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 Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Mike.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
2.52
0-0Showing composure, Ricardo Andres plays the ball forward to Julian Leon. Julian Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ernesto Alonso.
3.14
0-0With imagination, Isaiah Coppinger plays the ball forward to Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi plays a one-two with Isaiah Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Antonino Regonesi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
4.24
0-0Ricardo Andres makes a strong solo run forward. Ricardo Andres makes a probing pass to Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby makes a probing pass to Gerald Diallo but he's offside!
6.02
Isaiah Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo Gonzalez plays a one-two with Isaiah Coppinger and rushes in on goal... Eduardo Gonzalez tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
10.08
1-0Karim Latuheru makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Coppinger. Isaiah Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Eduardo Gonzalez. Eduardo Gonzalez lofts in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.34
1-0Ernesto Alonso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
15.53
Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Mark Talan. Mark Talan threads a neat ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo plays a one-two with Julian Leon and rushes in on goal... Alassan Dabo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Eduardo Serrano with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
20.20
Abel Neves makes a simple pass to Mark Talan. With a delightful solo run, Mark Talan stretches the opposition's defence. Mark Talan knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Artur Lopes is offside!
30.26
With vision, Carlton Barmby picks a pass forward to Mark Talan. Mark Talan makes a defence splitting pass to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
33.13
Alassan Dabo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Talan. Mark Talan advances inside the box! Mark Talan tries a spectacular strike but Eduardo Serrano is on top of his game. Nice save!
34.48
Ernesto Alonso boots it upfield. Claudio Garcia plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Gonzalez and advances towards the goal... Claudio Garcia shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from Jonas Bierhoff!
38.45
Omer Winterburn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia cuts inside the box! Claudio Garcia shoots from just inside the box. Jonas Bierhoff is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
42.18
Mark Talan hits a low pass to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes flicks a high pass forward. Alassan Dabo controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Alassan Dabo tries a spectacular strike but Eduardo Serrano is on top of his game. Good keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Darren Ripley replacing Omer Winterburn and Edmundo Perez replacing Isaiah Coppinger. Blackburn Rovers appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
47.28
Karim Latuheru flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Perez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Perez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.08
Alejandro Caballero makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
59.12
Gerald Diallo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Eduardo Serrano gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
60.46
2-2Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Brenny Stroeve replacing Arturo Ramirez, Craig Hendry replacing Mark Talan and Edgar Postiga replacing Artur Lopes .
63.32
Karim Latuheru sees space and advances. Karim Latuheru knocks in a cross ball towards Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi connects with a diving header. Magnificent save by Jonas Bierhoff!
78.07
Ricardo Andres passes the ball forward to Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Alassan Dabo and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Hendry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.43
Oliver Spengler flicks a high pass forward. Gerald Diallo collects the pass. Gerald Diallo sees Julian Leon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Leon shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
81.18
Ricardo Andres threads a neat ball through to Carlton Barmby. Carlton Barmby threads a neat ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo whips in a cross ball towards Craig Hendry. Craig Hendry directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
83.16
Ricardo Andres sees Craig Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Hendry runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Hendry shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
87.28
2-2Edmundo Perez barges into Alassan Dabo. The referee calls over Edmundo Perez and shows him a yellow card! Alassan Dabo stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.46
Ernesto Alonso flicks a high pass forward to Karim Latuheru who brings the ball under control. Karim Latuheru chips the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a simple pass, allowing Edmundo Perez to run into the box. Edmundo Perez takes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
90.00
Eduardo Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Claudio Garcia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claudio Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards Antonino Regonesi. Antonino Regonesi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent save!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.3%
58.7%
Play Area
32%
40%
28%
Scorers
| Craig Rowett 10 Claudio Garcia 38 | Alassan Dabo 16, 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alassan Dabo of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Eduardo Serrano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Karim Latuheru (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Alejandro Caballero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ernesto Alonso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Grondin (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Omer Winterburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eduardo Gonzalez (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Craig Rowett (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Antonino Regonesi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Darren Ripley (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Edmundo Perez (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 14. | Daniele Walsh (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Oliver Spengler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerald Diallo (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mark Talan (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Carlton Barmby (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Leon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brenny Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |