FA Cup: Iheanacho’s goal helps Leicester pip Brentford
Super Eagles forward Kelechi Iheanacho netted the only goal of the game to put Leicester through to the fiifth round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win on Saturday, January 25, at Brentford.
Despite being without the injured Jamie Vardy and several changes to the side, Brendan Rodgers’ team stormed out of the blocks and took an early lead courtesy of Iheanacho’s close range strike after a sublime ball from Dennis Praet, for the Nigerian’s seventh goal in nine games
The Bees eventually settled into a rhythm and came close to levelling scores through Emiliano Marcondes on two occasions.
Brentford finished the first half strongly although Ayoze Perez should have doubled his side’s lead but his effort was saved.
The Bees outfoxed the Foxes for most of the second period and came close to scoring when Marcondes’ deflected cross hit the post.
The Foxes lead at Brentford! 😃
Praet's wonderful pass comes to Justin, who crosses for Iheanacho, and the Nigerian duly converts! 👊#BreLei pic.twitter.com/Hb0xY411Z9
— Leicester City (@LCFC) January 25, 2020
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Thomas Frank’s side continued to press and Luka Racic was denied by a stunning save by Danny Ward in the closing stages while substitute Bryan Mbuema had a goal correctly chalked off for off-side.
And Leicester held on thanks to their defensive doggedness to seal their place in the next round and must now turn their attentions to the League Cup semi-final reverse fixture against Aston Villa on Tuesday.