Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 20,653 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Millwall and Stoke City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
3.20
Noel Weaver chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Cort. Wes Cort knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Bowyer. Morris Bowyer connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.59
Jody Ferdinand controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Stone. Lee Stone chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Bowyer. Morris Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Charlton.
15.48
Noel Weaver passes the ball forward to Morris Bowyer. Morris Bowyer shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.32
Dion Evans advances with the ball. Dion Evans plays a perfect one-two with Luke Barrett and rushes in on goal... Dion Evans shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.08
Carlton Charlton brings the ball forward. Carlton Charlton threads the ball through to Del Joseph. Del Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Friedmann. Uwe Friedmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.16
Lee Stone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Brady. Neil Brady knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.40
Edward Ljungberg powers a long ball forward. Uwe Friedmann lofts in a cross ball towards Del Joseph. Del Joseph heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.42
Noel Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Bowyer. Morris Bowyer knocks in a cross ball towards Wes Cort. Wes Cort directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
30.40
Chris Moore flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Bowyer. Morris Bowyer finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
36.55
Edward Ljungberg threads the ball through to Dion Evans. Dion Evans controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Joseph. Del Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Barrett. Luke Barrett heads the ball goalwards. Luke Barrett scores for Stoke City!!
39.42
Carlton Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Eadie. Ben Eadie knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Joseph. Del Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Friedmann. Uwe Friedmann is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
40.14
Jody Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Jody Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Neil Brady. Neil Brady whips in a cross ball towards Wes Cort. Wes Cort flicks the ball with his head. Jamie Mills easily smothers it.
45.00
Jody Ferdinand makes a simple pass to Lee Stone. Lee Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Cort. Wes Cort knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Charlton.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Millwall start the second half!
47.50
Noel Weaver barges into Dion Evans. The referee calls over Noel Weaver and warns him to calm down! Dion Evans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.27
Noel Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Cort. Wes Cort plays a perfect one-two with Morris Bowyer and rushes in on goal... Wes Cort shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
54.09
Chris Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Brady. Neil Brady goes all the way! Neil Brady takes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
55.39
Wilfred Postma flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Barrett. Luke Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Friedmann. Uwe Friedmann directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
59.12
James Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Luke Barrett. Luke Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Del Joseph. Del Joseph is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Andy Huiberts manages to gather it comfortably.
60.49
Del Joseph hacks Ralph Copping from behind! Del Joseph is given a warning by the referee! Ralph Copping runs off the knock.
61.58
Ralph Copping knocks the ball to his team mate, Lee Stone. Lee Stone threads the ball through to Neil Brady. Neil Brady shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
72.54
Alex Mcinnes surges forward with the ball. Alex Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Neil Brady. Neil Brady directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Brady!
75.04
Lee Stone catches Dion Evans on the ankles. The referee calls over Lee Stone and warns him to calm down! Dion Evans stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.05
Carlton Charlton makes a simple pass to Dion Evans. Dion Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Friedmann. Uwe Friedmann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.23
Wilfred Postma makes a simple pass to Del Joseph. Del Joseph passes the ball forward but Uwe Friedmann is offside!
83.05
Noel Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Bowyer. Morris Bowyer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlton Charlton.
84.57
Noel Weaver advances with the ball. Noel Weaver shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Jamie Mills easily smothers it!
89.34
Lee Stone hacks Dion Evans from behind! Lee Stone is warned by the referee again! Dion Evans runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Neil Brady of Millwall

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 49.3333333333333 vs 50.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 22.67%, Midfield: 42.67%, Away team third: 34.67%