FT Leicester City 2 - 1
Crystal Palace
Commentary:
90+5' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+5' Both teams could have won today but Leicester just managed to carve out the victory
90+5' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+5' Today's attendance is 31896.
90+5' Ball possession: Leicester: 50%, Crystal Palace: 50%.
90+4' Leicester start a counter attack.
90+4' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+4' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
90+3' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+3' Joel Ward puts in a cross...
90+3' The referee signals a free kick as Timothy Castagne from Leicester trips Wilfried Zaha
90+2' Safe hands from Kasper Schmeichel as he comes out and claims the ball
90+2' Jordan Ayew puts in a cross...
90+1' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
90+1' Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 4 minute(s) of time to be added.
90' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
90' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90' Ball possession: Leicester: 52%, Crystal Palace: 48%.
89' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
89' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
89' James Maddison is leaving the field to be replaced by Timothy Castagne in a tactical substitution.
88' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
88' James Maddison puts in a cross...
87' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
87' Leicester are in control of the ball.
86' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
86' Harvey Barnes puts in a cross...
86' Leicester are trying to create something here.
86' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
86' The game is restarted.
85' Ball possession: Leicester: 54%, Crystal Palace: 46%.
85' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
85' Safe hands from Kasper Schmeichel as he comes out and claims the ball
85' Jean-Philippe Mateta has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
85' Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace heads the ball to a team mate.
84' Eberechi Eze swings in a cross from the free kick.
84' The referee signals a free kick as Youri Tielemans from Leicester trips Eberechi Eze
83' Leicester are in control of the ball.
83' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
82' James Maddison puts in a cross...
82' Leicester are trying to create something here.
82' Leicester are in control of the ball.
81' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
80' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
80' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
80' James Maddison takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
80' Ball possession: Leicester: 53%, Crystal Palace: 47%.
79' The referee signals a free kick as Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace trips Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
79' Leicester are trying to create something here.
78' Leicester are in control of the ball.
78' The referee signals a free kick as Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace trips Daniel Amartey
77' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
77' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Ademola Lookman is leaving the field to be replaced by Harvey Barnes in a tactical substitution.
76' Patson Daka is leaving the field to be replaced by Kelechi Iheanacho in a tactical substitution.
76' Patson Daka comes back onto the field.
75' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
75' Ball possession: Leicester: 54%, Crystal Palace: 46%.
74' The match resumes with a drop ball.
74' Patson Daka is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
73' Patson Daka is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
72' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
72' Patson Daka from Leicester directs a ball squarely in the box, but Vicente Guaita runs out to collect the ball
71' Leicester plays a short goal kick.
70' Reckless challenge there. Ademola Lookman commits a rough foul on Jordan Ayew
70' Ball possession: Leicester: 56%, Crystal Palace: 44%.
70' Patson Daka from Leicester directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
69' Leicester are in control of the ball.
69' Jeffrey Schlupp has a great chance to score, but fails to score as his effort is blocked!
69' Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace takes a short corner kick from the left.
69' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
69' Jordan Ayew of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
69' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
68' Nampalys Mendy could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
68' Leicester are in control of the ball.
67' After a tactical foul, Luke Thomas sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
67' Luke Thomas from Leicester goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jordan Ayew
67' The referee signals a free kick as James Maddison from Leicester trips Eberechi Eze
67' Leicester are in control of the ball.
66' With the goal, Crystal Palace have reduced their deficit. Will they be capable of pulling something out of the game?
65' G O O O O A A A L - Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace heads home the loose ball65' HE MISSES! - Wilfried Zaha takes the spot-kick but Kasper Schmeichel blocks it!65' VAR - RETAKE PENALTY! - VAR check in progress. The referee will check the execution of the penalty taken by Crystal Palace.
65' Ball possession: Leicester: 56%, Crystal Palace: 44%.
64' VAR - PENALTY ! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, a potential penalty situation.
64' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace was not successful from the penalty spot.
63' PENALTY - Youri Tielemans from Leicester concedes a penalty for tripping Jordan Ayew.
63' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace takes a short corner kick from the right.
62' A shot by Jordan Ayew is blocked.
62' Could be a good chance here as Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
62' Leicester are in control of the ball.
61' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
61' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
61' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
60' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
60' Ball possession: Leicester: 58%, Crystal Palace: 42%.
60' A shot by Jordan Ayew is blocked.
60' Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace passes the ball to a team mate.
60' Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
59' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
59' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
58' Conor Gallagher is leaving the field to be replaced by Eberechi Eze in a tactical substitution.
58' Cheikhou Kouyate is leaving the field to be replaced by James McArthur in a tactical substitution.
57' That's a great ball by James Justin from Leicester. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
57' Leicester are trying to create something here.
57' Leicester are in control of the ball.
56' James Maddison takes the free-kick but it is blocked by the wall
55' Ball possession: Leicester: 59%, Crystal Palace: 41%.
55' Dangerous challenge by Joachim Andersen from Crystal Palace. Patson Daka on the receiving end of that.
54' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
53' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
53' The game is in a period of relative inactivity, with neither side able to apply pressure.
53' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
52' Leicester are trying to create something here.
52' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
51' Safe hands from Vicente Guaita as he comes out and claims the ball
51' Ademola Lookman from Leicester had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
51' Luke Thomas puts in a cross...
51' Luke Thomas from Leicester tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
50' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
50' Great skill from James Maddison as he dribbles past his opponents
50' Ball possession: Leicester: 60%, Crystal Palace: 40%.
50' The referee signals a free kick as Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace trips Nampalys Mendy
49' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Luke Thomas
49' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilfried Zaha
49' James Justin from Leicester heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
49' James Maddison from Leicester swings in the corner from the right.
48' Joel Ward relieves the pressure with a clearance
48' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall puts in a cross...
48' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
47' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
47' Youri Tielemans from Leicester tries to score from outside the penalty box, but the shot is nowhere near the target.
47' Joachim Andersen relieves the pressure with a clearance
47' James Maddison from Leicester swings in the corner from the right.
46' Youri Tielemans forces a good save from Vicente Guaita who turns the ball behind for a corner!
46' Leicester are trying to create something here.
46' The second half is underway.
45+3' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+3' Ball possession: Leicester: 60%, Crystal Palace: 40%.
45+3' Jean-Philippe Mateta relieves the pressure with a clearance
45+3' James Maddison from Leicester swings in the corner from the right.
45+2' A shot by James Maddison is blocked.
45+2' Leicester are trying to create something here.
45+1' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
45+1' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
45' The fourth official shows there are 2 minute(s) of time to be added.
45' Ball possession: Leicester: 59%, Crystal Palace: 41%.
45' A great goal by Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
45' James Maddison provided the assist for the goal.
45' G O O O A A A L - Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall scores with the left foot!45' James Maddison of Leicester passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Patson Daka of Leicester passes the ball to a team mate.
45' Marc Guehi could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
45' The referee signals a free kick as Cheikhou Kouyate from Crystal Palace trips Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
44' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
44' James Maddison from Leicester crosses the ball, but it goes out for a throw-in.
43' Safe hands from Kasper Schmeichel as he comes out and claims the ball
43' Joachim Andersen sends a long ball upfield.
43' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
42' Luke Thomas from Leicester directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
42' Cheikhou Kouyate from Crystal Palace concedes a foul on Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
41' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
40' Leicester are in control of the ball.
40' Ball possession: Leicester: 59%, Crystal Palace: 41%.
40' Leicester managed to score the important first goal. Will they build on that?
39' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall provided the assist for the goal.
39' G O O O A A A L - Ademola Lookman scores with the right foot!39' Great skill from Ademola Lookman as he dribbles past his opponents
39' Could be a good chance here as Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
38' James Maddison from Leicester goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jeffrey Schlupp
38' Leicester are trying to create something here.
38' The ref blows his whistle. Joel Ward charged James Justin from behind and it's a free-kick
37' Safe hands from Kasper Schmeichel as he comes out and claims the ball
37' Jordan Ayew puts in a cross...
37' Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
37' Luke Thomas could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
36' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
36' Cheikhou Kouyate is penalised for pushing James Maddison.
36' A shot by Wilfried Zaha is blocked.
35' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
35' Youri Tielemans fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
35' Ball possession: Leicester: 55%, Crystal Palace: 45%.
34' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
34' Tyrick Mitchell is injured and is replaced by Joel Ward.
33' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
33' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
32' After a tactical foul, Tyrick Mitchell sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
32' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Nampalys Mendy
32' Tyrick Mitchell comes back onto the field.
31' Leicester are in control of the ball.
31' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
31' The game is restarted.
31' Tyrick Mitchell is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
30' Ball possession: Leicester: 54%, Crystal Palace: 46%.
29' Tyrick Mitchell is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
29' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
28' Leicester are in control of the ball.
27' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
27' Both sides are struggling to open up the opponent's defense
26' Leicester are in control of the ball.
26' Ademola Lookman from Leicester concedes a foul on Jordan Ayew but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
26' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
25' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
25' Ball possession: Leicester: 53%, Crystal Palace: 47%.
24' Conor Gallagher is penalised for pushing Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.
24' Crystal Palace are trying to create something here.
23' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
23' Caglar Soyuncu from Leicester had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
23' James Maddison swings in a cross from the free kick.
22' The referee signals a free kick as Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace trips James Maddison
22' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
22' Ademola Lookman from Leicester makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
21' Oh no. From a promising position Patson Daka from Leicester miskicks completely. Opportunity wasted.
21' James Justin puts in a cross...
21' Leicester are trying to create something here.
20' Leicester plays a short goal kick.
20' Ball possession: Leicester: 48%, Crystal Palace: 52%.
20' What a miss! Joachim Andersen has a great opportunity to score, but sends his header wide of goal!
20' Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace swings in the corner from the right.
19' Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace makes an aerial pass in the box, but it´s blocked by an opponent player.
19' Conor Gallagher from Crystal Palace takes a short corner kick from the right.
19' Jean-Philippe Mateta forces a good save from Kasper Schmeichel who turns the ball behind for a corner!
19' Could be a good chance here as Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
18' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
17' Leicester are trying to create something here.
17' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
16' Tyrick Mitchell from Crystal Palace tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
16' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
15' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Ball possession: Leicester: 52%, Crystal Palace: 48%.
14' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
14' Leicester plays a short goal kick.
13' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
13' A shot by Patson Daka is blocked.
13' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
12' Reckless challenge there. Nampalys Mendy commits a rough foul on Jean-Philippe Mateta
12' Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
12' Leicester are trying to create something here.
11' The referee signals a free kick as Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace trips Nampalys Mendy
11' Leicester are in control of the ball.
10' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
10' Ball possession: Leicester: 49%, Crystal Palace: 51%.
9' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Caglar Soyuncu relieves the pressure with a clearance
9' Conor Gallagher swings in a cross from the free kick.
8' James Maddison from Leicester goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Wilfried Zaha
8' Leicester plays a short goal kick.
8' Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace sends an effort wide of target
8' Could be a good chance here as Jeffrey Schlupp from Crystal Palace cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
7' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
7' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
6' Luke Thomas from Leicester crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
6' Leicester take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
6' Crystal Palace plays a short goal kick.
5' How did he miss that? Ademola Lookman has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
5' Luke Thomas carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
5' Ball possession: Leicester: 68%, Crystal Palace: 32%.
5' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
4' Crystal Palace are in control of the ball.
3' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Crystal Palace take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
3' Nampalys Mendy is penalised for pushing Conor Gallagher.
2' Leicester take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
2' Leicester are in control of the ball.
1' Leicester are in control of the ball.
1' The pitch is in good condition today allowing for more technical play
1' It's a nice warm day for playing football.
1' Crystal Palace kick-off, and the game is underway.
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