Match Report


Leicester CityLeicester City     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Stan JohnsonS. Johnson55
G
1
G
47Jon JessJ. Jess
Malcolm CroftM. Croft57
D
2
D
66Glynn VenusG. Venus
Stanley EhioguS. Ehiogu56
D
3
D
62Alan YoungA. Young
Carlton LjungbergC. Ljungberg49
D
4captain
D
57Max KanuM. Kanu
Alan SmithA. Smith46
D
5
M
65Dennis VenemaD. Venema
Emiliano CesariE. Cesari59
M
6
M
62Romero P. CastroR. Castro
Tony DichioT. Dichio55
M
7
M
60Robbie JohnsonR. Johnson
Anthony BowerA. Bower50
M
8
M
58Eoin MurphyE. Murphy
Danny FletcherD. Fletcher61
A
9
A
54Samuel VelosoS. Veloso
Clive PetersC. Peters55
A
captain10
A
47Steve PlowrightS. Plowright
Peter HurstP. Hurst50
A
11
A
43Nigel MaddisonN. Maddison
 
Neil MccannN. Mccann48
M
12
M
52Gavin HenryG. Henry
Adam MaddisonA. Maddison47
M
13
D
49Simon ThompsonS. Thompson
Darius BoatengD. Boateng45
G
14
M
49Ralph BishopR. Bishop

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at King Power Stadium where Leicester City play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 4,873 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Leicester City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean Hendrie.


0.00
Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
4.44
Glynn Venus makes a strong solo run forward. Glynn Venus passes the ball forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
8.26
Max Kanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Venema. Dennis Venema flicks a high pass forward. Nigel Maddison collects the pass. Nigel Maddison plays a quick one-two with Samuel Veloso and rushes in on goal... Nigel Maddison takes a shot at goal but Stan Johnson is on top of it.
10.56
Nigel Maddison catches Stanley Ehiogu on the ankles. Nigel Maddison is shown the yellow card! Stanley Ehiogu runs off the knock.
12.44
Eoin Murphy threads a neat ball through to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
14.12
Dennis Venema makes a beautiful solo run. Dennis Venema knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
15.01
Max Kanu catches Danny Fletcher on the ankles. The referee calls over Max Kanu and shows him a yellow card! Danny Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.48
Tony Dichio controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Fletcher. Danny Fletcher makes a defence splitting pass to Clive Peters. Clive Peters shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.06
From the throw-in, Alan Young picks out Glynn Venus. Glynn Venus flicks a high pass forward to Robbie Johnson who brings the ball under control. Robbie Johnson passes the ball forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright cuts inside the box! Steve Plowright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
26.10
Max Kanu sees Robbie Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Johnson makes a probing pass to Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.43
With a delightful solo run, Robbie Johnson stretches the opposition's defence. Robbie Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.35
Stanley Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Anthony Bower. Anthony Bower makes an attacking run forward. Anthony Bower makes a probing pass to Clive Peters but he's offside!
34.35
Robbie Johnson makes a probing pass to Nigel Maddison. Without breaking stride, Nigel Maddison plays the ball forward to Samuel Veloso who has made a great run into the box. Samuel Veloso makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.56
Emiliano Cesari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst passes the ball forward to Clive Peters. Some silky footwork from Clive Peters provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
38.49
With vision, Romero P. Castro laces a weighted ball forward to Nigel Maddison. Nigel Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Veloso. Samuel Veloso flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.49
Romero P. Castro comes in with a late challenge on Tony Dichio. Romero P. Castro is warned by the referee! Tony Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.41
Glynn Venus knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Castro. Romero P. Castro threads a neat ball through to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Stan Johnson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
44.47
Robbie Johnson sees Samuel Veloso in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Samuel Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers 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 Leicester City kick off!
48.16
Eoin Murphy makes a simple pass to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stan Johnson who gathers it comfortably.
49.04
Stanley Ehiogu darts forward. Stanley Ehiogu brings the ball forward. Stanley Ehiogu makes a great pass forward. Peter Hurst runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
60.55
Wolverhampton Wanderers have made a substitution with Ralph Bishop replacing Samuel Veloso .
61.62
Alan Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Venema. Dennis Venema controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Bishop. Ralph Bishop heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
63.47
Tony Dichio advances with the ball. Tony Dichio shoots from distance. Jon Jess gets down and covers it.
65.16
Carlton Ljungberg catches Steve Plowright on the ankles. The referee brings Carlton Ljungberg to one side and gives him a warning! Steve Plowright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.23
Romero P. Castro threads a neat ball through to Ralph Bishop. Ralph Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Nigel Maddison. With a superhuman jump, Nigel Maddison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.35
Seeing a gap ahead, Romero P. Castro plays the ball forward to Steve Plowright. Steve Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Ralph Bishop. Ralph Bishop cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.28
Eoin Murphy changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eoin Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley Ehiogu.
79.57
Emiliano Cesari barges into Eoin Murphy. The referee calls over Emiliano Cesari and warns him to calm down! Eoin Murphy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.32
Dennis Venema knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Bishop. Ralph Bishop makes a simple pass, allowing Nigel Maddison to run into the box. Nigel Maddison looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
84.07
Robbie Johnson barges into Tony Dichio. Robbie Johnson is given a warning by the referee! Tony Dichio runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Leicester City

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
2
9
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37%
63%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%

Scorers
Steve Plowright 27

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Steve Plowright of Wolverhampton Wanderers

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

1.Jon Jess (GK)
6
2.Glynn Venus (DEF)
7
3.Alan Young (DEF)
7
4.Max Kanu (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Dennis Venema (MID)
7
6.Romero P. Castro (MID)
7
7.Robbie Johnson (MID)
8
8.Eoin Murphy (MID)
7
9.Samuel Veloso (ATT)
6
10.Steve Plowright (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Nigel Maddison (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Gavin Henry (MID)
0
13.Simon Thompson (DEF)
0
14.Ralph Bishop (MID)
6