Burton Albion 0:3 Leicester City — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Leicester City cruised to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Burton Albion in a Club Friendly, with midfielder William Alves scoring once and earning an 8/10 rating, setting up their next pre-season test against Cádiz on the 22nd of July. The gulf in class was evident from the first whistle, with Leicester dominating possession and creating chances at will against a Burton side that offered little in attack.

The deadlock was broken just before half-time when Kirsten Otchere found the net for Leicester in the 45th minute, giving the visitors a deserved lead. William Alves doubled the advantage in the 65th minute after being set up by Sammy Braybrooke, and Nathaniel Opoku added a third ten minutes from time, assisted by Riley Carr. Burton’s afternoon was summed up by an early yellow card for Jack Armer in the 3rd minute, as they struggled to contain the visitors’ relentless pressure.

On the numbers, Leicester utterly controlled the contest, holding 66% possession to Burton’s 34%, firing 21 shots to a mere one, and winning 11 corners to one — the second half was particularly one-sided, with Leicester taking 15 shots to none. William Alves was the standout performer, his top rating of 8/10 and a goal from midfield reflecting his influence. Leicester now turn their attention to their next friendly against Cádiz.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Burton Albion vs Leicester City?

Burton Albion 0-3 Leicester City (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Kirsten Otchere (45') for Leicester City; William Alves (65', assist Sammy Braybrooke) for Leicester City; Nathaniel Opoku (80', assist Riley Carr) for Leicester City.

Were there any cards in Burton Albion vs Leicester City?

Yellow cards: Jack Armer (Burton Albion).

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