Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,549 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Mccann.
0.00
0-0Stoke City get the match underway!
6.06
0-0Nicholas Gascoigne hits a low pass to Maryn Pedemas. Maryn Pedemas chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Scales. Paul Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Jeroen Dijkhuizen but the referee indicates it's offside!
8.22
0-0Nicholas Gascoigne sees Maryn Pedemas in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Maryn Pedemas flicks a high pass forward. Jeroen Dijkhuizen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jeroen Dijkhuizen hits a low pass to Jermaine Richards. Tommy Flintlock clumsily knocks into Jermaine Richards. Jermaine Richards appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
12.57
0-0Jeroen Dijkhuizen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jeroen Dijkhuizen plays a one-two with Ledley Ince and rushes in on goal... Jeroen Dijkhuizen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Cristiano Ferreira.
18.22
0-0Tommy Flintlock takes a quick throw-in. Cristiano Ferreira sees Anthony Woodgate in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Woodgate makes a simple pass to Mark Laver. Mark Laver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
22.49
0-0Artur Neves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Laver. Mark Laver cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Mark Laver provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Solid save from Paulo Martins.
28.09
Maryn Pedemas flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Ince collects the pass. Ledley Ince shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
34.52
Maryn Pedemas flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Ricchiuti who takes it down. Stefano Ricchiuti lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Byrne. Thierry Byrne connects with a diving header. Andy Rufus comfortably picks it out of the air!
36.39
Ledley Ince changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ledley Ince kicks a strong pass forward to Thierry Byrne but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.40
1-0Kader Zeroual gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Thierry Byrne shoots from 25 yards. Thierry Byrne scores for Stoke City!!
44.06
Nicholas Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Laver. Mark Laver shoots from long range. Solid save from Paulo Martins.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
51.22
Nicholas Gascoigne surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen whips in a cross ball towards Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.02
Kader Zeroual flicks a high pass forward to Maryn Pedemas who brings the ball under control. Maryn Pedemas makes a probing pass to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen makes a defence splitting pass to Thierry Byrne. Thierry Byrne shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
60.56
Kemal Drake flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Woodgate controls it well on his chest. Anthony Woodgate shoots from distance but Paulo Martins reads it well. Well saved!
65.26
Jeroen Dijkhuizen makes a beautiful solo run. Jeroen Dijkhuizen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.12
Nicholas Gascoigne surges forward with the ball. Nicholas Gascoigne makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Gascoigne plays a scrappy one-two with Stefano Ricchiuti and advances towards the goal... Nicholas Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Andy Rufus had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
69.07
Stefano Ricchiuti flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Richards collects the pass. Jermaine Richards shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Andy Rufus.
70.57
3-0Corner kick to Stoke City. Stefano Ricchiuti plays it out to the edge of the box. Kemal Drake reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
72.48
Kader Zeroual runs forward with the ball. Kader Zeroual threads a neat ball through to Maryn Pedemas. Maryn Pedemas makes a great pass forward. Ledley Ince runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
73.52
Nicholas Gascoigne makes a simple pass to Maryn Pedemas. Maryn Pedemas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Thierry Byrne. Thierry Byrne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jeroen Dijkhuizen but he's offside!
77.25
Stefano Ricchiuti flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Byrne who brings the ball under control. Thierry Byrne sees Maryn Pedemas just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Maryn Pedemas rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Andy Rufus had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
85.39
Dale Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Vassell. Nicholas Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Artur Neves. Artur Neves whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Woodgate. Anthony Woodgate makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Paulo Martins.
86.00
Corner kick to West Bromwich Albion. Nicholas Vassell plays it to the near post. Paul Scales gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
87.20
4-0Artur Neves catches Howard Knighton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Howard Knighton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
89.15
Howard Knighton makes a probing pass to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. With imagination, Jeroen Dijkhuizen plays the ball forward to Thierry Byrne. Thierry Byrne tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
90.00
Aaron Drake makes a probing pass to Artur Neves. Artur Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
4
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
69.9%
30.1%
Play Area
27.7%
39.8%
32.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicholas Gascoigne of Stoke City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Paulo Martins (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicholas Gascoigne (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 3. | Howard Knighton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kader Zeroual (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Paul Scales (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Maryn Pedemas (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Jeroen Dijkhuizen (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Stefano Ricchiuti (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ledley Ince (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Jermaine Richards (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Thierry Byrne (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Oleg Power (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicholas Froggatt (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lee Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Andy Rufus (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Cristiano Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dale Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tommy Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kemal Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicholas Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dennis Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Aaron Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Artur Neves (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Mark Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Woodgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Lee Seaman (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jorge Quaresma (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jacob Campbell (DEF) | 0 | |