Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Matty StringerMatty Stringer Computer Player Computer Player
Bruno VarelaB. Varela73
G
1captain
G
71Jonas PfeifferJ. Pfeiffer
Norman LuzhnyN. Luzhny74
D
2
D
64Albrecht NetzerA. Netzer
Craig HapgoodC. Hapgood68
D
3
D
61Stephan GargoS. Gargo
Kevin OverathK. Overath62
D
4
D
50James MorrisJ. Morris
Dale BarryD. Barry85
M
5
D
48Craig HendryC. Hendry
Alex SommeilA. Sommeil73
M
captain6
M
71Gianfranco AlbertiniG. Albertini
Jean-Sebastien SarrJ. Sarr71
M
7
M
67Kevin DickovK. Dickov
Daniel MarcelinoD. Marcelino68
M
8
M
64Guillermo SanzG. Sanz
Melchior WesterveldM. Westerveld76
A
9
A
69Miguel RamosM. Ramos
Stephen McGroryS. McGrory72
A
10
A
64Eddy BlasiE. Blasi
Steven RowettS. Rowett71
A
11
A
64Anton BabbelA. Babbel
 
Rio NichollsR. Nicholls58
M
12
M
64Julian CleggJ. Clegg
Bill MidgleyB. Midgley53
M
13
A
61Rafael ZimmermanR. Zimmerman
Simon OswaldS. Oswald51
G
14
M
55Darren DrydenD. Dryden
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 11,323 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the match underway!
3.28
Guillermo Sanz kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
6.30
Jean-Sebastien Sarr catches Gianfranco Albertini on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean-Sebastien Sarr and shows him a yellow card! Gianfranco Albertini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
9.28
Kevin Overath hits a low pass to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Melchior Westerveld holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Melchior Westerveld knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Pfeiffer who gathers it comfortably.
14.04
Alex Sommeil passes the ball forward to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Marcelino. Daniel Marcelino tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Jonas Pfeiffer manages to gather it.
15.42
Gianfranco Albertini flicks a high pass forward to Guillermo Sanz who brings the ball under control. Guillermo Sanz lofts in a cross ball towards Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
18.45
Kevin Overath flicks a high ball forward to Norman Luzhny who takes it down. Norman Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
22.22
Craig Hendry threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.42
Alex Sommeil catches Guillermo Sanz on the ankles. The referee calls over Alex Sommeil and warns him to calm down! Guillermo Sanz runs off the knock.
26.58
Albrecht Netzer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel makes a simple pass to Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi knocks in a cross ball towards Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel directs the ball goalwards with his head but Alex Sommeil is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
36.14
James Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Eddy Blasi is offside!
39.59
Gianfranco Albertini flicks a high pass forward to Miguel Ramos who brings the ball under control. Miguel Ramos plays a one-two with Eddy Blasi and rushes in on goal... Miguel Ramos takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Bruno Varela!
44.36
Gianfranco Albertini knocks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz knocks in a cross ball towards Eddy Blasi. Eddy Blasi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies just wide!
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. Bristol Rovers 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
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
47.55
Eddy Blasi kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Norman Luzhny.
48.08
Craig Hendry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Sanz. Guillermo Sanz hits a low pass to Kevin Dickov. Kevin Dickov makes a simple pass, allowing Eddy Blasi to run into the box. Eddy Blasi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
49.54
Craig Hapgood makes a probing pass to Kevin Overath. Kevin Overath plays the ball forward to Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory lofts in a cross ball towards Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
53.58
Craig Hapgood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Pfeiffer who gathers it comfortably.
59.19
Craig Hapgood makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Hapgood advances inside the box! Gianfranco Albertini comes in with a late challenge on Craig Hapgood. Craig Hapgood appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
61.02
Jean-Sebastien Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory controls it well on his chest. Stephen McGrory shoots from distance but is denied by Jonas Pfeiffer. Excellent save.
65.20
Craig Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Daniel Marcelino. Daniel Marcelino threads a neat ball through to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.28
Craig Hapgood sees Jean-Sebastien Sarr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean-Sebastien Sarr makes a probing pass to Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett makes a pass forward but Stephen McGrory is yards offside!
69.10
Albrecht Netzer barges into Melchior Westerveld. The referee calls over Albrecht Netzer and warns him to calm down! Melchior Westerveld grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.39
James Morris threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Albertini. Gianfranco Albertini lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Ramos. Miguel Ramos makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
72.04
Jean-Sebastien Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory collects the pass. Stephen McGrory controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
75.10
James Morris takes a quick throw-in. Kevin Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Eddy Blasi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddy Blasi threads the ball through to Anton Babbel but he's offside!
77.26
Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
77.26
Gianfranco Albertini makes a simple pass to Anton Babbel. Anton Babbel shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.43
Jean-Sebastien Sarr takes a short throw-in bringing Alex Sommeil into play. Alex Sommeil flicks a high pass forward. Melchior Westerveld controls it well on his chest. Melchior Westerveld plays a scrappy one-two with Steven Rowett and stumbles forward towards the goal... Melchior Westerveld cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
Stephen McGrory comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Dickov grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Bristol Rovers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.4%
58.6%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%

Scorers
Eddy Blasi 15

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddy Blasi of Bristol Rovers

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

1.Jonas Pfeiffer (GK)
7
2.Albrecht Netzer (DEF)
6
3.Stephan Gargo (DEF)
6
4.James Morris (DEF)
6
5.Craig Hendry (DEF)
6
6.Gianfranco Albertini (MID)
7
7.Kevin Dickov (MID)
7
8.Guillermo Sanz (MID)
8
9.Miguel Ramos (ATT)
6
10.Eddy Blasi (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Anton Babbel (ATT)
6
 
12.Julian Clegg (MID)
0
13.Rafael Zimmerman (ATT)
0
14.Darren Dryden (MID)
0