Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 17,975 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Manchester United get the match underway!
6.43
0-0Leicester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
9.48
0-0Steve Haynes knocks the ball forward to Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.52
0-0Alberto Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Brown. Robert Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.26
0-1Gavin Lightfoot surges forward with the ball. Gavin Lightfoot controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Lightfoot!
24.13
Steve Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.43
0-1Wes Whelan hacks Mateus Olivas from behind! Wes Whelan is given a warning by the referee! Mateus Olivas hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.19
Brian Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Brown. Robert Brown knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.43
Simon Haynes makes a probing pass to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simion Cuza who gathers it comfortably.
34.23
Gavin Lightfoot takes it forward alone. Gavin Lightfoot shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
39.12
Simon Haynes threads the ball through to Juan Jimenez. Juan Jimenez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.46
0-1Alberto Grimandi advances with the ball. Alberto Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brown. Robert Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head but Simion Cuza is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
48.37
Juan Jimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Brown. Robert Brown shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
51.22
Leicester City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester United's defence.
57.56
Alberto Grimandi decides to run forward with the ball. Alberto Grimandi knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.21
Darius Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateus Olivas. Mateus Olivas knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.10
Darius Charlton advances with the ball. Darius Charlton passes the ball forward to Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.18
Mark Laybutt clumsily knocks into Alfredo Mora. Mark Laybutt is given a warning by the referee! Alfredo Mora runs off the knock.
69.53
Steve Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Laybutt. Mark Laybutt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sylvain Gallagher.
75.29
Juan Jimenez threads the ball through to Eoin Higginbotham. Eoin Higginbotham goes all the way! Eoin Higginbotham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.50
Juan Jimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Gallagher. Stan Gallagher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wes Coppinger.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
30.1%
54.8%
15.1%
Scorers