Relegation strugglers Leicester City took the lead in the first half thanks to footballing legend Esteban Cambiasso . Nigel Pearson 's side had the chance to double their lead three minutes later when the hosts were awarded a penalty . However , Foxes striker David Nugent failed to convert the penalty as Spanish goalkeeper Adrian saved smartly . The second leg was played at St James' Park on Saturday and saw both sides score two goals early on before the game ended goalless after extra time. Bot sides hit the post in the second half but it was Leicester City who earned a vital win thanks to Andy King .
Relegation strugglers Leicester City took the lead in the first half thanks to footballing legend Esteban Cambiasso . Nigel Pearson 's side had the chance to double their lead three minutes later when the hosts were awarded a penalty . However , Foxes striker David Nugent failed to convert the penalty as Spanish goalkeeper Adrian saved smartly . West Ham United equalised with 32 minutes gone when Senegalese international Cheikhou Kouyate found the net . Bot sides hit the post in the second half but it was Leicester City who earned a vital win thanks to Andy King .