Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Oxford United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Kanu.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
2.23
0-0Craig Hapgood chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Barry. Dale Barry knocks the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
4.24
0-1Ralph Granville runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ralph Granville advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Ralph Granville provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
8.06
0-1Stephen Jess barges into Dale Barry. Stephen Jess is warned by the referee! Dale Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.53
0-1Harvey Cooper sees Stephen Jess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Jess. Stephen Jess is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.27
Zbigniew Smolarek flicks a high pass forward. Eric Götz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eric Götz plays a quick one-two with Ralph Granville and rushes in on goal... Eric Götz side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Bruno Varela is on top of it.
24.53
Eric Götz catches Kevin Overath on the ankles. Eric Götz is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Overath runs off the knock.
27.53
Harvey Cooper threads the ball through to Zbigniew Smolarek. Without breaking stride, Zbigniew Smolarek plays the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.05
0-1Stephen Jess threads the ball through to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kevin Overath.
32.48
Daniel Marcelino plays the ball forward to Dale Barry. Dale Barry shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Pierre G. Brevi manages to gather it.
34.49
Dave Williamson passes the ball forward to Zbigniew Smolarek. Zbigniew Smolarek threads a neat ball through to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.35
Alex Sommeil runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex Sommeil plays a quick one-two with Daniel Marcelino and rushes in on goal... Alex Sommeil comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alex Sommeil!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United 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
Oxford United start the second half!
47.38
Craig Hapgood makes a probing pass to Daniel Marcelino. Daniel Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
51.33
1-1Kevin Overath surges forward with the ball. Kevin Overath passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld threads a neat, attacking ball through to Stephen McGrory. Robbie Winterburn barges into Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
55.07
1-1Craig Hapgood catches Eric Götz on the ankles. Craig Hapgood is given a warning by the referee! Eric Götz grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
59.19
Ralph Granville plays the ball forward to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.25
Harvey Cooper makes a simple pass to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.19
Zbigniew Smolarek flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Jess collects the pass. Stephen Jess knocks the ball forward, putting Egbert Hilgerink through on goal. Some silky footwork from Egbert Hilgerink provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
69.20
Melchior Westerveld makes an attacking run forward. Melchior Westerveld skips past Stephen Jess! Melchior Westerveld shows great control and tries a shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
71.09
Eric Götz hacks Craig Hapgood from behind! Eric Götz is shown the red card!! Craig Hapgood grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.57
1-1Ralph Granville hits a low pass to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink whips in a cross ball towards Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt connects with a diving header. Craig Hapgood steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.01
Ralph Granville passes the ball forward to Aaron Grantt. Aaron Grantt plays a quick one-two with Egbert Hilgerink and rushes in on goal... Aaron Grantt strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.01
1-2Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.23
Daniel Marcelino hacks Egbert Hilgerink from behind! Daniel Marcelino is warned by the referee! Egbert Hilgerink stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.22
Zbigniew Smolarek plays the ball forward to Egbert Hilgerink. Egbert Hilgerink plays a quick one-two with Aaron Grantt and rushes in on goal... Egbert Hilgerink muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.43
1-2Daniel Marcelino flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory controls it well on his chest. Stephen McGrory makes a probing pass to Filipe Moreira but he's offside!
90.00
Daniel Marcelino deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jose Nieto. Jose Nieto tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
5
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
31.1%
42.2%
26.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ralph Granville of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Varela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fernando Quaresma (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Sommeil (MID) |  | 7 |
| 6. | Dale Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Marcelino (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jose Nieto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Melchior Westerveld (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Filipe Moreira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steven Rowett (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Mohamed Belloso (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Pierre G. Brevi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Winterburn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Brian Windass (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Granville (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Stephen Jess (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Zbigniew Smolarek (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Egbert Hilgerink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Aaron Grantt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Eric Götz (ATT) |  | 3 |
| 12. | Dietmar Beck (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Eadie (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive Wiltord (GK) | 0 | |