Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play Albacete Balompie in this first of two leg MWF Europa Cup game. A crowd of 19,966 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Albacete Balompie appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
2.57
0-0Yurtcan Ayaz hacks Tommy Lofthouse from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Lofthouse runs off the knock.
3.51
0-0Mateus Leyva knocks the ball forward to Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucien Louiron.
8.51
0-0Lucien Louiron flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeison Huerta. What vision.Jeison Huerta advances with the ball. Jeison Huerta knocks in a cross ball towards Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio powers a header at goal. Joe Tuhuteru easily smothers it.
9.34
0-0Victor Crespo comes in with a late challenge on Peter Ferrante. Victor Crespo is given a warning by the referee! Peter Ferrante stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.10
Wilder Garza deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Nils Seeler.
14.06
0-0Wilder Garza chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.27
Christophe Assati knocks the ball forward to Enzo Tasso. Enzo Tasso makes a probing pass to Yann Blanc. Yann Blanc tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
18.08
Enzo Tasso takes it forward alone. Enzo Tasso lofts in a cross ball towards Yann Blanc. Yann Blanc is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
21.08
Christophe Assati chips the ball to his team mate, Bunji Saito. Bunji Saito sees a break and surges forward. Bunji Saito knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Clarke.
22.20
Victor Crespo flicks the ball to his team mate, Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tommy Lofthouse.
26.26
Jeison Huerta flicks the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sotiris Sarakis.
28.24
Mateus Leyva kicks a strong pass forward to Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
32.50
Wilder Garza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Nils Seeler.
38.41
Wilder Garza makes a simple pass to Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen heads the ball goalwards. Nils Seeler easily smothers it.
39.21
Tommy Lofthouse brings the ball forward. Tommy Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.26
0-1Victor Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Joe Tuhuteru had no chance!! Goal for Albacete Balompie!
44.42
Francisco Verges passes the ball forward to Victor Crespo. Victor Crespo kicks a strong pass forward to Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Peter Ferrante clumsily knocks into Victor Crespo. The referee calls over Peter Ferrante and warns him to calm down! Victor Crespo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Albacete Balompie kick off and get the second half underway!
47.20
Jeison Huerta knocks the ball forward to Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.51
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
54.43
Peter Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucien Louiron.
55.30
Peter Ferrante flicks the ball to his team mate, Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi knocks in a cross ball towards Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.47
Peter Ferrante controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade whips in a cross ball towards Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Nils Seeler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
63.56
Jeison Huerta makes a probing pass to Yann Blanc. Yann Blanc lofts in a cross ball towards Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.41
Lucien Louiron makes a simple pass to Victor Crespo. Victor Crespo makes a beautiful solo run. Victor Crespo shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.27
João Rivera threads the ball through to Peter Ferrante. Peter Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Ali Elkhatabi. Ali Elkhatabi powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
73.25
Francisco Verges knocks the ball forward to Victor Crespo. Victor Crespo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Djimi Mauricio. Djimi Mauricio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tommy Lofthouse.
79.28
Bunji Saito knocks the ball forward to Yann Blanc. Yann Blanc tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
81.15
Lucien Louiron chips the ball to his team mate, Jeison Huerta. Jeison Huerta makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
89.10
Peter Ferrante chips the ball to his team mate, Mast H. Omolade. Mast H. Omolade knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lucien Louiron.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.8%
58.2%
Play Area
26.6%
44.3%
29.1%
Scorers