Match report

Leicester Defeats Zorya Luhansk 3-0 in Europa League

Leicester
Leicester
3–0
FT
Zorya Luhansk
Zorya Luhansk
Oct 22, 2020

Leicester City dominated and secured a decisive 3-0 victory over Zorya Luhansk in their UEFA Europa League clash. Goals from James Maddison, Harvey Barnes, and Kelechi Iheanacho ensured Leicester's strong start in the competition, while key substitutions and tactical adjustments helped maintain their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Leicester secured a 3-0 victory against Zorya Luhansk in the UEFA Europa League.
  • • James Maddison scored in the 29th minute, assisted by Kelechi Iheanacho.
  • • Harvey Barnes added a second goal in the 45th minute, also assisted by Iheanacho.
  • • Kelechi Iheanacho netted the third goal in the 67th minute.
  • • Yves Bissouma and Vitali Kabaev received yellow cards for Leicester and Zorya Luhansk, respectively.

Lineups

Leicester

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 K. Schmeichel (G)
  • 28 C. Fuchs (D)
  • 6 J. Evans (D)
  • 27 T. Castagne (D)
  • 3 W. Fofana (D)
  • 24 N. Mendy (M)
  • 26 D. Praet (M)
  • 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
  • 10 J. Maddison (M)
  • 15 H. Barnes (M)
  • 14 K. Iheanacho (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 C. Ünder
  • 20 H. Choudhury
  • 17 Ayoze Pérez
  • 2 J. Justin
  • 5 W. Morgan
  • 12 D. Ward
  • 35 E. Jakupovic
  • 11 M. Albrighton

Zorya Luhansk

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 30 M. Shevchenko (G)
  • 15 V. Vernydub (D)
  • 21 D. Ivanisenya (M)
  • 45 D. Favorov (D)
  • 10 D. Khomchenovskyi (D)
  • 80 V. Yurchenko (M)
  • 4 L. Cvek (D)
  • 7 V. Kochergin (M)
  • 27 E. Nazaryna (M)
  • 22 V. Kabaev (F)
  • 8 M. Lunev (F)

Substitutes

  • 9 M. Perović
  • 11 O. Gladkyi
  • 97 A. Cigaņiks
  • 5 A. Rufati
  • 50 S. Gryn
  • 53 D. Matsapura
  • 23 N. Vasilj
  • 20 J. Abu Hanna

Timeline

  1. Leicester
    12' Leicester Card · Yellow Card
    Y. Tielemans

    Foul

  2. Zorya Luhansk
    26' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    V. Kabaev

    Foul

  3. Leicester
    29' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Maddison · Assist: K. Iheanacho
  4. Leicester
    45' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    H. Barnes · Assist: K. Iheanacho
  5. Zorya Luhansk
    64' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 1
    Off: V. Kabaev · On: M. Perović
  6. Leicester
    65' Leicester subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Maddison · On: C. Ünder
  7. Zorya Luhansk
    65' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Luniov · On: O. Gladkiy
  8. Leicester
    67' Leicester Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Iheanacho
  9. Leicester
    71' Leicester subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Y. Tielemans · On: H. Choudhury
  10. Leicester
    71' Leicester subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Iheanacho · On: A. Perez
  11. Zorya Luhansk
    76' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Khomchenovskyi · On: Andrejs Cigaņiks
  12. Zorya Luhansk
    76' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Denis Favorov · On: A. Rufati
  13. Zorya Luhansk
    77' Zorya Luhansk Card · Yellow Card
    Vitali Vernydub

    Foul

  14. Leicester
    82' Leicester subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Castagne · On: J. Justin
  15. Leicester
    82' Leicester subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Evans · On: Wes Morgan
  16. Zorya Luhansk
    85' Zorya Luhansk subst · Substitution 5
    Off: V. Kochergin · On: S. Gryn

Match Stats

Stat Leicester Zorya Luhansk
Fouls 8 9
Pass Accuracy 84% 83%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 7
Corners 6 2
Total Passes 437 520
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 6 3
Shots on Target 5 2
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 45% 55%
Accurate Passes 365 429
Shots Inside Box 14 1
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ James Maddison's early goal in the 29th minute set the tone for Leicester's performance.
  • ▸ Kelechi Iheanacho's double assist and goal helped Leicester maintain control and secure the victory.