Match Report
| Leicester City | Leicester City |  |  | Gillingham | Gillingham | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sebastian Roman | S. Roman |  | 72 | G |  | 1 | | G | 63 | | Pedro Navarro | P. Navarro | |||||||||
| Scott Moffat | S. Moffat |  | 74 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Gabriele Gioacchini | G. Gioacchini | |||||||||
| Gary Rae | G. Rae |  | 72 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Lomano Craddock | L. Craddock | |||||||||
| Rodrigo Pinheiro | R. Pinheiro |  | 70 | D | | 4 | | D | 58 | | Dennis Duberry | D. Duberry | |||||||||
| Teddy Sinclair | T. Sinclair | | 66 | D |  | | 5 | | M | 73 |  | Fadel Peyrelade | F. Peyrelade | ||||||||
| Stuart Gemmill | S. Gemmill | | 82 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Eoin Fletcher | E. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Stephane Sitruk | S. Sitruk | | 81 | M | | 7 | | | M | 71 | | Neil Wiltord | N. Wiltord | ||||||||
| Bart Alberda | B. Alberda |  | 77 | A | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Gavin Lineker | G. Lineker | |||||||||
| Frank Henry | F. Henry | | 72 | A | | 9 | | M | 65 |  | Romarin Mbamba | R. Mbamba | |||||||||
| Marc Dodd | M. Dodd | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 65 |  | Julian Eberle | J. Eberle | |||||||||
| Alistair Eustace | A. Eustace | | 67 | A | | 11 | | A | 61 | | Joe Beckham | J. Beckham | |||||||||
| Gavin Brady | G. Brady | | 69 | M | | 12 | | D | 53 | | Luke Salako | L. Salako | |||||||||
| Marvin Oliver | M. Oliver | | 68 | M | | 13 | | A | 50 | | Harry Youds | H. Youds | |||||||||
| Kai Helmer | K. Helmer | | 68 | G | | 14 | | A | 49 | | Brian Kahn | B. Kahn | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Latinos 305 |
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 8,280 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
The pitch is in great condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alfred Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0Gillingham start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.16
0-0Gavin Lineker sees Neil Wiltord in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Wiltord tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Sebastian Roman.
3.05
0-0Corner kick to Gillingham. Gavin Lineker plays it to the near post. Frank Henry reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
6.11
0-0Romarin Mbamba barges into Scott Moffat. Romarin Mbamba is shown the yellow card! Scott Moffat stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.48
0-0Gary Rae flicks a high ball forward to Rodrigo Pinheiro who takes it down. Rodrigo Pinheiro brings the ball forward. Rodrigo Pinheiro sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
21.16
0-0Stuart Gemmill hits a low pass to Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
28.10
Eoin Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Neil Wiltord. Neil Wiltord is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
34.23
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.25
Gavin Lineker sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Lineker shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
38.12
1-0Teddy Sinclair flicks a high ball forward to Stephane Sitruk who takes it down. Stephane Sitruk kicks a strong pass forward to Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda whips in a cross ball towards Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the second half underway!
47.24
Lomano Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriele Gioacchini. Gabriele Gioacchini knocks the ball forward to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
48.44
Gary Rae flicks a high pass forward. Marc Dodd controls it well on his chest. Marc Dodd plays a one-two with Frank Henry and rushes in on goal... Marc Dodd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
53.50
Scott Moffat flicks a high pass forward. Marc Dodd controls it well on his chest. Marc Dodd flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Eustace collects the pass. Alistair Eustace sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Pedro Navarro gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
55.47
Gavin Lineker hits a low pass to Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Roman who gathers it comfortably.
57.39
Stephane Sitruk comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Fletcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Fletcher runs off the knock.
60.32
2-0Stephane Sitruk catches Dennis Duberry on the ankles. Stephane Sitruk is warned by the referee! Dennis Duberry stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.10
Stephane Sitruk comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Fletcher. The referee brings Stephane Sitruk to one side and gives him another warning! Eoin Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.44
Eoin Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham passes the ball forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sebastian Roman manages to gather it.
75.34
Stephane Sitruk changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stephane Sitruk whips in a cross ball towards Bart Alberda. Bart Alberda powers a header at goal. Pedro Navarro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.45
Gary Rae flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd threads a neat ball through to Alistair Eustace. Alistair Eustace shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
79.09
With vision, Gary Rae plays the ball forward to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Pedro Navarro.
80.32
Bart Alberda takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Gabriele Gioacchini chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.5%
47.9%
20.5%
Scorers
| Marc Dodd 38, 48 Bart Alberda 75 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marc Dodd of Leicester City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Roman (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Scott Moffat (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gary Rae (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Rodrigo Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Teddy Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Stephane Sitruk (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Bart Alberda (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Frank Henry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marc Dodd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alistair Eustace (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Brady (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Oliver (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kai Helmer (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pedro Navarro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lomano Craddock (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dennis Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Fadel Peyrelade (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eoin Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Neil Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Lineker (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Romarin Mbamba (MID) | | 5 |
| 10. | Julian Eberle (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Joe Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Luke Salako (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harry Youds (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Brian Kahn (ATT) | 0 | |