Match Report

0.00 0-0

The whistle blows and Stoke City get the match underway!

2.42 0-0

Mick Kasper flicks a high ball forward to Simon Henry who takes it down. Simon Henry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.

4.10 0-0

Matthias Morlock advances with the ball. Matthias Morlock plays a one-two with Simon Henry and rushes in on goal... Matthias Morlock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!

6.37 0-0

Julian Bailey brings the ball forward. Julian Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. With a superhuman jump, Syd Sharpe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it misses the target by a large margin!

8.18 0-0

Spencer Perry hacks Alfred Charlton from behind! The referee brings Spencer Perry to one side and gives him a warning! Alfred Charlton stretches but gets up unharmed.

10.40 0-1

Dean Gray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa edges inside the box! Gianfranco Cannarsa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!

15.50 0-1

Spencer Perry hacks Nwankwo Greaves from behind! The referee warns Spencer Perry again to calm down! Nwankwo Greaves runs off the knock.

16.08 0-1

Mick Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Greaves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Greaves shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!

18.10 0-1

Mick Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Alfred Charlton controls it well on his chest. Alfred Charlton shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!

26.28 0-1

Dean Gray hits a low pass to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe hits a low pass to Max Joseph. Max Joseph comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!

30.38 0-1

Anthony Pallister plays the ball forward to Gary Peckham. Gary Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Charlton. Alfred Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Gregorio Garrido!

36.11 0-1

Julian Bailey makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!

39.59 0-1

Dean Gray flicks a high pass forward to Syd Sharpe who brings the ball under control. Syd Sharpe plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Cannarsa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Syd Sharpe comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but is blocked by Alioune Marlet's outstretched leg.

44.37 0-1

Dean Gray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dean Gray plays a one-two with Gianfranco Cannarsa and advances towards the goal... Dean Gray takes a shot at goal but John Venus reads it well. Well saved!

45.00 0-1

Graeme Matthews comes in with a very late challenge on Alfred Charlton. Graeme Matthews is shown the red card!! Alfred Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

45.00 0-1

The referee whistles the end of the first half!

45.00 0-1

The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!

48.29 0-1

Marvin Westwood hits a low pass to Simon Henry. Simon Henry plays a one-two with Nwankwo Greaves and rushes in on goal... Simon Henry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies wide!

55.55 0-1

Christian Lindner darts forward. Christian Lindner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Christian Lindner plays a quick one-two with Nwankwo Greaves and rushes in on goal... Christian Lindner strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies well off target!

59.04 0-1

Marvin Westwood flicks a high pass forward. Simon Henry controls it well on his chest. Simon Henry plays a scrappy one-two with Nwankwo Greaves and advances towards the goal... Simon Henry strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Superb reactions from Gregorio Garrido. What a save!

66.14 0-1

Spencer Perry flicks a high pass forward to Julian Bailey who brings the ball under control. Julian Bailey knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph. Max Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Venus who gathers it comfortably.

69.07 0-1

Shaun Weaver darts forward. Shaun Weaver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.

73.43 0-1

Syd Sharpe catches Christian Lindner on the ankles. Syd Sharpe is shown the yellow card! Christian Lindner hobbles a bit, but should be okay.

75.48 0-1

Gary Peckham advances with the ball. Gary Peckham makes a great pass forward. Nwankwo Greaves runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!

77.11 0-2

Julian Bailey makes a simple pass to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe threads the ball through into the box. Max Joseph strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving John Venus with no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!

81.36 1-2

Anthony Pallister drives a long ball upfield. Simon Henry plays a perfect one-two with Alfred Charlton and rushes in on goal... Simon Henry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Simon Henry scores for Stoke City!!

85.16 1-2

Anthony Pallister hits a low pass to Mick Kasper. Mick Kasper threads a neat ball through to Simon Henry. Simon Henry shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!

89.12 1-3

Spencer Perry flicks a high pass forward. Julian Bailey collects the pass. Julian Bailey makes an attacking run forward. Julian Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe makes a looping header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Syd Sharpe!

90.00 1-3

Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!