FFO Champ, Stoke City vs. Leicester City (Fri Jan 30) Stoke City | Leicester City 4-2-0-3-1 C | 5-3-2 L Ryan Craig | Darren Lear | M_Flekken GK | GK A_Areola Miranda DF | DF Y_Berchiche K_Kaladze DF | DF G_Montiel E_Abidal DF | DF J_Angelino J_Calvo DF | DF N_Aguerd N_OReilly DM | DF L_Dunk S_Diabate DM | MF R_De_Paul D_Scarlett FW | MF F_Kessie J_Gonzaga AM | FW K_Dolberg T_Berenbruch AM | FW Ronaldinho Xavi AM | MF G_Rutter | S_Simonsen SUB | SUB M_Muller E_Stevens SUB | SUB A_Sorensen L_Andreasen SUB | SUB N_Kante M_Rente SUB | SUB A_Djalo M_Okugawa SUB | SUB S_Doumbia Min. 1 :(lei) Tactical Change by Leicester City ... Leicester City have changed their playing style to C Min. 1 :(lei) R_De_Paul sprints past S_Diabate ... It was as if the defender wasn't even there ... E_Abidal with an ugly foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment ... The Referee calls him over ... What's it going to be? ... YELLOW CARD! ... FREE KICK! ... Ronaldinho hits it over the wall ... It hits the bar and goes over ... Well, it's kinda 50/50 ... Sometimes they go in, sometimes they don't Min. 2 :(lei) F_Kessie spots Ronaldinho who is in acres of space ... Ronaldinho tries to beat M_Flekken from outside the area! ... M_Flekken fists it away ... That was a good save! Min. 9 :(sto) N_OReilly sprints down the flank ... He plays the ball across to D_Scarlett ... D_Scarlett tries to place it in the corner! ... It hits the inside of the post ... It falls right into A_Areola's arms ... He's spilt it! ... But he gathers it second time round! Min. 13 :(lei) K_Dolberg jumps over the defender's challenge ... K_Dolberg blasts it at the goal! ... The shot slips through M_Flekken's hands ... But goes wide! ... He got away with that! ... Goal kick given! ... That looked like a corner to me Min. 14 :(lei) G_Montiel jumps over D_Scarlett's challenge ... T_Berenbruch fouls ... That was disgusting ... He's warned for that one ... Anymore like that and he will find himself in the book Min. 15 :(sto) K_Kaladze takes a throw in ... He throws the ball into T_Berenbruch ... J_Angelino takes the player out!! ... The ref turns away!! Min. 16 :(sto) N_OReilly slips past his marker F_Kessie ... The ball is whipped into Miranda ... R_De_Paul takes the ball and the player!! ... But the ref waves play on!! Min. 17 :(lei) G_Rutter cuts in on E_Abidal's blind side ... J_Gonzaga with an over the top challenge Min. 18 :(lei) J_Angelino is clutching his leg! ... That doesn't look good ... But he'll continue and try to run it off Min. 22 :(lei) N_Aguerd knocks the ball past K_Kaladze ... Now he crosses to J_Angelino! ... J_Angelino flings a shot at goal! ... M_Flekken fists it away ... That was a good save! Min. 24 :(sto) K_Kaladze with the first time pass to J_Calvo ... J_Calvo smashed the ball towards the bottom corner! ... OOOOHHHHH!! ... Unbelievable!! ... It's gone wide Min. 34 :(sto) Miranda cuts inside the defender ... He sees a team mate in space ... He passes it to E_Abidal ... E_Abidal with the drive! ... A_Areola has it covered ... It takes a bobble! ... A_Areola is left flat-footed ... It's gone wide!! Min. 36 :(sto) T_Berenbruch hoofs it upfield to find Xavi ... Xavi bears down on goal! ... It goes wide! ... He has squandered a golden opportunity Min. 37 :(sto) E_Abidal is first to the loose ball ... He plays the ball across to K_Kaladze ... K_Kaladze blasts it at the goal! ... Terrific shot ... It takes a bounce of the defender ... The deflection takes it just wide ... That's unlucky! ... CORNER! ... S_Diabate floats the ball in! ... That's a poor one ... N_Aguerd belts it clear Min. 39 :(sto) J_Calvo has the ball ... He knocks the ball past L_Dunk ... He puts in T_Berenbruch! ... T_Berenbruch looks to see where A_Areola is! ... He shoots! ... GOAL!! ... He scores! ... Can You Believe It? ... That's put Stoke City ahead! ... Stoke City 1-0 Leicester City ... Min. 40 :(lei) Tactical Change by Leicester City ... Leicester City have changed their playing style to A Min. 43 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 4 minutes of injury time. Min. 47 :(sto) Miranda holds the ball up ... He sees D_Scarlett in space! ... D_Scarlett with the header! ... A_Areola with a fantastic point blank save ... He gave the striker no chance Min. 49 :(sto) N_OReilly turns past J_Angelino ... He has created space for himself now ... N_OReilly with a thundering drive! ... It hammers off the bar and loops up high into the air ... The defenders out leap the attackers ... The ball is away and clear from the danger area Min. 49 :(sto) D_Scarlett has broken through the defence! ... He is clean through on A_Areola! ... G_Rutter hacks him down! ... The Referee consults his linesman ... Now he calls the player over ... YELLOW CARD! ... He is lucky not to have seen red really ... That looked to be a late tackle on the replays! ... FREE KICK ... This is very far out ... S_Diabate shapes to shoot ... He plays it to D_Scarlett instead ... But G_Montiel wins the ball with a sliding challenge ... CORNER! ... J_Calvo floats the ball in! ... It comes to N_OReilly ... He fires it towards to goal ... But A_Areola makes a superb stop down low ... CORNER! ... S_Diabate hits it towards the far post! ... The ball comes to K_Kaladze ... He knocks it goalward ... A_Areola with the acrobatic save ... He must have spotted the TV cameras! ************* HALF TIME **************** Half Time Score: Stoke City 1-0 Leicester City Min. 47 :(sto) T_Berenbruch fires over a low cross to N_OReilly ... N_Aguerd fouls badly ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment Min. 51 :(sto) J_Calvo looks around for some movement ... He sees a man in space! ... He hits the ball up to J_Gonzaga ... J_Gonzaga tries to catch the keeper out! ... A_Areola with a fantastic point blank save ... He shows why he is the number 1 Min. 56 :(sto) D_Scarlett lands a left hook on J_Angelino! ... He could be off here! ... The Referee reaches to his pocket! ... He jots down his name! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... I think he was lucky to escape with a caution! Min. 68 :(sto) J_Calvo runs at the defence ... He nutmegs Ronaldinho ... He showed his class there ... But G_Montiel slid in ... It was a well timed tackle and it had to be Min. 68 :(lei) G_Rutter controls the ball immaculately ... Leaves the defenders for dead ... This looks like it could be a great chance ... G_Rutter hits the shot! ... It swerves a lot! ... M_Flekken with an easy save ... He just oozes confidence Min. 70 :(sto) Substitution by Stoke City ... COMING ON: L_Andreasen ... COMING OFF: S_Diabate Min. 70 :(lei) Tactical Change by Leicester City ... R_De_Paul will now play as a AM Min. 70 :(lei) Tactical Change by Leicester City ... G_Rutter will now play as a AM Min. 70 :(lei) R_De_Paul is out on the right ... He moves the ball left to J_Angelino ... A cracking drive from J_Angelino! ... But M_Flekken just gets his fingers to that one Min. 71 :(lei) L_Dunk slumps to the ground! ... He isn't going to continue! Min. 71 :(lei) Substitution by Leicester City ... COMING ON: A_Sorensen ... COMING OFF: L_Dunk Min. 75 :(lei) Ronaldinho with the dribble ... He's through on goal ... Ronaldinho with the shot! ... M_Flekken parries the shot ... And the defender clears it! Min. 79 :(sto) T_Berenbruch cuts in on A_Sorensen's blind side ... But Y_Berchiche wins the ball with a sliding challenge Min. 81 :(lei) G_Rutter runs at the defence ... He nutmegs J_Calvo ... He showed his class there ... J_Gonzaga with a deliberate foul ... That was a deliberate act that deserves punishment ... The Referee calls him over ... The ref is taking his time with him! ... He lets him off with a strong talking too Min. 83 :(sto) Substitution by Stoke City ... COMING ON: M_Rente ... COMING OFF: Xavi Min. 83 :(sto) Substitution by Stoke City ... COMING ON: M_Okugawa ... COMING OFF: J_Gonzaga Min. 83 :(sto) M_Rente plays it to his team mate for a one-two ... N_OReilly decides to go for goal instead! ... Ronaldinho with an ugly foul ... There's no place in the game for that kind of challenge ... The Referee calls him for a talk ... He's going to let him off for that ... Oh no he isn't! ... YELLOW CARD!! ... He's told him he's going to keep an eye on him now! Min. 84 :(lei) F_Kessie sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... Ronaldinho gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... Ronaldinho with a terrific drive! ... It's gone over ... Well he must have left his shooting boots at home for that one Min. 85 :(sto) D_Scarlett sprints past N_Aguerd ... The ball hits G_Montiel in the face! ... And goes clear! Min. 86 :(sto) Miranda sidesteps J_Angelino ... He showed great skill there ... Miranda with the chance! ... It hits the post!! ... But he beats the defender to the rebound ... OHHHHHHHH!! ... He's put it over Min. 88 :(REF) The 4th official signals there will be 2 minutes of injury time. Min. 88 :(sto) M_Rente sees a team mate making a run! ... He swings the ball in ... T_Berenbruch gets on the end of the pass ... He is in space! ... N_Aguerd reads the play well Min. 89 :(sto) L_Andreasen with a glorious 60-yard pass to M_Rente ... M_Rente tries one from the edge of the box! ... He's dragged it wide!! ... He looks horrified by that miss! ... He puts his face in his hands! Min. 90 :(lei) A_Sorensen with the first time pass to K_Dolberg ... K_Dolberg with the side footed shot! ... M_Flekken has it covered ... It takes a bobble! ... M_Flekken is left flat-footed ... It's gone wide!! ************* FULL TIME **************** Match Details ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Venue : Bet365 Stadium ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stoke City Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : J_Calvo (Man of the Match) Scorers : T_Berenbruch (39) Sent Off : N/A Booked : E_Abidal (1), D_Scarlett (56) Injured : N/A ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leicester City Match Info ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Best player : Ronaldinho Scorers : N/A Sent Off : N/A Booked : , G_Rutter (49)Ronaldinho (83) Injured : L_Dunk (71) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Match Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stoke City | Leicester City Attempts on Goal : 13 | 9 Off target : 8 | 4 On target : 5 | 5 Possession : 55 | 45 Corners : 3 | 0 Red Cards : 0 | 0 Yellow Cards : 2 | 2 Subs Used : 3 | 1 Fouls : 9 | 9 Key Tackles : 0 | 8 Key Passes : 13 | 5 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Final Score : Stoke City 1 - 0 Leicester City ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Player Statistics - Stoke City Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- M_Flekken GK 27 1 1 1 25 | 96 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 46 0 0 0 Miranda DF 1 21 16 12 27 | 96 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 36 16 K_Kaladze DF 1 20 17 11 26 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 34 36 E_Abidal DF 1 20 15 9 28 | 96 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 16 17 17 J_Calvo DF 1 19 16 14 26 | 96 0 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 58 14 N_OReilly DM 1 19 21 12 22 | 96 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 26 34 S_Diabate DM 1 17 20 6 26 | 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D_Scarlett FW 1 9 16 23 22 | 96 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 10 J_Gonzaga AM 1 5 18 21 29 | 87 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 T_Berenbruch AM 1 10 21 20 24 | 96 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 13 28 Xavi AM 1 13 20 15 28 | 87 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 S_Simonsen GK 23 1 1 1 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E_Stevens DF 1 19 14 5 24 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L_Andreasen DM 1 15 19 6 29 | 22 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 0 M_Rente MF 1 11 16 10 29 | 9 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 36 18 M_Okugawa FW 1 10 13 16 16 | 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Player Statistics - Leicester City Name Pos St Tk Ps Sh Ag | Min Sav Ktk Kps Ass Sht Gls Yel Red KAb TAb PAb SAb ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A_Areola GK 26 1 1 1 25 | 96 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 0 0 Y_Berchiche DF 1 22 17 14 22 | 96 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 0 0 G_Montiel DF 1 22 16 14 27 | 96 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 J_Angelino DF 1 22 16 9 22 | 96 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 16 0 42 N_Aguerd DF 1 23 15 13 21 | 96 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 30 19 0 L_Dunk DF 1 22 16 11 22 | 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R_De_Paul AM 1 3 22 19 24 | 96 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 12 0 F_Kessie MF 1 15 23 10 27 | 96 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 K_Dolberg FW 1 3 15 23 27 | 96 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 Ronaldinho FW 1 7 18 20 20 | 96 0 0 0 0 4 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 34 G_Rutter AM 1 6 20 19 22 | 96 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 -2 -2 9 M_Muller GK 21 1 1 1 31 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_Sorensen DF 1 21 16 9 29 | 21 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18 0 N_Kante DM 1 13 20 12 25 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A_Djalo MF 1 3 20 17 30 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S_Doumbia FW 1 7 14 18 20 | 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1769802068 Produced from ESMS+ V3.40