Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Leeds United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dean McManaman.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off!
3.53
0-0Howard Knighton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince passes the ball forward to Jermaine Richards. Jermaine Richards plays a one-two with Ledley Ince and rushes in on goal... Jermaine Richards rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Billy Rae as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
5.45
0-0It's a corner kick. Ralph Ball kicks a low ball out wide. Max Chandler gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
6.59
1-0Nicholas Gascoigne threads the ball through to Kader Zeroual. With a delightful solo run, Kader Zeroual stretches the opposition's defence. Kader Zeroual knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Rae with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
9.36
1-0Jeroen Dijkhuizen hacks Sebastian Sanchez from behind! Jeroen Dijkhuizen is given a warning by the referee! Sebastian Sanchez stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.45
1-0Nicholas Froggatt makes a probing pass to Paul Scales. Paul Scales whips in a cross ball towards Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.25
Sebastian Sanchez makes a probing pass to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Burgess who brings the ball under control. Harvey Burgess edges inside the box! Harvey Burgess comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.46
Sebastian Sanchez threads a neat ball through to Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ball collects the pass. Tim Ball plays a one-two with Harvey Burgess and rushes in on goal... Tim Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
15.10
Nicholas Froggatt flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Ince holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Ince sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
16.13
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Scott Hansen collects the pass. Scott Hansen tries a spectacular long range effort. Paulo Martins comfortably gets down and covers it.
20.41
Spencer Defoe hits a low pass to Paul Allman. Paul Allman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kieron Mcgreal. Kieron Mcgreal whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Burgess. Harvey Burgess shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
21.35
1-0Ralph Ball catches Scott Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Ralph Ball and warns him to calm down! Scott Hansen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.38
Paul Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini flicks a high pass forward to Ashley Seaman who brings the ball under control. Ashley Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paulo Martins manages to gather it.
26.48
Seeing Kader Zeroual's attacking run, Ralph Ball quickly throws the ball into his path. Kader Zeroual kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Ince. Ledley Ince shoots from 20 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.47
1-0Kader Zeroual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paul Scales. With imagination, Paul Scales plays the ball forward to Scott Liddell. Scott Liddell knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Ince. Max Chandler catches Ledley Ince on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
30.05
1-0Harvey Burgess plays the ball forward to Tim Ball. Tim Ball passes the ball forward but Demetrio Corini is offside!
32.25
1-0Scott Hansen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Ball. Tim Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Demetrio Corini. Demetrio Corini takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Kader Zeroual.
45.00
Kieron Mcgreal runs straight at the opposition's defence. Kieron Mcgreal makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Tim Ball. Tim Ball cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paulo Martins effortlessly gets down and covers it.
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United get the second half underway!
48.48
Nicholas Froggatt brings the ball forward. Nicholas Froggatt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
51.32
Kader Zeroual sees Jeroen Dijkhuizen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jeroen Dijkhuizen rushes past Paul Allman! Jeroen Dijkhuizen tries a spectacular strike but it's well over the bar!
53.08
Howard Knighton threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Gascoigne. Seeing a gap ahead, Nicholas Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen threads a neat, attacking ball through to Jermaine Richards. Jermaine Richards rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
54.03
1-0Kader Zeroual makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicholas Froggatt. Nicholas Froggatt darts forward. Nicholas Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Rae who gathers it comfortably.
57.10
Nicholas Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Ralph Ball. Ralph Ball flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Richards holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jermaine Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's drastically wayward!
59.11
Paul Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Hansen. Scott Hansen decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Hansen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.27
Max Chandler comes in with a late challenge on Ledley Ince. The referee brings Max Chandler to one side and gives him a warning! Ledley Ince runs off the knock.
73.09
Ralph Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Jeroen Dijkhuizen. Jeroen Dijkhuizen shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
81.58
Kieron Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Tim Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tim Ball controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Paulo Martins (GK)
8
2. Nicholas Gascoigne (DEF)
7
3. Howard Knighton (DEF)
7
4. Kader Zeroual (DEF)
9
5. Paul Scales (MID)
7
6. Jeroen Dijkhuizen (MID)
7
7. Nicholas Froggatt (MID)
8
8. Ralph Ball (MID)
6
9. Scott Liddell (ATT)
7
10. Jermaine Richards (ATT)
7
11. Ledley Ince (ATT)
9
12. Eddie Gordon (DEF)
0
13. Maryn Pedemas (MID)
0
14. Thierry Byrne (ATT)
0
1. Billy Rae (GK)
7
2. Paul Allman (DEF)
7
3. Sebastian Sanchez (DEF)
6
4. Spencer Defoe (DEF)
6
5. Max Chandler (DEF)
6
6. Scott Hansen (MID)
8
7. Demetrio Corini (MID)
6
8. Kieron Mcgreal (MID)
7
9. Harvey Burgess (ATT)
7
10. Tim Ball (ATT)
6
11. Ashley Seaman (ATT)
6
12. David Lowe (GK)
0
13. Colin McGrory (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Pallister (ATT)
0