Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Burnley. A crowd of 8,194 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Burnley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.
0.00
0-0Stoke City start the match!
2.11
0-0Gavin Shilton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Shilton knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill powers a header at goal. John Venus didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.53
1-0Gary Peckham threads a neat ball through to Simon Henry. Simon Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
12.35
Anthony Pallister knocks the ball forward to Marvin Westwood. Marvin Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Simon Henry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Henry knocks the ball forward, putting Alfred Charlton through on goal. Alfred Charlton shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Simon Lisbie had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
21.36
Nicolas Scholz flicks a high pass forward. Dominic McNeill controls it well on his chest. Dominic McNeill skips past Alioune Marlet! Dominic McNeill shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Venus with no chance!! Goal for Burnley!
27.48
2-1Ronnie Holloway passes the ball forward to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton hits a low pass to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Clarke but he's offside!
33.51
2-1Matthias Morlock runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Matthias Morlock lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is shockingly off target!
42.17
Eugenio Ferrer threads the ball through to Gavin Shilton. Gavin Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendonca. Neil Mendonca lofts in a cross ball towards Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Burnley!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Burnley also appear unchanged since the first half. The Burnley players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Burnley start the second half!
47.01
Nicolas Scholz darts forward. Nicolas Scholz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.06
2-2Marvin Westwood flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.17
Gary Peckham plays the ball forward to Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
55.14
Gavin Shilton flicks a high ball forward to Neil Mendonca who takes it down. Neil Mendonca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
57.30
Matthias Morlock flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Henry. Simon Henry sees Alfred Charlton just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Alfred Charlton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.30
Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Martin Marsden collects the pass. Martin Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Daniele Clarke. Daniele Clarke is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.01
Matthias Morlock threads the ball through to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.36
Eugenio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Shilton who brings the ball under control. Gavin Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill makes a defence splitting pass to Martin Marsden. Some good footwork from Martin Marsden provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
66.58
2-2Eugenio Ferrer comes in with a late challenge on Alfred Charlton. The referee calls over Eugenio Ferrer and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.15
2-2Ronnie Holloway hacks Simon Henry from behind! Ronnie Holloway is warned by the referee! Simon Henry runs off the knock.
71.10
Ronnie Holloway barges into Nwankwo Greaves. The referee calls over Ronnie Holloway again and warns him to calm down! Nwankwo Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.54
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Shilton stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Shilton advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Gavin Shilton provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.05
Nicolas Scholz kicks a strong pass forward to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Mendonca but the linesman indicates offside!
85.54
Eugenio Ferrer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Eugenio Ferrer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eugenio Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
87.42
Gavin Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Clarke controls it well on his chest. Daniele Clarke shoots from long range. John Venus gets down and covers it.
89.06
With great vision, Nicolas Scholz plays the ball forward to Dominic McNeill. Dominic McNeill rushes past Alioune Marlet! Dominic McNeill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by John Venus.
90.00
2-2It's a corner kick. Martin Marsden loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Mick Kasper chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.8%
59.2%
Play Area
28.9%
40.8%
30.3%
Scorers
| Nwankwo Greaves 7 Alfred Charlton 12 | Dominic McNeill 21, 42 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dominic McNeill of Burnley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Venus (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alioune Marlet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Pallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Henry Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mick Kasper (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matthias Morlock (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gary Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marvin Westwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nwankwo Greaves (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Simon Henry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Alfred Charlton (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Zerbini Mazzocco (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ruben Teixeira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edward Ripley (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Simon Lisbie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alan Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ronnie Holloway (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eugenio Ferrer (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Glynn Hurst (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Scholz (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gavin Shilton (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Martin Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniele Clarke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Dominic McNeill (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Neil Mendonca (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Isaiah Hamilton (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alun Keane (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Costa (MID) | 0 | |