Kasper Schmeichel: Cardiff match was ‘like a cup final’ for Leicester

04 November 2018 10:30
•City win 1-0 in first game since death of owner Vichai• Players and staff flew to Bangkok for funeral afterwardsThe Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says his team’s victory at Cardiff on Saturday was “like a cup final” and that the feeling was incomparable to anything else he has experienced in his career.Schmeichel kept a clean sheet on an emotional afternoon that served as a tribute to the late Leicester owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, and the four others who died with him in last weekend’s helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium. The 31-year-old had received counselling during the week and was in tears during the pre-match minute’s silence, but responded with a performance full of guts and resilience. Related: Hundreds attend Leicester City FC owner's funeral in Bangkok Related: Demarai Gray strike gives unified Leicester emotional win over Cardiff Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian