Leicester 1-2 Southampton: Che Adams strikes twice to cancel out James Maddison’s free-kick

On Aug 20, 2022

Che Adams struck twice in the second-half as Southampton came from behind to beat Leicester 2-1 at the King Power Stadium.

Brendan Rodgers‘ side took the lead through James Maddison, who struck a free-kick past Gavin Bazunu after 54 minutes.

Che Adams struck from close-range for his first goal of the season 68 minutes in. The striker then scored with a superb scissor-kick to hand Southampton victory six minutes from time.

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Che Adams scored twice as Southampton came from behind to beat Leicester on Saturday

James Maddison continued his impressive start to the season with a free-kick after 54 minutes

Che Adams got Southampton on level terms with a close-range finish for his first goal

MATCH FACTS & RATINGS

LEICESTER CITY (4-3-3): Ward 6; Castagne 5.5, Amartey 5, Evans 5.5, Justin 6; Maddison 6.5, Ndidi 6, Dewsbury-Hall 6; Perez 5.5 (Tielemans 65, 6), Vardy 6.5 (Daka 65, 6), Barnes 6 (Iheanacho 76, 6).

Booked: Maddison

Subs (not used): Iversen, Soyuncu, Albrighton, Mendy, Praet, Iversen, Thomas.

SOUTHAMPTON (4-2-3-1): Bazunu 6; Walker-Peters 7.5, Bella-Kotchap 7.5, Salisu 7.5, Djenepo 7; Ward-Prowse 7, Lavia 6.5; Elyounoussi 6, Aribo 7 (Lyanco 88), A Armstrong 6.5 (S Armstrong 70, 6); Mara 6 (Adams 59, 8.5).

Booked: Aribo, Lavia

Subs (not used): McCarthy, Romeu, Diallo, Walcott, Bednarek, Valery.

Referee: M Salisbury (Lancashire) 5

Mohamed Elyounoussi (left) and Maddison battle for the ball at the King Power

Sekou Marathought he got on the scoresheet but his goal was disallowed