Match Report
| Stoke City | Stoke City |  |  | Darlington | Darlington | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ross Smith | R. Smith |  | 44 | G |  | 1 | | G | 40 | | Nick Dyer | N. Dyer | |||||||||
| Tony Bishop | T. Bishop | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Fredrik Vassell | F. Vassell | |||||||||
| Greg Oakley | G. Oakley | | 45 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Paolo Konchesky | P. Konchesky | |||||||||
| Darren Copping | D. Copping | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 40 | | Chris Watson | C. Watson | |||||||||
| Ralph Smith | R. Smith | | 38 | D | | 5 | | M | 45 | | Stanley Edghill | S. Edghill | |||||||||
| Teddy Lee | T. Lee | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Stephen Hackworth | S. Hackworth | |||||||||
| Neil Best | N. Best | | 42 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | James Impey | J. Impey | |||||||||
| Jon Williamson | J. Williamson | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 41 |  | Ángel Araya | Á. Araya | |||||||||
| Paolo Summerbell | P. Summerbell | | 40 | M | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Oleg Ince | O. Ince | |||||||||
| Danny Mowbray | D. Mowbray | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Marcus Campbell | M. Campbell | |||||||||
| Robert Murphy | R. Murphy | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Ruel Guppy | R. Guppy | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Darlington. A crowd of 2,903 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off the first half!
4.40
0-0Greg Oakley threads the ball through to Jon Williamson. Jon Williamson threads the ball through to Danny Mowbray. Danny Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Murphy. Robert Murphy flicks the ball with his head. Nick Dyer manages to gather it comfortably.
6.44
Ángel Araya makes a simple pass to Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Ross Smith manages to gather it comfortably.
9.02
0-0Teddy Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, Danny Mowbray. Danny Mowbray threads the ball through to Robert Murphy. Robert Murphy takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.09
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.58
Greg Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Summerbell. Paolo Summerbell passes the ball forward to Robert Murphy. Robert Murphy shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
26.01
Ángel Araya controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
32.47
0-0Stanley Edghill comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Summerbell. The referee calls over Stanley Edghill and warns him to calm down! Paolo Summerbell runs off the knock.
33.05
1-0Jon Williamson kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Mowbray. Danny Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Murphy. Robert Murphy shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
36.57
Jon Williamson knocks the ball forward to Robert Murphy. Robert Murphy goes all the way! Robert Murphy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Nick Dyer had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
42.41
James Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince goes all the way! Oleg Ince tries a spectacular strike but Ross Smith is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Darlington kick off the second half!
49.08
James Impey sees space and advances. James Impey passes the ball forward to Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
51.20
2-0Stanley Edghill knocks the ball forward to Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.27
Stanley Edghill threads the ball through to Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy goes all the way! Ruel Guppy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.43
Paolo Konchesky kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hackworth. Stephen Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.13
Jon Williamson advances with the ball. Jon Williamson shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
67.29
Ralph Smith passes the ball forward to Teddy Lee. Teddy Lee makes a probing pass to Robert Murphy. Robert Murphy plays a perfect one-two with Danny Mowbray and rushes in on goal... Robert Murphy shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Nick Dyer.
69.57
Greg Oakley makes a simple pass to Neil Best. Neil Best makes a simple pass to Danny Mowbray. Danny Mowbray shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.19
Stephen Hackworth makes a beautiful solo run. Stephen Hackworth deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Ince. Oleg Ince shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.08
James Impey takes it forward alone. James Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Guppy. Ruel Guppy tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
81.23
Jon Williamson passes the ball forward to Robert Murphy. Robert Murphy goes all the way! Robert Murphy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%
Scorers
| Robert Murphy 33, 37 | Oleg Ince 72 |