Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.
0.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
4.51
Karim Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Daniel Teixeira flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
9.59
Eddie Tiler threads the ball through to Omer Winterburn. Omer Winterburn makes a probing pass to Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.57
With some swift thinking, Omer Winterburn plays the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! John Lecocq has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.14
Mario Carvalho makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Scales. Rio Scales sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.18
Isaiah Coppinger flicks a high ball forward to Norman Johnson who takes it down. Norman Johnson lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.48
With great vision, Tony Gaillot plays the ball forward to Heitor De Souza. Heitor De Souza threads a neat ball through to Brahim Silva. Brahim Silva knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.13
Yasushi Kaita takes it forward alone. Yasushi Kaita threads a neat ball through to Rio Scales. Rio Scales rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but Garry Dijkstra blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
30.44
Isaiah Coppinger comes in with a late challenge on John Ince. Isaiah Coppinger is warned by the referee! John Ince hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.27
Garry Dijkstra sees Graham King in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Graham King flicks a high pass forward. Omer Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Omer Winterburn edges inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Omer Winterburn provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. The ball strikes Tony Gaillot's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
34.00
Corner kick to Stoke City. Norman Johnson plays it to the near post. Omer Winterburn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. John Lecocq is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.54
Karim Latuheru comes in with a late challenge on Brahim Silva. The referee calls over Karim Latuheru and shows him a yellow card! Brahim Silva gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.55
Karim Latuheru makes a simple pass to Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Graham King. Graham King shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
39.27
Claudio Garcia threads the ball through to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett edges inside the box! Craig Rowett tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but John Lecocq manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Eduardo Gonzalez replacing Isaiah Coppinger and Herve Yapi replacing Omer Winterburn. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. The Stoke City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Stoke City start the second half!
47.38
Heitor De Souza sees space and advances. Heitor De Souza edges inside the box! Heitor De Souza makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
51.42
Without breaking stride, Graham King plays the ball forward to Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo Gonzalez shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.43
Cristian Vignaroli comes in with a late challenge on Herve Yapi. Cristian Vignaroli is given a warning by the referee! Herve Yapi stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.21
Herve Yapi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
60.12
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Kelvin Lampard replacing Yasushi Kaita .
61.13
Herve Yapi barges into Heitor De Souza. Herve Yapi is shown the yellow card! Heitor De Souza stretches but gets up unharmed.
63.23
Eddie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Garry Dijkstra. Garry Dijkstra makes a probing pass to Herve Yapi. Herve Yapi tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.57
Karim Latuheru kicks a strong pass forward to Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo Gonzalez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eduardo Gonzalez edges inside the box! Eduardo Gonzalez comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Cristian Vignaroli is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
69.42
Herve Yapi passes the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from John Lecocq.
71.12
Garry Dijkstra sees space and advances. Garry Dijkstra lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo Gonzalez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
73.41
Heitor De Souza flicks a high pass forward. Duncan McCoist controls it well on his chest. Duncan McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Garry Dijkstra.
77.05
Stoke City have made a substitution with Ben Woodgate replacing Craig Rowett and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.08
Cristian Vignaroli knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Lampard. Kelvin Lampard flicks a high ball forward to Heitor De Souza who gracefully takes it down. Heitor De Souza flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Lampard controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Kelvin Lampard tries a spectacular strike. Eduardo Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
12
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
23.5%
44.7%
31.8%
Scorers
| Norman Johnson 10 Claudio Garcia 13, 22 Omer Winterburn 34 Herve Yapi 63 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Claudio Garcia of Stoke City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Serrano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Garry Dijkstra (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Karim Latuheru (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Eddie Tiler (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Graham King (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Omer Winterburn (MID) | ![]() | 9 |
| 8. | Daniel Teixeira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Norman Johnson (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 11. | Craig Rowett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eduardo Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 13. | Herve Yapi (MID) | ![]() ![]() | 7 |
| 14. | Ben Woodgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | John Lecocq (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Cristian Vignaroli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | John Ince (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tony Gaillot (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Mario Carvalho (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Heitor De Souza (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Yasushi Kaita (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Duncan McCoist (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Brahim Silva (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Andy Mcinnes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Scales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Glynn Carter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kelvin Lampard (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Ian Joseph (ATT) | 0 | |













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