Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,997 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.


0.00
Stoke City kick off the first half!
8.17
Niccolo Grondin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Sebastian Roman manages to keep it out.
12.41
Stephane Sitruk makes a simple pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.28
Edmundo Perez advances with the ball. Edmundo Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
18.31
Stephane Sitruk takes it forward alone. Stephane Sitruk advances inside the box! Stephane Sitruk takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Eduardo Serrano. What a great pair of hands!
22.12
Stephane Sitruk surges forward with the ball. Stephane Sitruk lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.40
Craig Rowett flicks a high pass forward. Urvin Cairo collects the pass. Urvin Cairo whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stoke City!
32.32
Gary Rae hits a long diagonal ball forward. Stephane Sitruk shoots from distance. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stephane Sitruk! That brings them level!
36.43
Ernesto Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Grondin. Niccolo Grondin hits a low pass to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
38.41
Edmundo Perez makes a probing pass to Graham King. Graham King advances with the ball. Graham King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.08
Craig Rowett receives the ball from a throw-in from Isaiah Coppinger. Craig Rowett sees space and advances. Craig Rowett shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Sebastian Roman!
42.33
Stuart Gemmill sees Marc Dodd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Dodd shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Darren Ripley replacing Niccolo Grondin and Jannes Koning replacing Urvin Cairo.

45.00
The second half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
49.11
Arthur Stuart kicks a strong pass forward to Jannes Koning. Jannes Koning chips the ball to his team mate, Graham King. Graham King whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Sebastian Roman comfortably picks it out of the air!
54.03
Kevin Morton passes the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
55.13
Arthur Stuart clumsily knocks into Alistair Eustace. The referee warns Arthur Stuart to calm down! Alistair Eustace hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.25
Rodrigo Pinheiro advances with the ball. Rodrigo Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Frank Henry. Frank Henry shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
61.34
Isaiah Coppinger threads the ball through to Darren Ripley. Darren Ripley whips in a cross ball towards Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes flicks the ball with his head. Sebastian Roman gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
66.15
Darren Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger surges forward with the ball. Isaiah Coppinger knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.11
Teddy Sinclair makes a simple pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill makes a simple pass to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Dodd. With a superhuman jump, Marc Dodd connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
71.40
Scott Moffat hits a low pass to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill threads a neat ball through to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
73.22
Arthur Stuart passes the ball forward to Kevin Morton. Kevin Morton flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Coppinger controls it well on his chest. Isaiah Coppinger finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.10
Rodrigo Pinheiro receives the ball from a throw-in from Teddy Sinclair. Rodrigo Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward to Teddy Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Teddy Sinclair runs straight at the opposition's defence. Teddy Sinclair edges inside the box! Teddy Sinclair rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Rodrigo Pinheiro passes the ball forward to Stephane Sitruk. Stephane Sitruk threads a neat ball through to Stuart Gemmill. Stuart Gemmill shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
31.2%
41.2%
27.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephane Sitruk 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)goal scored
9
8.Bart Alberda (ATT)
6
9.Frank Henry (ATT)
6
10.Marc Dodd (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alistair Eustace (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Brady (MID)
0
13.Marvin Oliver (MID)
0
14.Carl Joseph (MID)
0

1.Eduardo Serrano (GK)
6
2.Arthur Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Alonso (DEF)
6
4.Edmundo Perez (DEF)
7
5.Kevin Morton (MID)
6
6.Niccolo Grondin (MID)
6
7.Urvin Cairo (MID)
6
8.Graham King (MID)
6
9.Isaiah Coppinger (MID)
6
10.Craig Rowett (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Darren Ripley (GK)
6
13.Jannes Koning (DEF)
6
14.Daniel Teixeira (MID)
0