Faria. Joao Faria whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Gerritsen. Johnny Hendriks barges into Roberto Gerritsen. Roberto Gerritsen appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
81.26
Houssin Abdellaoui deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Oswald. Simon Oswald plays a one-two with Chris Wiltord and advances towards the goal... Simon Oswald tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
84.37
Roberto Gerritsen comes in with a late challenge on Greg Dublin. Roberto Gerritsen is shown the yellow card! Greg Dublin runs off the knock.
85.20
1-1Houssin Abdellaoui catches Karim Zuidersma on the ankles. Houssin Abdellaoui is warned by the referee! Karim Zuidersma stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.21
Greg Dublin flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Martinez who takes it down. Romero P. Martinez takes it forward alone. Romero P. Martinez plays a quick one-two with Chris Wiltord and rushes in on goal... Romero P. Martinez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Rodrigo Rego is on top of it.
90.00
Stephen McGrory chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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 Helder Lopes of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Bruno Varela (GK)
8
2. Adolfo Munoz (DEF)
6
3. Gregoor Maas (DEF)
6
4. Fernando Quaresma (DEF)
6
5. Johnny Hendriks (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
7
7. Houssin Abdellaoui (MID)
8
8. Greg Dublin (MID)
8
9. Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
10. Manuel Ferreira (ATT)
6
11. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
9
12. Ricardo Vieira (ATT)
0
13. Hoalid Frey (MID)
0
14. Simon Oswald (GK)
6
1. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
7
2. Eoin Salako (DEF)
6
3. Walid Djoudi (DEF)
6
4. Ivan Sinclair (DEF)
7
5. Joe Salmon (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Gerritsen (MID)
6
7. Karim Zuidersma (MID)
6
8. Thomas Neuhaus (MID)
6
9. Joao Faria (ATT)
7
10. Bill Lightfoot (ATT)
7
11. Helder Lopes (ATT)
9
12. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
0
13. Frank Bellamy (ATT)
0
14. Ferdinand Viera (ATT)
0