Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 16,386 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Stoke City get the match underway!
4.38
Thomas Spengler hacks Arco Van Basten from behind! Thomas Spengler is given a warning by the referee! Arco Van Basten runs off the knock.
10.16
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
15.45
Bruno Dzodic hacks Steffen Seeler from behind! Bruno Dzodic is warned by the referee! Steffen Seeler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.27
Thomas Spengler makes a simple pass to Eduardo Gainza. Eduardo Gainza knocks the ball forward to Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.18
Eduardo Gainza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Lara. Ricardo Lara shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
21.03
Kevin Kahn takes it forward alone. Kevin Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.57
Eduardo Gainza knocks the ball forward to Ricardo Lara. Ricardo Lara goes all the way! Ricardo Lara makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
33.55
Eduardo Gainza sees space and advances. Eduardo Gainza knocks the ball to his team mate, Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Edward Dryden manages to gather it comfortably.
38.21
Thomas Spengler barges into Steffen Seeler. Thomas Spengler is shown the yellow card! Steffen Seeler runs off the knock.
39.03
Anthony Midgley flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Cort. Mervin Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.48
Mervin Cort threads the ball through to Ricardo Lara. Ricardo Lara goes all the way! Ricardo Lara takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ricardo Lara!
44.19
Bruno Dzodic barges into Steffen Seeler. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steffen Seeler is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.25
Romero P. Diaz surges forward with the ball. Romero P. Diaz goes all the way! Romero P. Diaz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
51.57
Malcolm Keegan makes a simple pass to Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler shoots from distance. It's there!! Mark Appiah has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.02
Mervin Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Lara. Ricardo Lara goes all the way! Ricardo Lara takes a shot at goal. Edward Dryden easily smothers it.
59.43
Kevin Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Lara. Ricardo Lara shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
61.46
Mervin Cort makes a probing pass to Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo Lara. Ricardo Lara flicks the ball with his head. Edward Dryden manages to gather it comfortably.
63.05
Eduardo Gainza sees space and advances. Eduardo Gainza shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.48
Eduardo Gainza flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Lara. Ricardo Lara shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
72.38
Martin Graffiedi passes the ball forward to Romero P. Diaz. Romero P. Diaz controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steffen Seeler. Steffen Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Dzodic.
73.22
Kevin Kahn makes a simple pass to Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti goes all the way! Oscar Monti cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Edward Dryden!
78.09
Eric Gargo comes in with a very late challenge on Aaron Maclean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Aaron Maclean stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.15
Malcolm Keegan clumsily knocks into Kevin Kahn. Malcolm Keegan is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Kahn runs off the knock.
89.01
Anthony Midgley hacks Ben Neville from behind! Anthony Midgley is warned by the referee! Ben Neville runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Lara of Stoke City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 6 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 60 vs 40
Play Area
Home team third: 21.11%, Midfield: 45.56%, Away team third: 33.33%