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Leicester wins a thrilling League Cup match against Walsall
Walsall, West Midlands (September 24, 2024). Leicester City defeated Walsall in a vibrant League Cup third-round encounter held at the Poundland Bescot Stadium. The match was decided in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw in regulation time.
The match was dominated by Leicester, who held 74% possession and took 9 shots, 2 of them on target. However, the Walsall defense was solid, keeping the score at zero until the end of regulation time.
The first half was uneventful, with both teams showing a conservative game and not generating many scoring chances. The second half was more dynamic, with Leicester being more aggressive in attack and Walsall looking to take advantage of the few opportunities they had.
The game went to extra time after a goalless draw in regulation time. Extra time was played with a more intense rhythm, with both teams looking for the win. In the 120th minute, Leicester took the lead with a penalty converted by R. Pereira, but Walsall equalized in the next minute with a penalty converted by T. Allen.
In the penalty shootout, Leicester was more effective and managed to win 4-2. Leicester’s goals were converted by R. Pereira, C. Coady and O. Skipp. Walsall’s penalties were missed by T. Allen, D. Okagbue and L. Gordon.
The encounter was marked by the discipline of both teams, with a total of 19 fouls and 6 yellow cards (3 for Walsall and 2 for Leicester).
Leicester: 74% possession, 9 shots (2 on target, 6 off target), 2 corners, 6 fouls, 2 yellow cards, None red cards
Walsall: 26% possession, 7 shots (1 on target, 2 off target), 6 corners, 12 fouls, 3 yellow cards, None red cards
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Substitutions walsall: at minute 66 J. Jellis came in and C. Lakin went out., at minute 71 T. Allen came in and R. Maher went out., at minute 75 D. Johnson came in and A. Adomah went out., at minute 75 J. Matt came in and N. Lowe went out.
Substitutions leicester: at minute 69 J. Ayew came in and O. Edouard went out., at minute 79 B. El Khannouss came in and F. Buonanotte went out., at minute 80 K. McAteer came in and B. De Cordova-Reid went out., at minute 80 O. Skipp came in and H. Choudhury went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Walsall
Leicester
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