Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.
0.00
0-0Southampton get the match underway!
2.33
0-0Isaiah Coppinger darts forward. Isaiah Coppinger shoots from distance. Solid save from Amara Paisley.
4.45
0-0Eddie Tiler threads a neat ball through to Omer Winterburn. Omer Winterburn plays the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.17
0-0Marvin Shearer clumsily knocks into Karim Latuheru. The referee warns Marvin Shearer to calm down! Karim Latuheru stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.28
0-1Wayne Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini makes a simple pass to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne plays the ball forward to Ruben Barbosa who has made a great run into the box. Ruben Barbosa side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruben Barbosa!
12.06
0-1Garry Dijkstra sees Norman Johnson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Johnson rushes past Nicholas Grant! Nicholas Grant hacks Norman Johnson from behind! Norman Johnson appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
14.53
0-1Omer Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Johnson. Norman Johnson makes a great pass forward. Omer Winterburn runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
16.01
0-1Daniel Teixeira runs straight at the opposition's defence. Daniel Teixeira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Naysmith.
18.25
Isaiah Coppinger threads a neat ball through to Graham King. Graham King shoots from long range. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.08
Garry Dijkstra knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger flicks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Teixeira. Daniel Teixeira controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Claudio Garcia through on goal. Claudio Garcia comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
24.50
Garry Dijkstra threads a neat ball through to Graham King. Graham King runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham King knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.42
Daniel Teixeira makes a beautiful solo run. Daniel Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a deft header. Amara Paisley gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
33.21
Maurizio Ferrante knocks the ball to his team mate, Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini sees Marvin Shearer just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Shearer takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Eduardo Serrano.
34.43
Maurizio Ferrante kicks a strong pass forward to Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora threads a neat ball through to Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Eduardo Serrano reads it well. Nice keeping!
42.41
Garry Dijkstra flicks a high pass forward. Norman Johnson collects the pass. Norman Johnson kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
John Naysmith kicks a strong pass forward to Arnauld Cudini. Arnauld Cudini threads a neat, attacking ball through to Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
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. Southampton appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
48.53
Wayne Fortune makes a probing pass to Ruben Barbosa. Ruben Barbosa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante whips in a cross ball towards Jean Chr. Tourenne. Jean Chr. Tourenne makes a looping header on goal. It's there!! Eduardo Serrano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
51.51
Herve Yapi flicks a high pass forward to Craig Rowett who brings the ball under control. Craig Rowett cuts inside the box! Craig Rowett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Amara Paisley has to pick the ball from the back of the net! That brings them level!
54.30
Jonathan Jack controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Shearer. Marvin Shearer shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
57.46
Ruben Barbosa sees Marvin Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Shearer shoots from 25 yards but somehow Eduardo Serrano manages to keep it out.
60.44
Eric Sikora sees Jean Chr. Tourenne in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jean Chr. Tourenne controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
63.36
Graham King runs straight at the opposition's defence. Graham King finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Amara Paisley manages to gather it effortlessly.
67.33
Ruben Barbosa hacks Eddie Tiler from behind! The referee brings Ruben Barbosa to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Tiler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.16
Ruben Barbosa makes a probing pass to Maurizio Ferrante. Maurizio Ferrante tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
77.48
2-2Southampton have made 2 substitutions with Nicolas Emmerlich replacing Jonathan Jack and Mario De Groot replacing Arnauld Cudini .
83.05
Daniel Teixeira threads a neat ball through to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Amara Paisley who gathers it comfortably.
85.37
Daniel Teixeira hits a low pass to Graham King. Graham King runs straight at the defence! Graham King makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham King of Stoke City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Serrano (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Garry Dijkstra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Karim Latuheru (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Eddie Tiler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Graham King (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Isaiah Coppinger (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Omer Winterburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Daniel Teixeira (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Norman Johnson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Rowett (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Eduardo Gonzalez (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Herve Yapi (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ben Woodgate (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Amara Paisley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | John Naysmith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wayne Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jonathan Jack (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Grant (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ruben Barbosa (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Maurizio Ferrante (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arnauld Cudini (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Jean Chr. Tourenne (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Eric Sikora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Nicolas Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mario De Groot (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Kodjo Diani (ATT) | 0 | |