Match Report


Luton TownLuton Town     Leicester CityLeicester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Massimiliano MalafronteM. Malafronte52
G
1
G
55Stan JohnsonS. Johnson
Mike GalliM. Galli66
D
captain2
D
57Malcolm CroftM. Croft
Frank DelaneyF. Delaney55
D
3
D
56Stanley EhioguS. Ehiogu
Norman InceN. Ince54
D
4
D
49Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg
Tiago AndradeT. Andrade49
D
5
D
46Alan SmithA. Smith
Eoin AthertonE. Atherton57
M
6
M
59Emiliano CesariE. Cesari
Adam McgrealA. Mcgreal52
M
7
M
55Tony DichioT. Dichio
Max BurbageM. Burbage49
M
8
M
50Anthony BowerA. Bower
Sebastian MetzgerS. Metzger55
A
9
A
61Danny FletcherD. Fletcher
Tim KitsonT. Kitson48
A
10captain
A
55Clive PetersC. Peters
George CooperG. Cooper44
A
11
A
50Peter HurstP. Hurst
 
Paul CoppingerP. Coppinger52
G
12
M
48Neil MccannN. Mccann
Teddy BlakeT. Blake49
G
13
M
47Adam MaddisonA. Maddison
Tony GascoigneT. Gascoigne47
D
14
G
45Darius BoatengD. Boateng

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,605 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Luton Town and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Smith.


0.00
Luton Town kick off!
14.21
Eoin Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson makes a looping header on goal but somehow Stan Johnson manages to keep it out.
15.08
Eoin Atherton passes the ball forward to Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
16.17
Anthony Bower hacks Eoin Atherton from behind! The referee warns Anthony Bower to calm down! Eoin Atherton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.41
Carlton Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Dichio. Tony Dichio sees Peter Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Hurst skips past Tiago Andrade! Peter Hurst rockets a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
21.49
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
22.15
Tiago Andrade flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Atherton who takes it down. Eoin Atherton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
26.56
Adam Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to George Cooper. George Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Stan Johnson is on top of it.
28.33
Max Burbage takes it forward alone. Max Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stan Johnson manages to gather it.
36.45
Frank Delaney knocks the ball forward to Max Burbage. Max Burbage flicks a high pass forward to Sebastian Metzger who brings the ball under control. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
38.31
Norman Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Max Burbage. Max Burbage sees a break and surges forward. Max Burbage whips in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger makes a looping header on goal but it flies well off target!
39.44
Anthony Bower hits a low pass to Clive Peters. Clive Peters threads a neat ball through to Danny Fletcher. Some good footwork from Danny Fletcher provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Massimiliano Malafronte has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
44.17
Clive Peters comes in with a late challenge on Norman Ince. The referee brings Clive Peters to one side and gives him a warning! Norman Ince carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.10
Adam Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward to George Cooper who brings the ball under control. George Cooper passes the ball forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
49.01
Frank Delaney pushes up the pitch. Frank Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, George Cooper. George Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.54
Mike Galli threads a neat ball through to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Tim Kitson. Tim Kitson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Croft.
57.32
Eoin Atherton flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Metzger controls it well on his chest. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malcolm Croft.
60.37
Luton Town have made 2 substitutions with Teddy Blake replacing George Cooper and Paul Coppinger replacing Tiago Andrade .
61.37
Norman Ince threads a neat ball through to Max Burbage. Max Burbage changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Max Burbage shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
67.18
Showing composure, Max Burbage plays the ball forward to Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
75.57
Emiliano Cesari flicks a high pass forward. Danny Fletcher collects the pass. Danny Fletcher controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Clive Peters through on goal. Clive Peters shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Massimiliano Malafronte.
77.12
Anthony Bower takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Norman Ince reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
78.50
Carlton Ljungberg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emiliano Cesari. Emiliano Cesari sees Clive Peters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clive Peters makes a probing pass to Peter Hurst but he's offside!
79.48
Paul Coppinger threads the ball through to Eoin Atherton. Eoin Atherton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Metzger. Sebastian Metzger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.30
Tony Dichio knocks the ball forward to Clive Peters. Clive Peters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Fletcher but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Luton Town

Leicester City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
28.2%
46.2%
25.6%

Scorers
Sebastian Metzger 49
Danny Fletcher 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Max Burbage of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Massimiliano Malafronte (GK)
6
2.Mike Galli (DEF)
6
3.Frank Delaney (DEF)
7
4.Norman Ince (DEF)
7
5.Tiago Andrade (DEF)
6
6.Eoin Atherton (MID)
7
7.Adam Mcgreal (MID)
6
8.Max Burbage (MID)
9
9.Sebastian Metzger (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Tim Kitson (ATT)
6
11.George Cooper (ATT)
7
 
12.Paul Coppinger (GK)
6
13.Teddy Blake (GK)
6
14.Tony Gascoigne (DEF)
0

1.Stan Johnson (GK)
8
2.Malcolm Croft (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Ehiogu (DEF)
6
4.Carlton Ljungberg (DEF)
6
5.Alan Smith (DEF)
6
6.Emiliano Cesari (MID)
6
7.Tony Dichio (MID)
6
8.Anthony Bower (MID)
7
9.Danny Fletcher (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Clive Peters (ATT)
8
11.Peter Hurst (ATT)
6
 
12.Neil Mccann (MID)
0
13.Adam Maddison (MID)
0
14.Darius Boateng (GK)
0