Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 16,099 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City start the match!
2.33
0-0Lassina Konaté barges into João Rivera. Lassina Konaté is shown the yellow card! João Rivera grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.14
0-0Dani‘l Simonsen chips the ball to his team mate, Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono goes all the way! Shigeo Ono shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.08
0-0Wilder Garza knocks the ball to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi kicks a strong pass forward to Mast H. Omolade but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.24
0-0Stoke City are easily keeping Rotherham United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
9.50
0-0Wilder Garza catches Philipp Zimmermann on the ankles. The referee calls over Wilder Garza and warns him to calm down! Philipp Zimmermann runs off the knock.
10.31
0-0Luís Arellano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Butragueno. Alejandro Butragueno knocks the ball forward to Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida goes all the way! Ferdinand Maoulida rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
18.46
Eirik Heggem powers a long ball forward. Lassina Konaté shoots from 20 yards but somehow Joe Tuhuteru manages to keep it out.
20.28
Sotiris Sarakis knocks the ball forward to Wilder Garza. Wilder Garza chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Martin Wright!
21.46
Dani‘l Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono whips in a cross ball towards Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Joe Tuhuteru easily smothers it.
22.13
0-0Philipp Zimmermann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sotiris Sarakis.
24.20
Dani‘l Simonsen threads the ball through to Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida shoots from 20 yards but Joe Tuhuteru is on top of it.
26.29
Wilder Garza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
28.43
Alejandro Butragueno kicks a strong pass forward to Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sotiris Sarakis.
30.52
Kemal Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Philipp Zimmermann. Philipp Zimmermann knocks the ball forward to Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté whips in a cross ball towards Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
32.26
Luís Arellano surges forward with the ball. Luís Arellano flicks the ball to his team mate, Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
33.24
Dani‘l Simonsen makes a simple pass to Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Joe Tuhuteru.
34.25
0-0Alejandro Butragueno comes in with a late challenge on Peter Ferrante. The referee calls over Alejandro Butragueno and shows him a yellow card! Peter Ferrante stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.31
Mateus Leyva controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martin Wright who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Alejandro Butragueno chips the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Lofthouse.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
47.34
Mateus Leyva makes a simple pass to Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.12
Mateus Leyva passes the ball forward to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen kicks a strong pass forward to Mast H. Omolade but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.05
Wilder Garza threads the ball through to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.10
Eirik Heggem makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dani‘l Simonsen. Dani‘l Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.06
Stuart Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.25
Sotiris Sarakis takes it forward alone. Sotiris Sarakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Cope.
71.40
Dani‘l Simonsen makes a probing pass to Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Joe Tuhuteru is on top of it.
75.39
Dani‘l Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdinand Maoulida. Ferdinand Maoulida knocks in a cross ball towards Lassina Konaté. Lassina Konaté heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.07
Dani‘l Simonsen takes it forward alone. Dani‘l Simonsen whips in a cross ball towards Shigeo Ono. Shigeo Ono flicks the ball with his head. Joe Tuhuteru manages to gather it comfortably.
83.43
1-0Mateus Leyva brings the ball forward. Mateus Leyva whips in a cross ball towards Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
9
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.6%
42.9%
28.6%
Scorers