Leicester Grab Draw At Ipswich

IPSWICH TOWN 0-0 LEICESTER CITY

 

Leicester City grabbed a decent 0-0 draw away at Ipswich, as both teams had chances to win.

 

Firstly Leicester City’s Robbie Neilson made his league debut for the Foxes, resulting in this Neilson became Leicester City’s 1000^th player to play in a competitive fixture for the Foxes.

 

Onto the action, both teams had early chances to break the deadlock. Leicester City’s Wayne Brown had a golden opportunity in the 2^nd minute, as his header cleared the crossbar. At the other end Jon Stead tested Foxes keeper Chris Weale.

 

In the 8^th minute Ipswich tested Chris Weale again, it was former Manchester United player Lee Martin who had the effort on goal from six yards.

 

Around the 20^th minute Leicester started to dominate as two golden chances went City’s way. First Matty Fryatt had a chance to score, then a couple of minutes later Steve Howard saw his close range shot go harmlessly over the bar.

 

Ipswich’s Jonathan Walters had two chances to find the net. The Irishman tried two hopeless shots from 25 yards but Weale saved both shots comfortably. As for Leicester the Foxes defence was hard to break down, as Centre Backs Wayne Brown and Jack Hobbs were defending very well.

 

It was coming towards the half-time whistle and Leicester should have really scored near the end of the break. Matty Fryatt created a chance for himself; however Ipswich defender Pim Balkestein was able to get the block in. The Half-time whistle went soon after, as both sides went into the break at a goalless 0-0.

 

 

  

At the beginning of the second half, Ipswich made two changes to their side. Tamas Priskin came on for Colin Healy and youngster Connor Wickham came on for Jon Stead. The start of the first half was nothing special, as both teams defences were on top in the second half.

 

Leicester City though did have the first chance of the half, as Matty Fryatt found space on the edge of the 18 yard box but his shot was saved by Richard Wright. Ipswich also had a chance as yet again Jonathan Walters saw his close range shot saved by Leicester goalkeeper Chris Weale.

 

The defences started to dominate again as around the 60^th minute; Ipswich defender Gareth McAuley blocked a Matt Oakley shot. Ipswich was also pressing but crosses from Jonathan Walters were easily cleared by City centre backs Wayne Brown and Jack Hobbs.

 

Just after the 60^th minute both teams made substitutions. Leicester brought on two substitutes. Martyn Waghorn came on for striker Matty Fryatt. Also Andy King replaced tricky winger Dany N’Guessan. For Ipswich Owen Garvan replaced Lee Martin. Straight after those substitutions Jonathan Walters had another opportunity for Ipswich. Another long range drive was saved by the on form Leicester goalkeeper Chris Weale.

 

It was coming towards the 75^th minute as both defences were defending well again. Ipswich defender Gareth McAuley delivered a cross but Chris Weale was able to hold onto the cross. Steve Howard crossed the ball into the box for Leicester; however Richard Wright made the clearance. Leicester then decided to change things again as Nicky Adams entered the field as a replacement for Lloyd Dyer.

 

Leicester City had a very good chance in the 82^nd minute, as Jack Hobbs headed wide from a Matt Oakley free-kick, and only a minute later Foxes substitute Andy King tested Town keeper Richard Wright. Full-time was approaching as both defences cancelled each other out as crosses were played into both teams boxes, Ipswich player’s Liam Trotter and Owen Garvan delivered crosses, however Leicester defenders Robbie Neilson and Bruno Berner made vital clearances. As for Leicester both Andy King and Richie Wellens sent in crosses for the Foxes, but David Wright and Richard Wright cleared the ball away.

 

The full-time whistle then went at Portman Road, as both teams cancelled each other out for a well played point. Both defences were on top but Leicester did have the better chances to break the deadlock. Leicester’s next match is away to Sheffield United, as for Ipswich they will host Crystal Palace on Tuesday night.

 

MAN OF THE MATCH

Wayne Brown for Leicester dominated the game as the defensive rock was hard to get past and also made some vital clearances. Brown also tackled well and was a powerhouse in the air. 8/10