Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Queens Park RangersQueens Park Rangers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
John VenusJ. Venus59
G
1
G
67Benoit PiresB. Pires
Christian LindnerC. Lindner70
D
2
D
65Gavin JamesG. James
Alioune MarletA. Marlet65
D
captain3
D
65Robert RankinR. Rankin
Anthony PallisterA. Pallister64
D
4
D
63Sylvain FowlerS. Fowler
Mick KasperM. Kasper56
M
5
D
57Nicky ArmstrongN. Armstrong
Matthias MorlockM. Morlock54
M
6
M
72Jonathan BellamyJ. Bellamy
Gary PeckhamG. Peckham53
M
7
M
62Niccolo HendrieN. Hendrie
Marvin WestwoodM. Westwood52
M
8
M
62Billy HansenB. Hansen
Nwankwo GreavesN. Greaves63
A
9
A
73Matt MossM. Moss
Simon HenryS. Henry58
A
10captain
A
63Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham
Alfred CharltonA. Charlton54
A
11
A
55Daniel VarelaD. Varela
 
Henry FletcherH. Fletcher59
D
12
G
63James SummerbellJ. Summerbell
Zerbini MazzoccoZ. Mazzocco57
G
13
G
58Mervin MikeM. Mike
Ruben TeixeiraR. Teixeira57
D
14
D
56Noel HarleyN. Harley

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 9,043 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Howey.


0.00
Stoke City kick off the first half!
3.37
Matthias Morlock kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfred Charlton but the linesman indicates offside!
6.07
Niccolo Hendrie makes a simple pass to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Matt Moss. Matt Moss connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
16.59
Alioune Marlet threads the ball through to Gary Peckham. Gary Peckham knocks the ball forward to Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton rushes past Robert Rankin! Alfred Charlton muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
18.39
Billy Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Moss. Matt Moss knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Pallister.
21.01
Marvin Westwood catches Jonathan Bellamy on the ankles. The referee brings Marvin Westwood to one side and gives him a warning! Jonathan Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.40
Showing composure, Gary Peckham picks a pass forward to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves makes a simple pass, allowing Simon Henry to run into the box. Simon Henry tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.43
Christian Lindner comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Beckham. Christian Lindner is shown the yellow card! Graeme Beckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.12
Christian Lindner flicks a high pass forward. Mick Kasper holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Kasper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton shoots from 25 yards. Alfred Charlton scores for Stoke City!!
34.07
Billy Hansen makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Hansen plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Varela and advances towards the goal... Billy Hansen side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.29
Billy Hansen laces a weighted ball forward to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham runs straight at the defence! Graeme Beckham looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.01
Sylvain Fowler plays the ball forward to Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy threads the ball through to Matt Moss. Matt Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham flicks the ball with his head. Christian Lindner steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
44.36
Sylvain Fowler flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Hendrie who takes it down. Niccolo Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
Matthias Morlock darts forward. Matthias Morlock knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss.

45.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers kick off!
47.21
Queens Park Rangers are dictating the run of play here today.
49.28
Jonathan Bellamy chips the ball to his team mate, Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham plays a one-two with Noel Harley and rushes in on goal... Graeme Beckham strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.19
Alioune Marlet sees space and advances. Alioune Marlet makes a probing pass to Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
55.44
Marvin Westwood makes a beautiful solo run. Marvin Westwood knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Benoit Pires who gathers it comfortably.
67.18
Alioune Marlet flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Morlock. Matthias Morlock makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves rushes past Nicky Armstrong! Sylvain Fowler comes in with a late challenge on Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
69.36
Marvin Westwood runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marvin Westwood plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Greaves and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Marvin Westwood provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
73.38
Niccolo Hendrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Noel Harley. Noel Harley makes a probing pass to Graeme Beckham but he's offside!
75.09
Mick Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Charlton comfortably collects the pass. Alfred Charlton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin James.
77.35
Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Mervin Mike replacing Jonathan Bellamy .
79.57
Marvin Westwood threads a neat ball through to Simon Henry. Simon Henry lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves connects with a diving header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nwankwo Greaves!
84.26
Anthony Pallister plays the ball forward to Gary Peckham. With great vision, Gary Peckham plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Alfred Charlton. Gavin James clumsily knocks into Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
85.27
Billy Hansen threads the ball through to Noel Harley. Noel Harley edges inside the box! Noel Harley rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Queens Park Rangers
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.5%
52.5%
Play Area
26.2%
45%
28.7%

Scorers
Alfred Charlton 27
Nwankwo Greaves 80
Matt Moss 6
Graeme Beckham 36, 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Beckham of Queens Park Rangers

Match Ratings
1.John Venus (GK)
6
2.Christian Lindner (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Alioune Marlet (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Pallister (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)goal scored
8
10.Simon Henry (ATT)
6
11.Alfred Charlton (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Henry Fletcher (DEF)
0
13.Zerbini Mazzocco (GK)
0
14.Ruben Teixeira (DEF)
0

1.Benoit Pires (GK)
6
2.Gavin James (DEF)
6
3.Robert Rankin (DEF)
6
4.Sylvain Fowler (DEF)
6
5.Nicky Armstrong (DEF)
6
6.Jonathan Bellamy (MID)
6
7.Niccolo Hendrie (MID)
6
8.Billy Hansen (MID)
8
9.Matt Moss (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Daniel Varela (ATT)
6
 
12.James Summerbell (GK)
0
13.Mervin Mike (GK)
6
14.Noel Harley (DEF)
6