Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Manchester UnitedManchester United
Steve CollinsSteve Collins Stuart Longworth Stuart Longworth
Sebastian MerinoS. Merino72
G
1captain
G
80Alex SoudaniA. Soudani
Tiago FernandesT. Fernandes72
D
2
D
86Francesco G. CirilloF. Cirillo
Nwankwo ShiltonN. Shilton73
D
3
D
85Paul WhiteP. White
Antonio PerezA. Perez73
D
4
D
77Scott DaviesS. Davies
Stefano CarboneS. Carbone72
M
5
D
85Eduardo AlvarezE. Alvarez
Fabian ZieglF. Ziegl74
M
captain6
M
78Alexander IosifidisA. Iosifidis
Vitor PinheiroV. Pinheiro74
M
7
M
81Guilherme QuaresmaG. Quaresma
Craig FergusonC. Ferguson77
M
8
M
79Peter PowerP. Power
Tomasz ZaidanT. Zaidan74
A
9
A
84Juan RuizJ. Ruiz
Eduardo MarquitosE. Marquitos74
A
10
A
87Andy HitchcockA. Hitchcock
David CutlerD. Cutler67
A
11
A
78Frank GrimandiF. Grimandi
 
Craig HarrisonC. Harrison68
D
12
D
82Kemal HendrieK. Hendrie
Mast H. AkinbiyiM. Akinbiyi41
M
13
M
88Roberto MerinoR. Merino
Fredrik BallF. Ball69
A
14
A
87Lampros HatzisL. Hatzis

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,521 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.


0.00
Stoke City kick off!
3.50
Guilherme Quaresma takes it forward alone. Guilherme Quaresma shoots from outside the area. Sebastian Merino gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
6.48
Peter Power flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hitchcock controls it well on his chest. Andy Hitchcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.38
Alexander Iosifidis knocks the ball forward to Peter Power. Peter Power plays a scrappy one-two with Juan Ruiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Peter Power comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Merino effortlessly smothers it!
10.08
Eduardo Marquitos flicks a high pass forward to David Cutler who brings the ball under control. David Cutler runs straight at the defence! David Cutler comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Solid save from Alex Soudani. What a great pair of hands!
16.23
Alexander Iosifidis knocks the ball to his team mate, Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Grimandi. Frank Grimandi whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Sebastian Merino has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.07
With great vision, Vitor Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos whips in a cross ball towards Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Alex Soudani manages to gather it.
22.48
Paul White flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Iosifidis who brings the ball under control. Alexander Iosifidis knocks the ball forward to Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Andy Hitchcock provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
28.46
Peter Power hits a low pass to Alexander Iosifidis. Alexander Iosifidis knocks the ball forward to Andy Hitchcock but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.54
Peter Power takes the throw-in. Eduardo Alvarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
33.52
Nwankwo Shilton catches Andy Hitchcock on the ankles. Nwankwo Shilton is given a warning by the referee! Andy Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.47
Vitor Pinheiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards David Cutler. David Cutler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Alex Soudani effortlessly punches it away to safety.
38.33
Guilherme Quaresma passes the ball forward to Frank Grimandi. Frank Grimandi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Merino who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Manchester United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Guilherme Quaresma makes a probing pass to Alexander Iosifidis. Alexander Iosifidis shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
48.57
Scott Davies deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz makes a great pass forward. Guilherme Quaresma runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
49.40
Guilherme Quaresma comes in with a late challenge on Fabian Ziegl. Guilherme Quaresma is shown the yellow card! Fabian Ziegl stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.52
Alexander Iosifidis sees a break and surges forward. Alexander Iosifidis advances inside the box! Alexander Iosifidis cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Nwankwo Shilton steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
55.23
Scott Davies catches Fabian Ziegl on the ankles. The referee warns Scott Davies to calm down! Fabian Ziegl runs off the knock.
59.13
Alexander Iosifidis threads a neat ball through to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Merino who gathers it comfortably.
61.56
David Cutler catches Paul White on the ankles. The referee brings David Cutler to one side and gives him a warning! Paul White stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.49
Scott Davies flicks a high pass forward. Frank Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Grimandi rushes past Nwankwo Shilton! Nwankwo Shilton comes in with a late challenge on Frank Grimandi. Frank Grimandi appeals for a penalty! Given!!
63.49
The referee points to the spot..
64.14
Andy Hitchcock takes a stuttering run up. Sebastian Merino is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.23
Francesco G. Cirillo flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Iosifidis who brings the ball neatly under control. Alexander Iosifidis flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Quaresma holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Quaresma finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
66.00
Francesco G. Cirillo kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz threads the ball through to Andy Hitchcock. Andy Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
67.03
Tiago Fernandes threads a neat ball through to David Cutler. David Cutler lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Marquitos. With a superhuman jump, Eduardo Marquitos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.03
Fabian Ziegl flicks a high ball forward to Eduardo Marquitos who takes it down. Eduardo Marquitos tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving Alex Soudani with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
75.13
Peter Power hits a low pass to Guilherme Quaresma. Guilherme Quaresma sees Frank Grimandi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Frank Grimandi makes a probing pass to Andy Hitchcock but he's offside!
78.13
Manchester United are dictating the run of play here today.
81.49
Antonio Perez threads the ball through to David Cutler. David Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Alex Soudani!
89.11
Guilherme Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Andy Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andy Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
90.00
Peter Power hits a low pass to Juan Ruiz. Juan Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frank Grimandi but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Manchester United
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
9
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
36.7%
63.3%
Play Area
30.4%
46.8%
22.8%

Scorers
Eduardo Marquitos 67, 71
Frank Grimandi 16
Andy Hitchcock 22, 64 (p)

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eduardo Marquitos of Stoke City

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

1.Alex Soudani (GK)
7
2.Francesco G. Cirillo (DEF)
6
3.Paul White (DEF)
6
4.Scott Davies (DEF)
6
5.Eduardo Alvarez (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Iosifidis (MID)
8
7.Guilherme Quaresma (MID)yellow card
7
8.Peter Power (MID)
7
9.Juan Ruiz (ATT)
7
10.Andy Hitchcock (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Frank Grimandi (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Kemal Hendrie (DEF)
0
13.Roberto Merino (MID)
0
14.Lampros Hatzis (ATT)
0