Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Jamie DowningJamie Downing John Miller John Miller
Eduardo SerranoE. Serrano75
G
1
G
70Steffen SchnellingerS. Schnellinger
Arthur StuartA. Stuart67
D
2
D
66Marcos RodriquezM. Rodriquez
Vasco SemedoV. Semedo71
D
3
D
61Paul RitchieP. Ritchie
Jannes KoningJ. Koning73
D
4
D
55Nwankwo BeckhamN. Beckham
Niccolo GrondinN. Grondin80
M
5captain
M
67Matt FormonM. Formon
Kevin MortonK. Morton73
M
6
M
58Greg DyerG. Dyer
Graham KingG. King83
M
7
M
57Dave TolleyD. Tolley
Daniel TeixeiraD. Teixeira80
M
8
M
59Paul HurstP. Hurst
Norman JohnsonN. Johnson74
A
9
A
62Julian StockdaleJ. Stockdale
Claudio GarciaC. Garcia74
A
captain10
A
64Cesare BrambillaC. Brambilla
Fernando FuentesF. Fuentes70
A
11
A
67Ighli PegoloI. Pegolo
 
Darren RipleyD. Ripley38
G
12
D
55Gavin OakleyG. Oakley
Tonino TomeiT. Tomei69
D
13
M
66Tommy MonkT. Monk
Djezon MalbranqueD. Malbranque68
M
14
A
57Nicholas SmitheN. Smithe

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and Ipswich Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Palmer.


0.00
Stoke City kick off the first half!
3.18
Graham King flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Daniel Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
6.34
Jannes Koning flicks a high ball forward to Graham King who takes it down. Graham King plays the ball forward to Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
9.39
Kevin Morton plays the ball forward to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes knocks in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a looping header on goal. Steffen Schnellinger didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
10.59
Seeing a gap ahead, Greg Dyer picks a pass forward to Matt Formon. Matt Formon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Matt Formon lofts in a cross ball towards Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.26
Graham King hits a low pass to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes whips in a cross ball towards Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Steffen Schnellinger with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
15.02
Matt Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cesare Brambilla. Cesare Brambilla shoots from 25 yards. Eduardo Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.37
Paul Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Greg Dyer collects the pass. Greg Dyer flicks a high ball forward to Matt Formon who takes it down. Matt Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Stockdale. Julian Stockdale beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Serrano with no chance!! Goal for Ipswich Town!
20.00
Daniel Teixeira threads the ball through to Fernando Fuentes. Fernando Fuentes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Steffen Schnellinger manages to keep it out.
21.44
Nwankwo Beckham hits a low pass to Matt Formon. Matt Formon flicks a high pass forward to Dave Tolley who brings the ball under control. Dave Tolley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.21
Arthur Stuart runs forward with the ball. Arthur Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Morton collects the pass. Kevin Morton knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Grondin. Niccolo Grondin makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.07
Vasco Semedo threads a neat ball through to Graham King. Graham King flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Garcia collects the pass. Claudio Garcia knocks in a cross ball towards Graham King. Graham King finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Steffen Schnellinger!
30.59
Jannes Koning pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jannes Koning flicks a high pass forward to Claudio Garcia who brings the ball under control. Claudio Garcia shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
36.58
Vasco Semedo threads the ball through to Jannes Koning. Jannes Koning brings the ball forward. Jannes Koning whips in a cross ball towards Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson beats his man to it with a header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
39.06
Arthur Stuart flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Morton who brings the ball under control. Kevin Morton sees a break and surges forward. Kevin Morton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia but the linesman indicates offside!
44.35
Norman Johnson chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Darren Ripley replacing Kevin Morton and Tonino Tomei replacing Graham King. Ipswich Town appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Ipswich Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Cesare Brambilla plays the ball forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Stockdale. Julian Stockdale jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Eduardo Serrano didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
48.43
Arthur Stuart comes in with a late challenge on Ighli Pegolo. The referee calls over Arthur Stuart and warns him to calm down! Ighli Pegolo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.01
Greg Dyer brings the ball forward. Greg Dyer hits a low pass to Matt Formon. Matt Formon knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Stockdale. Julian Stockdale jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
54.37
Paul Hurst flicks a high pass forward. Julian Stockdale collects the pass. Julian Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.15
Dave Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Brambilla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Brambilla controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.50
Dave Tolley flicks a high pass forward. Cesare Brambilla holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cesare Brambilla knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Dyer. Greg Dyer finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
60.41
Paul Ritchie knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt Formon. Matt Formon kicks a strong pass forward to Ighli Pegolo. Ighli Pegolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.26
Vasco Semedo advances with the ball. Vasco Semedo makes a simple pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
63.10
Julian Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Pegolo controls it well on his chest. Ighli Pegolo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.58
Marcos Rodriquez sees space and advances. Marcos Rodriquez flicks a high pass forward. Greg Dyer collects the pass. Greg Dyer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.07
Showing composure, Jannes Koning picks a pass forward to Niccolo Grondin. Niccolo Grondin makes a simple pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Grondin. Niccolo Grondin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
77.58
Ipswich Town have made 2 substitutions with Tommy Monk replacing Dave Tolley and Nicholas Smithe replacing Cesare Brambilla .
83.24
Greg Dyer surges forward with the ball. Greg Dyer whips in a cross ball towards Nicholas Smithe. Nicholas Smithe flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
85.53
Matt Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Smithe. Nicholas Smithe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eduardo Serrano who gathers it comfortably.
87.06
Jannes Koning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Grondin. Niccolo Grondin flicks a high pass forward to Norman Johnson who brings the ball under control. Norman Johnson shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Tommy Monk threads a neat ball through to Paul Hurst. Paul Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Nicholas Smithe. Nicholas Smithe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Ipswich Town
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
31.1%
41.1%
27.8%

Scorers
Norman Johnson 12
Niccolo Grondin 22
Julian Stockdale 16

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Grondin of Stoke City

Match Ratings
1.Eduardo Serrano (GK)
8
2.Arthur Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Semedo (DEF)
7
4.Jannes Koning (DEF)
8
5.Niccolo Grondin (MID)goal scored
9
6.Kevin Morton (MID)
7
7.Graham King (MID)
7
8.Daniel Teixeira (MID)
6
9.Norman Johnson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Claudio Garcia (ATT)
6
11.Fernando Fuentes (ATT)
7
 
12.Darren Ripley (GK)
6
13.Tonino Tomei (DEF)
6
14.Djezon Malbranque (MID)
0

1.Steffen Schnellinger (GK)
8
2.Marcos Rodriquez (DEF)
6
3.Paul Ritchie (DEF)
7
4.Nwankwo Beckham (DEF)
6
5.Matt Formon (MID)
9
6.Greg Dyer (MID)
8
7.Dave Tolley (MID)
6
8.Paul Hurst (MID)
6
9.Julian Stockdale (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Cesare Brambilla (ATT)
6
11.Ighli Pegolo (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Oakley (DEF)
0
13.Tommy Monk (MID)
6
14.Nicholas Smithe (ATT)
6