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Date of publication: Wednesday 28 November 2018 8:09
Leicester qualifies for the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup after a shootout win over Southampton.
After a goalless draw at King Power Stadium, Danny Ward made 10 shots on goal that saved Manolo Gabbiadini's attempt. Nampalys Mendy have then entered Leicester in the last eight games, where she will host Manchester City on December 18th.
Southampton has been very hard. He was more likely to win the draw for 90 minutes. But Leicester progressed in the rearranged tie following the crash of the helicopter, which killed President Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
Danny Simpson and Fousseni Diabate took their first start of the season as two of nine changes brought by Leicester boss Claude Puel. Just Jonny Evans and Demarai Gray have retained their place in the starting lineup of Saturday's Premier League draw in Brighton.
Southampton manager Mark Hughes made five changes to the losing team at Fulham this weekend. Angus Gunn, Yan Valery, Jack Stephens, Jannick Vestergaard and Michael Obafemi replaced Alex McCarthy, Cedric Soares, Wesley Hoedt, Gabbiadini and Charlie Austin.
From the beginning, it was clear that Valery, who with Obafemi was making his full debut for Saints, was about to experience a busy evening. Gray was busy on the left and Leicester started on the front foot, quickly putting Southampton under pressure with a couple. corners.
Saints survived and grew up in the tie and created a good opening in the middle of the first half when Ward had to be quickly pulled out of his line to block Obafemi's effort with his feet.
Southampton slowly took control, forcing Leicester to defend himself for long periods, without disturbing Ward.
Jamie Vardy, captain of the evening with Wes Morgan only on the bench, had a frustrating first period, but almost had a lucky chance in overtime. He found himself behind the defense and Vestergaard was on the verge of putting his touch on the security to get his advantage. But to his relief, the bullet escaped well off.
Nathan Redmond returned Caglar Soyuncu and Simpson during a mazy run in the penalty box. His shot hit the bottom of the crossbar. Obafemi was not able to bounce close on the fly.
Shortly afterwards, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg's effort from the edge of the goal area helped Ward save one of his opponents.
The best moment in Leicester came with 10 minutes remaining. Gray overtook Steven Davis and Soares before shooting a close shot at 20 meters that worried Gunn.
Southampton thought they managed to get out of the stalemate after Davis' end of the Redmond weaving round, but the goal was dismissed by VAR after Redmond was recognized for handling the ball.
There was still time for another VAR exam at the other end when Evans was challenged, but no penalty was imposed.
A superb save from Ward's fingertips to deflect Gabbiadini's late free-kick on the crossbar ensured the goals were equal, while Ward was the hero again, again denying Gabbiadini.
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