Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     BrentfordBrentford
Matty StringerMatty Stringer John Diffey John Diffey
Bruno VarelaB. Varela72
G
1
G
73Kai WillK. Will
Norman LuzhnyN. Luzhny72
D
2
D
70Stuart StrachanS. Strachan
Fernando QuaresmaF. Quaresma72
D
3
D
79Rafik DjoudiR. Djoudi
Mohamed BellosoM. Belloso70
D
4
D
72Andy EhioguA. Ehiogu
Dale BarryD. Barry83
M
5
M
77Marcel VanderM. Vander
Alex SommeilA. Sommeil72
M
captain6
M
80Vadim KorkishkoV. Korkishko
Jean-Sebastien SarrJ. Sarr70
M
7
M
77Richard BosnichR. Bosnich
Jose NietoJ. Nieto69
M
8captain
M
79Teddy InceT. Ince
Melchior WesterveldM. Westerveld74
A
9
A
78Antonio VelosoA. Veloso
Steven RowettS. Rowett71
A
10
A
79Pius WisgerhofP. Wisgerhof
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory69
A
11
A
75Daan VeurinkD. Veurink
 
Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino68
M
12
D
71Colin LawC. Law
Craig HapgoodC. Hapgood66
D
13
M
74Filippo MurgitaF. Murgita
Kevin OverathK. Overath62
D
14
A
76Quim AlvesQ. Alves
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Brentford. A crowd of 13,390 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leicester City and Brentford are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Unsworth.


0.00
The first half starts with Brentford kicking off!
2.28
Fernando Quaresma knocks the ball forward to Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
3.51
Dale Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory makes a probing pass to Melchior Westerveld but he's offside!
4.49
Jean-Sebastien Sarr knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kai Will gets down and covers it.
6.55
Rafik Djoudi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko runs straight at the opposition's defence. Vadim Korkishko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Nieto.
9.41
Vadim Korkishko makes a simple pass to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink plays a quick one-two with Antonio Veloso and rushes in on goal... Daan Veurink comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Bruno Varela with no chance!! Goal for Brentford!
18.06
Fernando Quaresma controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jean-Sebastien Sarr shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.32
Stuart Strachan passes the ball forward to Vadim Korkishko. Vadim Korkishko flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Ince who takes it down. Teddy Ince knocks in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Bruno Varela is on top of it.
24.33
Vadim Korkishko kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.42
Pius Wisgerhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso lofts in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Norman Luzhny is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
28.23
With imagination, Fernando Quaresma picks a pass forward to Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen McGrory shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.37
Alex Sommeil runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alex Sommeil shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.09
Stuart Strachan flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Vander who takes it down. Marcel Vander threads the ball through to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Varela smothers it!
40.16
Stuart Strachan surges forward with the ball. Stuart Strachan makes an attacking run forward. Stuart Strachan lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.38
Vadim Korkishko sees Antonio Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Antonio Veloso whips in a cross ball towards Daan Veurink. Fernando Quaresma clumsily knocks into Daan Veurink. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
44.38
The referee points to the spot..
45.00
Antonio Veloso takes a long run up. The ball rockets into the roof of the net. Goal!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Brentford 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
Leicester City kick off!
48.28
Vadim Korkishko makes a simple pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bruno Varela who gathers it comfortably.
51.53
Marcel Vander knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Bruno Varela!
53.58
Vadim Korkishko threads a neat ball through to Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.10
Stuart Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich brings the ball forward. Richard Bosnich knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Luzhny.
57.49
Vadim Korkishko hits it upfield. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohamed Belloso.
60.36
Brentford have made a substitution with Filippo Murgita replacing Marcel Vander .
67.28
Vadim Korkishko controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Bruno Varela.
69.50
Richard Bosnich runs straight at the opposition's defence. Richard Bosnich shoots from distance but it flies wide!
71.40
Melchior Westerveld hacks Richard Bosnich from behind! Melchior Westerveld is shown the yellow card! Richard Bosnich runs off the knock.
73.20
Alex Sommeil comes in with a late challenge on Richard Bosnich. Alex Sommeil is given a warning by the referee! Richard Bosnich gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.31
Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Brentford have made a substitution with Quim Alves replacing Daan Veurink .
78.38
Richard Bosnich makes a simple pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.13
Richard Bosnich hits a low pass to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves makes a deft header. Solid save from Bruno Varela. What a great pair of hands!
84.40
Richard Bosnich makes a simple pass to Quim Alves. Quim Alves knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Brentford
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
35.1%
41.9%
23%

Scorers
Daan Veurink 9
Antonio Veloso 24, 40, 45 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Veloso of Brentford

Match Ratings
1.Bruno Varela (GK)
7
2.Norman Luzhny (DEF)
6
3.Fernando Quaresma (DEF)
6
4.Mohamed Belloso (DEF)
6
5.Dale Barry (MID)
6
6.Alex Sommeil (MID)
6
7.Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID)
6
8.Jose Nieto (MID)
6
9.Melchior Westerveld (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Steven Rowett (ATT)
6
11.Stephen McGrory (ATT)
6
 
12.Daniel Marcelino (MID)
0
13.Craig Hapgood (DEF)
0
14.Kevin Overath (DEF)
0

1.Kai Will (GK)
6
2.Stuart Strachan (DEF)
7
3.Rafik Djoudi (DEF)
6
4.Andy Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Marcel Vander (MID)
6
6.Vadim Korkishko (MID)
7
7.Richard Bosnich (MID)
7
8.Teddy Ince (MID)
6
9.Antonio Veloso (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
7
11.Daan Veurink (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Colin Law (DEF)
0
13.Filippo Murgita (MID)
6
14.Quim Alves (ATT)
6