Match report
Leicester Hold Off Bournemouth for 1-1 Draw in Premier League
Leicester
1–1
FT
Bournemouth
May 21, 2017
Leicester City held off a determined Bournemouth side to secure a 1-1 draw in their Premier League clash at the King Power Stadium. The Cherries took the lead early through Jérémy Toulalan's goal but Leicester equalized just before halftime when Jamie Vardy found the back of the net, assisted by Islam Slimani. Despite several yellow cards and substitutions, neither side could find a winner, resulting in a well-deserved point for both teams.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Leicester City 1-1 Bournemouth
- • Bournemouth took the lead in the 1st minute through Jérémy Toulalan
- • Leicester equalized in the 51st minute with a goal from Jamie Vardy, assisted by Islam Slimani
- • Leicester had three players receive yellow cards: Yohan Benalouane, Danny Simpson, and Riyad Mahrez
- • Bournemouth's Steve Cook received a yellow card in the 75th minute
Lineups
Leicester
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
- 28 C. Fuchs (D)
- 17 D. Simpson (D)
- 29 Y. Benalouane (D)
- 25 W. Ndidi (M)
- 3 B. Chilwell (D)
- 10 A. King (M)
- 11 M. Albrighton (M)
- 19 I. Slimani (F)
- 26 R. Mahrez (M)
- 9 J. Vardy (F)
Substitutes
- 13 D. Amartey
- 22 D. Gray
- 14 B. Kapustka
- 21 R. Zieler
- 20 S. Okazaki
- 27 M. Wasilewski
- 7 A. Musa
Bournemouth
Formation: 4-4-1-1
Starting XI
- 21 R. Allsop (G)
- 2 S. Francis (D)
- 11 C. Daniels (D)
- 15 A. Smith (D)
- 3 S. Cook (D)
- 6 A. Surman (M)
- 4 D. Gosling (M)
- 7 M. Pugh (M)
- 19 J. Stanislas (M)
- 24 R. Fraser (F)
- 31 L. Mousset (F)
Substitutes
- 9 B. Afobe
- 33 J. Ibe
- 58 M. Worthington
- 12 A. Ramsdale
- 14 B. Smith
- 44 S. Surridge
- 38 B. Cargill
Timeline
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1' Bournemouth Goal · Normal GoalJ. Stanislas -
45' Leicester Card · Yellow CardYohan Benalouane -
51' Leicester Goal · Normal GoalJ. Vardy · Assist: I. Slimani -
57' Leicester Card · Yellow CardD. Simpson -
59' Leicester subst · Substitution 1Off: Yohan Benalouane · On: Daniel Amartey -
62' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Mousset · On: B. Afobe -
63' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Pugh · On: J. Ibe -
73' Leicester subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Albrighton · On: D. Gray -
74' Bournemouth subst · Substitution 3Off: R. Fraser · On: M. Worthington -
75' Bournemouth Card · Yellow CardS. Francis -
84' Leicester Card · Yellow CardR. Mahrez -
90' Leicester Card · Yellow CardB. Chilwell
Match Stats
| Stat | Leicester | Bournemouth |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 79% | 78% |
| Offsides | 5 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 10 |
| Corners | 9 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 412 | 446 |
| Yellow Cards | 4 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 4 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 2 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Accurate Passes | 324 | 350 |
| Shots Inside Box | 17 | 2 |
| Saves | 3 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 8 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Bournemouth's early goal in the 1st minute set the tone for a fast-paced start
- ▸ Jamie Vardy's equalizer just before halftime shifted momentum back to Leicester, providing them with renewed confidence