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Hello and welcome to our LIVE text commentary of Leicester's Champions League clash with FC Copenhagen from the King Power Stadium. The Foxes are enjoying their maiden adventure at Europe's top table, having won both of their Group G clashes so far. Domestically, their title defence has been meek to say the least, with another defeat last time out at Chelsea yet another inept showing from Claudio Ranieri's men. While the Danes will be no pushovers - sitting second in the group behind the Foxes - Copenhagen have never won an away game against English opposition, in all competitions. I'm Pete Hall (@PeteHall86) and I will be bringing you the action, as it happens, live!

Champions League / Group Stage
King Power Stadium / 18.10.2016
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Pete Hall
ByPete Hall

Updated 18/10/2016 at 21:41 GMT+1

23'
Wind is still swirling around here. Rain is pouring down, making the surface very slippery.
22'
First shot on target comes from Delaney, but it is tame, and Kasper Schmeichel can get across easily to gather.
21'
Superb defending from Morgan, as he gets on the end of a pinpoint cross to head over his own bar for a Copenhagen corner.
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Meanwhile...
19'
Mahrez strays offside as Leicester come again. Crowd seem buoyed by the last few minutes.
18'
Vardy again the target in behind, he fizzes an effort at goal, which deflects off Mathias Jorgensen and slides wide.
16'
No movement on the Leicester bench just yet as Morgan looks to continue despite clutching his back a few minutes ago.
15'
Typical Leicester move plays in Vardy over the top, he cuts back, centres the ball for Islam Slimani, but it is just too high for the Algerian.
14'
A good period of possession from the hosts as they try to out-pass their opponents but Copenhagen deal with it well, forcing the foul from Danny Drinkwater on Delaney to give the visitors the free kick.
12'
Great pressure from Copenhagen. The skipper Thomas Delaney is orchestrating things in the middle of the park.
11'
Morgan is still limping around. The end could be nigh...
10'
Christian Fuchs launches a long throw into the middle, which deflects of a Copenhagen head, and into the arms of a grateful Olsen.
8'
Morgan is really struggling here. That clearance seems to have taken its toll. Could be a blow for the hosts.
7'
First corner of the game for Copenhagen, which is heading towards the back post and Wes Morgan manages to knock it clear of danger with the referee blowing for a foul in the box and handing Leicester the free kick.
6'
If the task at hand wasn't clear for Foxes fans, it is now. 63 per cent possession for the visitors, but they are looking threatening with it.
4'
All the early pressure is for the visitors. The tactic is clear; long balls up to their two big men.
3'
Ball is zipping around on the greasy surface. Weather will certainly play a factor here. It is pouring down.
2'
Both goalkeepers are called into action, with Kasper Schmeichel getting down low to save from Federico Santander - who got away from Robert Huth - while Copenhagen stopper Robin Olsen gets ahead of Jamie Vardy to head the ball out for a throw in.
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KICK OFF! We are under way here at the King Power. Great atmosphere in the stadium. Nicola Rizzoli of Italy - who refereed the World Cup final - is our man in the middle.
19:43
HISTORY BOYS: The Foxes are the first team since Malaga in 2012/13 to win the first two Champions League group games in their history.
19:28
In contrast to the Foxes' failings, Copenhagen are unbeaten domestically, and sit six points clear at the top of the Danish Superliga. Their energy levels are mightily impressive, and could catch the hosts cold - Copenhagen's five goals in this season's Champions League have all been scored after half time.
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