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 Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 8,739 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Stoke City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Stoke City kick off!
4.33
1-0Stephen Okon makes a probing pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
12.31
1-0Gilles Croft comes in with a late challenge on Matthew Ljungberg. The referee calls over Gilles Croft and warns him to calm down! Matthew Ljungberg runs off the knock.
14.02
1-0Christian Gyan decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
15.05
Damien Newby comes in with a late challenge on Tom Peeters. Damien Newby is warned by the referee! Tom Peeters runs off the knock.
39.45
Damien Newby passes the ball forward to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham makes a simple pass to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.03
1-0Jose Javier Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin King who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Krunoslaw Boban passes the ball forward to Damien Newby. Damien Newby knocks the ball forward to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Camacho who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off the second half!
47.06
1-0Alex Johnstone makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Johnstone lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin King.
48.49
Seth Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Higginbotham. Joe Higginbotham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
51.15
Alex Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Ljungberg.
57.12
Christian Gyan advances with the ball. Christian Gyan plays a perfect one-two with Gabi Siperco and rushes in on goal... Christian Gyan tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.18
Stephen Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! Ivan Camacho had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
67.19
Zbigniew Joswiak kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan chips the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Krunoslaw Boban.
75.03
Pierre Mettomo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.53
Jose Javier Menendez sees a break and surges forward. Jose Javier Menendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
79.51
Joe Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
81.22
Gilles Croft catches Seth Waters on the ankles. Gilles Croft is given another warning by the referee! Seth Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.16
Christian Gyan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabi Siperco. Gabi Siperco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin King who gathers it comfortably.
84.06
Zbigniew Joswiak kicks a strong pass forward to Tom Peeters. Tom Peeters knocks the ball forward to Gilles Croft. Gilles Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin King who gathers it comfortably.
87.36
Stephen Okon knocks the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steffen Perez.
89.27
Damien Newby makes a simple pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham goes all the way! Neil Beckham tries a spectacular strike but somehow Ivan Camacho manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.2%
54.8%
Play Area
26.2%
47.6%
26.2%
Scorers