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The game turned out to be extremely simple and predictable. The “Man United” controlled the ball for a long time in the entrances to the penalty area, and then had penetrating or cutting passes to one of the forwards. And the “Leicester” tried to make counterattacks on the flanks, however, Rogers’ defenses did not hesitate to hold the ball, although not as much as the guests.
The first moments of danger arose just after the referee’s whistle at the start of the match. In the second minute, Rashford hit his head off a good pass from Fernandes, the ball flying just overhead. The hosts responded to this with several exacerbations at once, Albrighton, Vardy and Maddison stormed into the penalty area, Manchester United defenders had a hard time stopping their rivals.
In the 23rd minute, he passed another verified pass from Fernandes, cutting all defense, Rashford winning the position and famously shot – 0: 1. “Leicester” missed a largely banal attack and was forced to rebound. The “foxes” possessed the ball more, sometimes they tried to lull the vigilance of the guests and then exploded.
The hosts managed to recover quickly, one of the most active players of the match scored. Barnes often took over the game, attacked on the left, and was rewarded for his aggression. Maddison gave him a pass and then Barnes landed a tasty mid-range shot. It can be noticed that the defenders often didn’t keep up with the attackers, so dangerous moments cropped up regularly.
In the middle of the confrontation, the so-called “swing” began, while the rhythm of the meeting was uneven. Quiet, fight in the center circle, then a rough and unexpected exchange of attacks. The second goal was to be scored by the Mankunians, at first Rashford could not beat Schmeichel one on one (excellent goalkeeper save). Martial sent the ball into the net, but the referees saw the offside.
And yet Solskjaer’s sentries took the lead for the second time, the Norwegian made a switch, Cavani added, giving an assist almost immediately. And Fernandes scored from inside the penalty area, before Bruno was making passes and he himself had almost no chance to excel. The victory of “Manchester United” could be quite logical if the Mancunians continued at the same pace. But no … “Foxes” rallied all the remaining forces and went on the offensive.
The decisive goal was scored by the one who had to do it. He passed a pass from Pérez’s wing (he also entered as a substitute) and Vardy from the central zone transported the ball to the net. Another big mistake of the central “red devils”. As a result, a draw, which neither team can adapt to. But Liverpool will be pleased.
Leicester and Man United remain in second and third place respectively. But the density in the classification is incredible, several teams at the same time can squeeze them in this round. All the fun is yet to come.
APL. Round 15
Stadium: King Power (Leicester)
Head Judge: Mike Dean (Heswall)
Leicester City – Man United 2: 2
Goals: Barnes 31, Vardy 85 – Rashford 23, Fernandes 79
Leicester: 1. Schmeichel, 2. Justin, 6. Evans, 25. Ndidi, 27. Castagne, 3. Fofana, 8. Tielemans, 11. Albrighton (Pérez 81), 15. Barnes, 10. Maddison, 9. Vardy.
United manchester: 1. de Gea, 2. Lindelef (Tuanzebe 66), 3. Bayi, 5. Maguire, 23. Shaw, 18. Fernandes, 21. James (Pogba 54), 39. McTominay, 17. Fred, 9. Marseille. Cavani 76), 10. Rashford.
Warnings: Maddison 55 – Fernandes 45
