Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,477 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Summerbee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Stoke City kick off!
2.43
0-0Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
3.55
0-0Craig Harrison hits a low pass to Craig Ferguson. Craig Ferguson flicks a high pass forward to Ruggero Dani who brings the ball under control. Ruggero Dani lofts in a cross ball towards David Cutler. David Cutler flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
10.02
Gunnar Nielsen passes the ball forward to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Gunnar Nielsen through on goal. Gunnar Nielsen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Sebastian Merino!
12.12
0-0Marcus Thirlwell catches Fabian Ziegl on the ankles. The referee calls over Marcus Thirlwell and shows him a yellow card! Fabian Ziegl runs off the knock.
14.46
Les Kanu flicks a high pass forward. Darren Wainwright collects the pass. Darren Wainwright whips in a cross ball towards Marcus Thirlwell. Marcus Thirlwell makes a convincing header. It's miles wide!
16.58
0-0Vitor Pinheiro threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joel Taulerus.
18.48
0-0Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Brian Mike. Brian Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Weaver but he's offside!
20.25
Stefano Carbone surges forward with the ball. Stefano Carbone finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
21.43
1-0Craig Ferguson sees Ruggero Dani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruggero Dani knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos powers a header at goal. Melchior Mensah is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.24
Neil Davidson brings the ball forward. Neil Davidson plays a one-two with Les Kanu and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Neil Davidson provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Neil Davidson scores for Newcastle United!!
27.40
Nwankwo Shilton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl chips the ball to his team mate, David Cutler. David Cutler shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
30.11
Marcus Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Andy Weaver. Andy Weaver plays a scrappy one-two with Marcus Thirlwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Andy Weaver cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.16
Marcus Thirlwell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcus Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Les Kanu but he's offside!
39.52
1-1Antonio Perez flicks a high ball forward to Fabian Ziegl who takes it down. Fabian Ziegl makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Cutler. David Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Ruggero Dani. Romano Van Der Laan hacks Ruggero Dani from behind! Penalty not given!!
40.06
Joel Taulerus flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Thirlwell controls it well on his chest. Marcus Thirlwell makes a simple pass to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Ruggero Dani flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Marquitos who brings the ball neatly under control. Eduardo Marquitos lofts in a cross ball towards Ruggero Dani. With a superhuman jump, Ruggero Dani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Melchior Mensah is on top of it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United get the second half underway!
53.13
Antonio Perez knocks the ball forward to Vitor Pinheiro. Vitor Pinheiro flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Marquitos knocks in a cross ball towards David Cutler. David Cutler directs the ball goalwards with his head. Melchior Mensah picks it out of the air!
57.40
Vitor Pinheiro flicks a high ball forward to David Cutler who takes it down. David Cutler threads the ball through to Ruggero Dani. Ruggero Dani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.03
Antonio Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Marquitos. Eduardo Marquitos flicks the ball to his team mate, David Cutler. David Cutler knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Marquitos but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.14
Craig Ferguson advances with the ball. Craig Ferguson shoots from distance but Melchior Mensah reads it well. Excellent keeping!
63.25
Joel Taulerus kicks a strong pass forward to Les Kanu. Les Kanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gunnar Nielsen but he's offside!
66.20
Marcus Thirlwell hits a low pass to Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
72.27
Nwankwo Shilton knocks the ball forward to Stefano Carbone. Stefano Carbone flicks a high ball forward to Ruggero Dani who takes it down. Ruggero Dani shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Melchior Mensah!
73.23
Joel Taulerus flicks a high ball forward to Gunnar Nielsen who takes it down. Gunnar Nielsen flicks a high pass forward. Andy Weaver collects the pass. Andy Weaver whips in a cross ball towards Gunnar Nielsen. Gunnar Nielsen makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
77.32
1-2Newcastle United have made a substitution with Eoin Marsden replacing Darren Wainwright .
87.43
Fabian Ziegl chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Carbone. Stefano Carbone controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Ruggero Dani through on goal. Ruggero Dani shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
28.7%
42.5%
28.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ruggero Dani of Stoke City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Merino (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Craig Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nwankwo Shilton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Antonio Perez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stefano Carbone (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Fabian Ziegl (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vitor Pinheiro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Ferguson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruggero Dani (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Eduardo Marquitos (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | David Cutler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Marsden (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Mast H. Akinbiyi (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fredrik Ball (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Melchior Mensah (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Romano Van Der Laan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Joel Taulerus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Davidson (DEF) | | 8 |
| 5. | Warren Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gunnar Nielsen (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Marcus Thirlwell (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Brian Mike (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Andy Weaver (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Darren Wainwright (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Les Kanu (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Basile Badjani (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Adams (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eoin Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |