Match Report
| Leicester City | Leicester City |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Matt Alexander | Matt Alexander | ||||||||||||||||||
| Roger Wilson | R. Wilson |  | 75 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | John Arne Normann | J. Normann | |||||||||
| Andy Howey | A. Howey |  | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 |  | Samuel Postiga | S. Postiga | |||||||||
| Xavier Perez | X. Perez |  | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Tomas Bergmark | T. Bergmark | |||||||||
| Harry Haynes | H. Haynes | | 61 | D | | 4 | | D | 67 |  | Callum Gemmill | C. Gemmill | |||||||||
| James Fenton | J. Fenton | | 59 | D | | 5 | | M | 71 |  | Ali Sinouh | A. Sinouh | |||||||||
| Jaime Varela | J. Varela | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 79 | | Tore Andre Kvarme | T. Kvarme | |||||||||
| Paulo Sousa | P. Sousa | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 74 |  | Frans Kurstot | F. Kurstot | |||||||||
| Les Montague | L. Montague | | 64 | M | | 8 | | M | 71 |  | Samuel Rosas | S. Rosas | |||||||||
| Peter Dublin | P. Dublin | | 79 | A | | 9 | | A | 71 |  | Tryggvi Hjartarson | T. Hjartarson | |||||||||
| Mike Monk | M. Monk | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Andres Ramos | A. Ramos | |||||||||
| Walter Lowry | W. Lowry | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Nwankwo Youds | N. Youds | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 17,631 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City start the match!
6.50
0-0Paulo Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Lowry. Walter Lowry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Gemmill.
8.44
1-0James Fenton passes the ball forward to Paulo Sousa. Paulo Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Monk. Mike Monk connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Mike Monk!
15.40
Frans Kurstot chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Youds. Nwankwo Youds knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.27
1-0Walter Lowry comes in with a late challenge on Callum Gemmill. The referee calls over Walter Lowry and shows him a yellow card! Callum Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.00
Frans Kurstot makes a simple pass to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by James Fenton.
38.16
1-0Frans Kurstot knocks the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Youds. Nwankwo Youds heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.30
1-0Les Montague brings the ball forward. Les Montague controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.51
1-0Les Montague clumsily knocks into Ali Sinouh. Les Montague is given a warning by the referee! Ali Sinouh runs off the knock.
45.00
Tore Andre Kvarme comes in with a late challenge on Paulo Sousa. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paulo Sousa stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Leicester City start the second half!
53.47
Paulo Sousa passes the ball forward to Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin shoots from distance but it is miles over!
54.40
Les Montague makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Walter Lowry. Walter Lowry knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Monk. Mike Monk flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
57.54
Jaime Varela barges into Frans Kurstot. Jaime Varela is warned by the referee! Frans Kurstot runs off the knock.
59.06
Tore Andre Kvarme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Youds. Nwankwo Youds threads the ball through to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Roger Wilson.
60.59
1-0Callum Gemmill barges into Peter Dublin. The referee calls over Callum Gemmill and warns him to calm down! Peter Dublin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
63.59
Tore Andre Kvarme catches Paulo Sousa on the ankles. The referee calls over Tore Andre Kvarme and warns him to calm down! Paulo Sousa runs off the knock.
66.00
Paulo Sousa flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Monk. Mike Monk knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Arne Normann who gathers it comfortably.
73.02
Callum Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frans Kurstot. Frans Kurstot kicks a strong pass forward to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nwankwo Youds. Nwankwo Youds shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
81.36
Frans Kurstot surges forward with the ball. Frans Kurstot goes all the way! Frans Kurstot shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Roger Wilson had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
85.04
Harry Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Varela. Jaime Varela controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Walter Lowry. Walter Lowry whips in a cross ball towards Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Arne Normann easily smothers it.
89.45
Ali Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Youds. Nwankwo Youds goes all the way! Nwankwo Youds shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Roger Wilson manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
James Fenton advances with the ball. James Fenton knocks the ball forward to Peter Dublin. Peter Dublin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
26.5%
47.1%
26.5%
Scorers