Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     WatfordWatford
Matty StringerMatty Stringer James Maher James Maher
Francis TerryF. Terry61
G
1
G
65Alun NaylorA. Naylor
Peter MooreP. Moore65
D
captain2captain
D
46Brendan LaycockB. Laycock
Carl TolleyC. Tolley50
D
3
D
44Jon McgrealJ. Mcgreal
Alassandro BaccinA. Baccin48
D
4
D
65Alex BradyA. Brady
Eoin CopeE. Cope46
D
5
D
41Martin KurthM. Kurth
Dennis ThatcherD. Thatcher61
M
6
M
63Colin DraperC. Draper
Jody ClarkeJ. Clarke46
M
7
M
44Ronnie DuberryR. Duberry
Alessandro GhirardelloA. Ghirardello45
M
8
M
61Ledley MustoeL. Mustoe
Ivan VassellI. Vassell43
M
9
M
40Anthony WetherallA. Wetherall
Spencer GardnerS. Gardner66
A
10
A
56Oleg BattyO. Batty
Darren FroggattD. Froggatt63
A
11
A
55George RichardsG. Richards
 
Tiago FerreiraT. Ferreira55
A
12
D
60David HaynesD. Haynes
Lomano BrandL. Brand52
G
13
M
50Sylvain EdghillS. Edghill
Wilco BoumaW. Bouma49
A
14
A
52Yuri van BeekY. van Beek
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Watford. A crowd of 12,786 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Leicester City and Watford are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Vieira.


0.00
Watford get the match underway!
3.38
Jon Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Duberry. Ronnie Duberry knocks the ball forward to Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Draper. Colin Draper beats his man to it with a header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.41
Anthony Wetherall knocks the ball forward to Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
10.00
Alex Brady flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Duberry who takes it down. Ronnie Duberry takes it forward alone. Ronnie Duberry cuts inside the box! Ronnie Duberry cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
16.08
Oleg Batty makes a probing pass to George Richards. George Richards finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
18.03
With imagination, Jon Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Ronnie Duberry. Ronnie Duberry sees George Richards in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. George Richards tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
22.51
Ledley Mustoe sees a break and surges forward. Ledley Mustoe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alassandro Baccin.
24.07
Anthony Wetherall makes a probing pass to George Richards. George Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Francis Terry who gathers it comfortably.
26.18
Dennis Thatcher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jody Clarke. Jody Clarke shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
30.35
Ivan Vassell hacks Oleg Batty from behind! The referee calls over Ivan Vassell and warns him to calm down! Oleg Batty stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.34
Anthony Wetherall flicks a high pass forward to George Richards who brings the ball under control. George Richards whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
36.05
Ledley Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Oleg Batty. Oleg Batty plays a one-two with George Richards and advances towards the goal... Oleg Batty cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.50
Jon Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Alex Brady. Alex Brady controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Richards. George Richards shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Francis Terry.
39.12
Ronnie Duberry takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Spencer Gardner gets to the ball and clears it up field.
40.03
Carl Tolley sees Ivan Vassell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ivan Vassell brings the ball forward. Ivan Vassell knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Froggatt. Darren Froggatt powers a header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Leicester City appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leicester City start the second half!
48.29
Spencer Gardner takes it forward alone. Spencer Gardner makes a probing pass to Darren Froggatt but he's offside!
53.50
Ronnie Duberry hacks Alessandro Ghirardello from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alessandro Ghirardello grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
55.02
Alessandro Ghirardello flicks a high pass forward. Darren Froggatt collects the pass. Darren Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Gardner. Spencer Gardner directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
60.27
Eoin Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Tolley. Carl Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Gardner. Spencer Gardner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.20
Without breaking stride, Oleg Batty plays the ball forward to George Richards. George Richards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
63.32
Jon Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Ledley Mustoe. Showing composure, Ledley Mustoe picks a pass forward to George Richards. George Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Vassell.
66.36
Jody Clarke surges forward with the ball. Jody Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Froggatt. Darren Froggatt connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
67.36
Alessandro Ghirardello flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Gardner collects the pass. Spencer Gardner lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Froggatt. Darren Froggatt connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Alun Naylor had no chance!! Goal for Leicester City!
72.35
Alassandro Baccin flicks a high pass forward to Jody Clarke who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Jody Clarke plays the ball forward to Spencer Gardner. Spencer Gardner shoots from 20 yards. Alun Naylor gets down and covers it.
73.55
Colin Draper runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Colin Draper knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alassandro Baccin.
75.47
Alassandro Baccin flicks a high pass forward. Ivan Vassell controls it well on his chest. Ivan Vassell passes the ball forward to Alessandro Ghirardello. Alessandro Ghirardello whips in a cross ball towards Spencer Gardner. Spencer Gardner is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Watford
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
29.3%
45.1%
25.6%

Scorers
Spencer Gardner 55, 75
Darren Froggatt 67
Ronnie Duberry 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Spencer Gardner of Leicester City

Match Ratings
1.Francis Terry (GK)
6
2.Peter Moore (DEF)
6
3.Carl Tolley (DEF)
6
4.Alassandro Baccin (DEF)
6
5.Eoin Cope (DEF)
6
6.Dennis Thatcher (MID)
6
7.Jody Clarke (MID)
6
8.Alessandro Ghirardello (MID)
7
9.Ivan Vassell (MID)
6
10.Spencer Gardner (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Darren Froggatt (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tiago Ferreira (ATT)
0
13.Lomano Brand (GK)
0
14.Wilco Bouma (ATT)
0

1.Alun Naylor (GK)
6
2.Brendan Laycock (DEF)
6
3.Jon Mcgreal (DEF)
6
4.Alex Brady (DEF)
6
5.Martin Kurth (DEF)
6
6.Colin Draper (MID)
6
7.Ronnie Duberry (MID)goal scoredyellow card
7
8.Ledley Mustoe (MID)
6
9.Anthony Wetherall (MID)
6
10.Oleg Batty (ATT)
6
11.George Richards (ATT)
6
 
12.David Haynes (DEF)
0
13.Sylvain Edghill (MID)
0
14.Yuri van Beek (ATT)
0