Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 13,574 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ralph Sturridge.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Leicester City kicking off!
2.52
0-0Jean-Sebastien Sarr sees space and advances. Jean-Sebastien Sarr shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
4.02
0-1Showing composure, Adolfo Hierro plays the ball forward to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Bruno Varela has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.25
Jean-Sebastien Sarr surges forward with the ball. Jean-Sebastien Sarr skips past James Unsworth! Jean-Sebastien Sarr cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Carl Lee easily smothers it!
14.15
0-1Jean-Sebastien Sarr clumsily knocks into Gary Booth. The referee calls over Jean-Sebastien Sarr and shows him a yellow card! Gary Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.51
0-1Max Konchesky catches Craig Hapgood on the ankles. Max Konchesky is given a warning by the referee! Craig Hapgood stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.18
Steven Rowett hacks Gary Booth from behind! Steven Rowett is warned by the referee! Gary Booth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.44
Samuel Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Alec Davidson controls it well on his chest. Alec Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Bruno Varela. Excellent save.
24.30
Alec Davidson sees Max Konchesky in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Max Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Adolfo Hierro. Adolfo Hierro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
26.25
0-1With a delightful solo run, Jean-Sebastien Sarr stretches the opposition's defence. Jean-Sebastien Sarr shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.06
Without breaking stride, Alex Sommeil plays the ball forward to Dale Barry. Dale Barry makes a probing pass between the defence to Melchior Westerveld. Melchior Westerveld shoots from just inside the box but Carl Lee reads it well. Well saved!
32.22
0-1Kevin Overath controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Sommeil. Alex Sommeil chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen McGrory. Stephen McGrory knocks the ball forward to Alex Sommeil but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
33.57
Samuel Pinheiro sees a break and surges forward. Samuel Pinheiro takes it forward alone. Samuel Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball towards Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.11
Kevin Overath flicks a high pass forward. Jean-Sebastien Sarr collects the pass. Jean-Sebastien Sarr passes the ball forward to Dale Barry. Dale Barry finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
42.50
Daniel Marcelino flicks a high pass forward to Alex Sommeil who brings the ball under control. Alex Sommeil makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Marcelino but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
47.28
Samuel Pinheiro catches Daniel Marcelino on the ankles. Samuel Pinheiro is given a warning by the referee! Daniel Marcelino runs off the knock.
51.53
0-2Samuel Pinheiro catches Jean-Sebastien Sarr on the ankles. The referee warns Samuel Pinheiro again to calm down! Jean-Sebastien Sarr grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
54.51
Gavin Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
55.17
0-2Craig Hapgood threads a neat ball through to Jean-Sebastien Sarr. Jean-Sebastien Sarr flicks a high pass forward. Stephen McGrory collects the pass. Stephen McGrory knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Lee who gathers it comfortably.
57.23
0-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
59.05
Dale Barry flicks a high ball forward to Steven Rowett who takes it down. Steven Rowett makes a pass forward but Melchior Westerveld is yards offside!
61.29
Craig Hapgood catches Scott James on the ankles. The referee calls over Craig Hapgood and warns him to calm down! Scott James gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.45
James Unsworth pushes mid-way up the pitch. James Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Scott James. Scott James shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
67.21
Gary Booth flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Wise collects the pass. Gavin Wise passes the ball forward to Scott James. Scott James lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
73.21
0-2Norman Luzhny slams into Gavin Wise with his studs up. Norman Luzhny is shown the red card!! Gavin Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.15
Adolfo Hierro knocks the ball forward to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert edges inside the box! Aaron Kluivert comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.15
0-3Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
84.02
James Unsworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Konchesky. Max Konchesky makes a simple pass to Aaron Kluivert. Aaron Kluivert tries a spectacular long range effort but Bruno Varela is on top of it.
85.31
Alex Sommeil hacks Alec Davidson from behind! Alex Sommeil is given a warning by the referee! Alec Davidson stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.54
Alex Sommeil catches Samuel Pinheiro on the ankles. The referee warns Alex Sommeil again to calm down! Samuel Pinheiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
6
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
22.1%
46.8%
31.2%
Scorers
| Aaron Kluivert 4, 75 Alec Davidson 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Aaron Kluivert of Bristol City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Bruno Varela (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Norman Luzhny (DEF) |  | 3 |
| 3. | Craig Hapgood (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kevin Overath (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dale Barry (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alex Sommeil (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jean-Sebastien Sarr (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Daniel Marcelino (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Melchior Westerveld (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stephen McGrory (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Steven Rowett (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Rio Nicholls (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Bill Midgley (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Oswald (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Carl Lee (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Booth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Samuel Pinheiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nuno Galindo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adolfo Hierro (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Konchesky (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gavin Wise (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Aaron Kluivert (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alec Davidson (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Scott James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Terry Forbes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Seth Tolley (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Serrant (ATT) | 0 | |