Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 18,542 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Armstrong.
0.00
0-0Leicester City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.32
0-0Nelson Blatsis flicks a high pass forward to Peter Granados who brings the ball neatly under control. Peter Granados runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Granados shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.23
0-0Edward Wiltord clumsily knocks into Arturo Sierra. Edward Wiltord is shown the yellow card! Arturo Sierra stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.39
0-0Joseph-Desire Wome threads a neat ball through to Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Seyni Fujen manages to keep it out.
15.53
With great vision, André Molina plays the ball forward to Emile Njanka. Emile Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Sierra holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arturo Sierra flicks a high pass forward. Frans Johansson controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Frans Johansson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
16.14
John Kasper threads a neat ball through to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe skips past Nelson Blatsis! Michael Defoe comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
20.03
Joseph-Desire Wome flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Sierra who brings the ball under control. Arturo Sierra shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
22.03
Edward Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Nils Diakite. Nils Diakite flicks a high ball forward to Michael Defoe who takes it down. Michael Defoe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Sebastien Wilmots is on top of it.
24.40
Petre Ovidiu sees Arturo Sierra in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Sierra shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
33.26
0-0Emiliano Nicoletti threads a neat ball through to Martin Beda. Martin Beda flicks a high ball forward to Eric Meidt who takes it down. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.09
0-0Nelson Blatsis barges into Michael Defoe. Nelson Blatsis is given a warning by the referee! Michael Defoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.51
John Kasper threads a neat ball through to Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicola Carlo Di Loreto.
38.02
0-0Nils Diakite hits a low pass to Eric Meidt. Eric Meidt knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but Nicola Carlo Di Loreto is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
40.27
1-0John Kasper flicks a high ball forward to Eric Meidt who takes it down. Eric Meidt shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eric Meidt!
45.00
Joseph-Desire Wome kicks a strong pass forward to Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski whips in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Seyni Fujen!
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
48.23
Nicola Carlo Di Loreto flicks the ball to his team mate, Joseph-Desire Wome. Joseph-Desire Wome sees a break and surges forward. Joseph-Desire Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Arturo Sierra scores for Manchester City!!
51.23
Emile Njanka makes a simple pass to Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.15
1-1Alun Rowett catches Yuri Yanovski on the ankles. The referee brings Alun Rowett to one side and gives him a warning! Yuri Yanovski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.31
Emile Njanka controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra lofts in a cross ball towards Frans Johansson. Frans Johansson makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.40
1-2Leicester City have made a substitution with Danny Merson replacing Victor Carcedo .Manchester City have made a substitution with Martin Partin replacing Joseph-Desire Wome .
61.48
Martin Partin flicks a high pass forward to Yuri Yanovski who brings the ball under control. Yuri Yanovski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Emiliano Nicoletti.
63.09
Nils Diakite sees Michael Defoe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Danny Merson. Danny Merson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.17
Nils Diakite threads the ball through to Danny Merson. Danny Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
67.01
Peter Granados threads the ball through to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Rowett.
69.09
Peter Granados hits a low pass to Yuri Yanovski. Yuri Yanovski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
71.28
Nils Diakite knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Defoe. Michael Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Danny Merson. Danny Merson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
72.12
Emile Njanka hits a low pass to Arturo Sierra. Arturo Sierra knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Seyni Fujen who gathers it comfortably.
77.45
Manchester City have made a substitution with Siaka Bakayoko replacing Yuri Yanovski .
83.08
Nils Diakite deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Merson. Danny Merson runs straight at the defence! Danny Merson shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
85.14
Emile Njanka runs straight at the opposition's defence. Emile Njanka knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emiliano Nicoletti.
87.14
John Kasper catches Martin Partin on the ankles. The referee calls over John Kasper and warns him to calm down! Martin Partin runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
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Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Sierra of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Seyni Fujen (GK)
7
2. Jacques Mane (DEF)
6
3. Alun Rowett (DEF)
5
4. Emiliano Nicoletti (DEF)
6
5. Edward Wiltord (DEF)
5
6. Martin Beda (MID)
6
7. John Kasper (MID)
7
8. Nils Diakite (MID)
7
9. Michael Defoe (ATT)
7
10. Eric Meidt (ATT)
8
11. Victor Carcedo (ATT)
6
12. Carl Powell (DEF)
0
13. Danny Merson (MID)
6
14. Flavio Cassano (DEF)
0
1. Sebastien Wilmots (GK)
6
2. André Molina (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Blatsis (DEF)
6
4. Nicola Carlo Di Loreto (DEF)
7
5. Petre Ovidiu (MID)
6
6. Emile Njanka (MID)
7
7. Joseph-Desire Wome (MID)
8
8. Peter Granados (MID)
7
9. Frans Johansson (ATT)
8
10. Arturo Sierra (ATT)
9
11. Yuri Yanovski (ATT)
6
12. Saidu A. West (DEF)
0
13. Martin Partin (MID)
6
14. Siaka Bakayoko (ATT)
6