Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Gillingham. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Forbes.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Gillingham get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Gavin Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Youds. Harry Youds plays a one-two with Eoin Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Harry Youds looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
3.32
0-0Dennis Duberry hits a low pass to Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher makes a probing pass to Chris Van Veen. Chris Van Veen puts a great ball through. Joe Beckham runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
4.41
Ronan Deguerville hits a low pass to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.02
0-0Eduardo Gonzalez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano whips in a cross ball towards Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Albert Lopez effortlessly punches it away to safety.
9.58
Garry Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Ben Woodgate controls it well on his chest. Ben Woodgate flicks a high pass forward. Norman Johnson collects the pass. Norman Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Albert Lopez is on top of his game. Well saved!
12.05
Eduardo Gonzalez takes it forward alone. Eduardo Gonzalez shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
14.41
Dennis Duberry darts forward. Dennis Duberry passes the ball forward to Chris Van Veen. Chris Van Veen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
18.25
Fadel Peyrelade makes a beautiful solo run. Fadel Peyrelade makes a great pass forward. Gavin Lineker runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
22.15
0-0Isaiah Coppinger deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.58
Lomano Craddock makes a strong solo run forward. Lomano Craddock runs straight at the opposition's defence. Lomano Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Norman Beckham!
28.51
Edmundo Perez knocks the ball forward to Ben Woodgate. Ben Woodgate flicks a high pass forward to Pedro Lozano who brings the ball under control. Pedro Lozano knocks the ball forward, putting Billy Dickov through on goal. Billy Dickov muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.41
Isaiah Coppinger plays the ball forward to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Dickov. Some good footwork from Billy Dickov provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
34.50
Edmundo Perez passes the ball forward to Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger makes a simple pass to Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.47
0-0Pedro Lozano barges into Eoin Fletcher. Pedro Lozano is given a warning by the referee! Eoin Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.39
0-0Billy Dickov catches Gavin Lineker on the ankles. Billy Dickov is shown the yellow card! Gavin Lineker stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.31
1-0Garry Dijkstra passes the ball forward to Pedro Lozano. Pedro Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Norman Johnson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Johnson knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Albert Lopez had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Cliff van der Hoek replacing Pedro Lozano and Eddie Tiler replacing Ben Woodgate. Gillingham appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation. The Gillingham players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
47.17
Isaiah Coppinger clumsily knocks into Fadel Peyrelade. The referee calls over Isaiah Coppinger and warns him to calm down! Fadel Peyrelade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.55
Eoin Fletcher makes a probing pass to Gavin Lineker. Gavin Lineker edges inside the box! Gavin Lineker comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
51.47
Gavin Lineker catches Eduardo Gonzalez on the ankles. The referee brings Gavin Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Eduardo Gonzalez stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.48
Eoin Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harry Youds. Harry Youds shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.42
Fadel Peyrelade knocks the ball forward to Harry Youds. Harry Youds shoots from outside the area. Norman Beckham gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.20
Cliff van der Hoek threads a neat ball through to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo Gonzalez whips the ball goalwards with his head but Albert Lopez reads it well. Nice save!
65.52
Eddie Tiler darts forward. Eddie Tiler knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Dickov. Billy Dickov makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Billy Dickov!
72.37
2-0Luke Salako controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Beckham. Joe Beckham lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Garry Dijkstra steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
75.20
With imagination, Edmundo Perez plays the ball forward to Cliff van der Hoek. Cliff van der Hoek knocks the ball forward to Ronan Deguerville. Ronan Deguerville knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
78.09
Eoin Fletcher sees space and advances. Eoin Fletcher edges inside the box! Eoin Fletcher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
81.15
Gabriele Gioacchini surges forward with the ball. Gabriele Gioacchini knocks the ball forward to Harry Youds. Harry Youds whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Garry Dijkstra steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
84.51
Harry Youds flicks a high pass forward. Joe Beckham controls it well on his chest. Joe Beckham knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Salako. Luke Salako rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Billy Dickov 42, 66 | Eoin Fletcher 78 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Norman Beckham (GK)
7
2. Karim Latuheru (DEF)
6
3. Edmundo Perez (DEF)
6
4. Garry Dijkstra (DEF)
7
5. Eduardo Gonzalez (MID)
6
6. Pedro Lozano (MID)
6
7. Ben Woodgate (MID)
6
8. Isaiah Coppinger (MID)
6
9. Billy Dickov (ATT)
9
10. Ronan Deguerville (ATT)
6
11. Norman Johnson (ATT)
7
12. Cliff van der Hoek (ATT)
6
13. Eddie Tiler (DEF)
7
14. Omer Winterburn (MID)
0
1. Albert Lopez (GK)
8
2. Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
6
3. Lomano Craddock (DEF)
7
4. Dennis Duberry (DEF)
7
5. Luke Salako (DEF)
6
6. Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
6
7. Eoin Fletcher (MID)
9
8. Gavin Lineker (MID)
6
9. Joe Beckham (ATT)
6
10. Chris Van Veen (ATT)
6
11. Harry Youds (ATT)
7
12. Neil Wiltord (MID)
0
13. Romarin Mbamba (MID)
0
14. Marek Rzasa (MID)
0