Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 15,324 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Dyer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Dyer.
0.00
0-0Stoke City get the match underway!
2.39
0-0Mast H. Okpara sees space and advances. Mast H. Okpara shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
3.40
0-0Glynn Best chips the ball to his team mate, Djamel Zidane. Djamel Zidane knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.08
0-0Bakary Bah makes a beautiful solo run. Bakary Bah plays a one-two with Ian Galli and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Bakary Bah provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Carl Mckay is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
9.19
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Mast H. Okpara plays the ball forward to Ian Galli. Ian Galli shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
10.47
0-0Gionatha De Liguori barges into Robert Gascoigne. The referee brings Gionatha De Liguori to one side and gives him a warning! Robert Gascoigne runs off the knock.
16.29
Glynn Best comes in with a late challenge on Vladimir Gallo. The referee brings Glynn Best to one side and gives him a warning! Vladimir Gallo stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.44
0-1Robert Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Emile Plowright. Emile Plowright whips in a cross ball towards Djamel Zidane. Djamel Zidane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.04
0-1Vladimir Gallo passes the ball forward to Ian Galli. Ian Galli puts a great ball through. Stephan Dugbatey runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
30.24
Robert Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Owen. Carlton Owen whips in a cross ball towards Djamel Zidane. Djamel Zidane makes a looping header on goal. Magnificent save by Yves-A. Dufresnes!
32.18
Gionatha De Liguori sees Stephan Dugbatey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephan Dugbatey plays a scrappy one-two with Nicolas Hitzlsperger and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stephan Dugbatey provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
34.11
Gionatha De Liguori threads a neat ball through to Ian Galli. Ian Galli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.43
Mast H. Okpara passes the ball forward to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Patrick Ince. Excellent save.
39.01
Gionatha De Liguori kicks a strong pass forward to Nicolas Hitzlsperger. Nicolas Hitzlsperger threads the ball through to Ian Galli but he's offside!
42.49
Robert Gascoigne sees Emile Plowright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Emile Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Djamel Zidane. Djamel Zidane makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Robert Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Djamel Zidane who takes it down. Djamel Zidane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Plymouth Argyle players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the second half underway!
47.25
Meziane Bencherif makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bakary Bah. Bakary Bah deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey skips past Anthony Lawrence! Stephan Dugbatey strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Magnificent save by Patrick Ince!
48.05
Glynn Best controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Owen. Carlton Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Meziane Bencherif.
51.14
Robert Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Owen controls it well on his chest. Carlton Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.28
Gionatha De Liguori threads the ball through to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Hitzlsperger and rushes in on goal... Stephan Dugbatey rockets a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
55.26
Bakary Bah picks a pass forward to Ian Galli. Ian Galli lofts in a cross ball towards Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Patrick Ince has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
60.39
1-1Stoke City have made a substitution with Vasco Loureiro replacing Khaliloul Mayele .
61.46
1-1Mast H. Okpara catches Vasco Loureiro on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Vasco Loureiro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.16
Vasco Loureiro flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gustavo Santos.
65.26
1-1Meziane Bencherif barges into Djamel Zidane. The referee warns Meziane Bencherif to calm down! Djamel Zidane carries on, but is struggling a bit.
73.38
Dave Prior flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Best holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Best laces a through ball forward to Carlton Owen. Carlton Owen shoots from 25 yards. Yves-A. Dufresnes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.53
Robert Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Bakary Bah. The referee calls over Robert Gascoigne and warns him to calm down! Bakary Bah runs off the knock.
81.05
Meziane Bencherif kicks a strong pass forward to Gionatha De Liguori. Gionatha De Liguori threads a neat ball through to Stephan Dugbatey. Stephan Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patrick Ince who gathers it comfortably.
83.45
With great vision, Gustavo Santos plays the ball forward to Vladimir Gallo. Vladimir Gallo hits a low pass to Ian Galli. Ian Galli knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Anthony Lawrence.
87.00
Bakary Bah knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Galli. Ian Galli plays a one-two with Stephan Dugbatey and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Ian Galli provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Patrick Ince!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stephan Dugbatey of Plymouth Argyle |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Yves-A. Dufresnes (GK)
6
2. Jaime Sullivan (DEF)
6
3. Meziane Bencherif (DEF)
6
4. Gustavo Santos (DEF)
6
5. Gionatha De Liguori (MID)
7
6. Bakary Bah (MID)
7
7. Mast H. Okpara (MID)
6
8. Vladimir Gallo (MID)
6
9. Ian Galli (ATT)
7
10. Nicolas Hitzlsperger (ATT)
6
11. Stephan Dugbatey (ATT)
9
12. Gary James (DEF)
0
13. P. Gilberto Fanesi (MID)
0
14. Garry Souness (ATT)
0
1. Patrick Ince (GK)
8
2. Matthew Gargo (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Lawrence (DEF)
6
4. Dave Prior (DEF)
6
5. Carl Mckay (DEF)
6
6. Glynn Best (MID)
7
7. Khaliloul Mayele (MID)
6
8. Robert Gascoigne (MID)
7
9. Djamel Zidane (ATT)
8
10. Carlton Owen (ATT)
8
11. Emile Plowright (ATT)
7
12. John Lowe (ATT)
0
13. Danny Upson (MID)
0
14. Vasco Loureiro (MID)
6