Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     SunderlandSunderland
Steve CollinsSteve Collins Computer Player Computer Player
Sebastian MerinoS. Merino72
G
1
G
67Craig GemmillC. Gemmill
Craig HarrisonC. Harrison68
D
2
D
75Mark MagoniM. Magoni
Nwankwo ShiltonN. Shilton73
D
3
D
72Paul FortuneP. Fortune
Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes72
D
4
D
70Chris McgovernC. Mcgovern
Stefano CarboneS. Carbone71
M
5
D
63Graeme HarrisonG. Harrison
Fabian ZieglF. Ziegl74
M
captain6captain
M
72Harris GerritsenH. Gerritsen
Vitor PinheiroV. Pinheiro74
M
7
M
70Stan LjungbergS. Ljungberg
Craig FergusonC. Ferguson77
M
8
M
64Joe PlowrightJ. Plowright
Steve ThompsonS. Thompson60
A
9
A
73Fabio RegonesiF. Regonesi
Eduardo MarquitosE. Marquitos74
A
10
A
65Paul FergusonP. Ferguson
Fredrik BallF. Ball69
A
11
A
63Scott DrakeS. Drake
 
Antonio PerezA. Perez73
D
12
M
64Carlton MoffatC. Moffat
Mast H. AkinbiyiM. Akinbiyi41
M
13
A
63Michael AdamsM. Adams
Tomasz ZaidanT. Zaidan74
A
14
A
63Kai GötzK. Götz

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 17,234 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.


0.00
Sunderland get the match underway!
2.27
Tiago Fernandes knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Carbone. Stefano Carbone kicks a strong pass forward to Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's miles wide!
4.27
Fabian Ziegl pushes up the pitch. Fabian Ziegl threads the ball through to Vitor Pinheiro. Vitor Pinheiro flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Marquitos. Some silky footwork from Eduardo Marquitos provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but is denied by Craig Gemmill. Excellent save.
9.49
Stefano Carbone plays the ball forward to Steve Thompson. Steve Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's well over the bar!
20.04
Vitor Pinheiro darts forward. Vitor Pinheiro makes a great pass forward. Fredrik Ball runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
26.38
Scott Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stan Ljungberg. Stan Ljungberg threads the ball through to Joe Plowright but he's offside!
28.27
Joe Plowright flicks a high pass forward. Stan Ljungberg collects the pass. Stan Ljungberg advances inside the box! Tiago Fernandes catches Stan Ljungberg on the ankles. Stan Ljungberg appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.34
Without breaking stride, Chris Mcgovern plays the ball forward to Harris Gerritsen. Harris Gerritsen makes a simple pass to Paul Ferguson. Paul Ferguson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Sebastian Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
42.39
Joe Plowright clumsily knocks into Fabian Ziegl. The referee warns Joe Plowright to calm down! Fabian Ziegl runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
48.13
Graeme Harrison catches Fabian Ziegl on the ankles. The referee brings Graeme Harrison to one side and gives him a warning! Fabian Ziegl carries on, but is struggling a bit.
51.38
Paul Ferguson barges into Tiago Fernandes. The referee warns Paul Ferguson to calm down! Tiago Fernandes hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.03
Mark Magoni takes it forward alone. Mark Magoni shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.13
Fabian Ziegl makes a probing pass to Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Craig Gemmill.
62.41
It's a corner kick. Craig Ferguson kicks a low ball out wide. Stan Ljungberg reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
63.14
Chris Mcgovern breaks forward. Chris Mcgovern runs straight at the opposition's defence. Chris Mcgovern controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
65.01
Vitor Pinheiro surges forward with the ball. Vitor Pinheiro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.34
Fabio Regonesi hits a low pass to Scott Drake. Scott Drake shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
77.01
Sunderland have made 3 substitutions with Carlton Moffat replacing Fabio Regonesi, Kai Götz replacing Paul Ferguson and Michael Adams replacing Scott Drake .
79.32
Nwankwo Shilton flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Pinheiro controls it well on his chest. Vitor Pinheiro threads the ball through to Steve Thompson. Steve Thompson controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Fredrik Ball through on goal. Fredrik Ball cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Stoke City!
83.14
Nwankwo Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefano Carbone. Stefano Carbone flicks a high pass forward to Steve Thompson who brings the ball under control. Steve Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
85.42
Fabian Ziegl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
89.54
Nwankwo Shilton knocks the ball forward to Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Mcgovern.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Sunderland
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
25.3%
45.6%
29.1%

Scorers
Fredrik Ball 79

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Ball of Stoke City

Match Ratings
1.Sebastian Merino (GK)
6
2.Craig Harrison (DEF)
7
3.Nwankwo Shilton (DEF)
8
4.Tiago Fernandes (DEF)
7
5.Stefano Carbone (MID)
7
6.Fabian Ziegl (MID)
8
7.Vitor Pinheiro (MID)
8
8.Craig Ferguson (MID)
7
9.Steve Thompson (ATT)
8
10.Eduardo Marquitos (ATT)
6
11.Fredrik Ball (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Antonio Perez (DEF)
0
13.Mast H. Akinbiyi (MID)
0
14.Tomasz Zaidan (ATT)
0

1.Craig Gemmill (GK)
7
2.Mark Magoni (DEF)
6
3.Paul Fortune (DEF)
6
4.Chris Mcgovern (DEF)
8
5.Graeme Harrison (DEF)
6
6.Harris Gerritsen (MID)
6
7.Stan Ljungberg (MID)
7
8.Joe Plowright (MID)
6
9.Fabio Regonesi (ATT)
6
10.Paul Ferguson (ATT)
6
11.Scott Drake (ATT)
6
 
12.Carlton Moffat (MID)
6
13.Michael Adams (ATT)
6
14.Kai Götz (ATT)
6