Leicester City emerged victorious with a commanding 6-2 win over Queens Park Rangers in the FA Cup Third Round at the King Power Stadium on January 11th, 2025. In front of an eager crowd of 28,242 fans, Leicester showcased their attacking prowess despite challenging foggy conditions that enveloped the stadium. The victory marked manager Ruud van Nistelrooy's second triumph at the helm, and it could potentially inject much-needed momentum into their Premier League survival efforts.
The match began with Leicester City asserting dominance early on. James Justin opened the scoring for the home team in the 8th minute, setting the tone for what would be a goal-laden affair. However, Queens Park Rangers quickly responded through Jonathan Varane, who equalized in the 18th minute, adding tension to the encounter.
As the first half progressed, Leicester regained control. Stephy Mavididi found the back of the net in the 35th minute, followed closely by Facundo Buonanotte's goal in the 38th minute, giving Leicester a comfortable lead at halftime. Despite Rayan Kolli's goal for QPR in the 47th minute shortly after the break, Leicester City maintained their composure and continued their relentless attack.
Jamie Vardy extended Leicester's advantage with a well-executed penalty in the 51st minute. James Justin further solidified his standout performance by scoring his second goal of the match in the 63rd minute. As the match neared its conclusion, Wout Faes added a sixth goal for Leicester in stoppage time, sealing an emphatic victory for the Foxes.
Ruud van Nistelrooy praised his team's performance, noting their ability to score multiple goals as a testament to their quality.
"A performance where you can score six goals is always a good performance."
Ruud van Nistelrooy (Leicester manager)
He also highlighted the professional display by his team after the interval as a key factor in their success.
Meanwhile, QPR manager Cifuentes expressed optimism about his players' efforts despite the defeat. He singled out the performance of a key player who managed to handle intense match conditions admirably.
"When I see him every day in training, the way he handles the 90 minutes over the past weeks. Today the 60 minutes were perfect really. He'll be fresh again on Wednesday."
Cifuentes (QPR manager)
The victory at King Power Stadium not only advanced Leicester City to the next round of the FA Cup but also provided a confidence boost that could be pivotal in their quest to improve their standings in the Premier League.
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