Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 17,617 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Stoke City and Swindon Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
2.13
Tony Croft threads the ball through to Luis Guerrero. Luis Guerrero threads the ball through to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone plays a perfect one-two with Francis Godber and rushes in on goal... Nicola C. Pavone shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Nicola C. Pavone!
9.00
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
12.12
Stuart Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks the ball forward to Nicola C. Pavone but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
15.38
John Bloomer threads the ball through to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell knocks the ball forward to Stuart Bremner. Stuart Bremner plays a perfect one-two with John Weaver and rushes in on goal... Stuart Bremner tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Aaron Tolley easily smothers it!
16.25
Luis Guerrero knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.17
Dion Cort knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Windass. Stuart Windass makes a simple pass to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Devanir Wiart is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.18
Stuart Windass knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
32.06
John Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Smith. Ian Smith surges forward with the ball. Ian Smith controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Aaron Tolley manages to gather it comfortably.
36.37
Neil Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Windass. Stuart Windass flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber plays a perfect one-two with Dennis Jensen and rushes in on goal... Francis Godber tries a spectacular strike. Devanir Wiart easily smothers it.
44.22
Graham Charles flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Christie. Warren Christie kicks a strong pass forward to John Weaver. John Weaver knocks the ball forward to Stuart Bremner but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Swindon Town kick off!
47.52
Ian Smith makes a probing pass to Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Bremner but the linesman indicates offside!
48.23
Warren Christie sees space and advances. Warren Christie makes a simple pass to John Weaver. John Weaver tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.57
Andy Liddell surges forward with the ball. Andy Liddell plays a perfect one-two with Henk Boateng and rushes in on goal... Andy Liddell shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.46
Luis Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.08
Swindon Town are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
61.58
Miguel Sanchez makes a probing pass to Andy Liddell. Andy Liddell brings the ball forward. Andy Liddell shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
81.53
Warren Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Henk Boateng. Henk Boateng shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Aaron Tolley.
87.54
Graham Charles hoofs the ball up the pitch. Stuart Bremner knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Enzo Tasso passes the ball forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Nicola C. Pavone of Stoke City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 47.887323943662 vs 52.112676056338
Play Area
Home team third: 28.17%, Midfield: 46.48%, Away team third: 25.35%