Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 7,798 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Stoke City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United kick off!
3.54
0-0Patrick Perry comes in with a late challenge on Neil Beckham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Beckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
4.57
0-0Seth Waters knocks the ball forward to Joe Higginbotham. Joe Higginbotham makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Higginbotham shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.58
0-0Trevor Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.36
0-1Leon Joachim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.03
Joe Higginbotham sees a break and surges forward. Joe Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
28.02
Damien Newby passes the ball forward to Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.53
Lee Kanu threads the ball through to Trevor Hunt. Trevor Hunt flicks the ball to his team mate, Robin Van Der Weerden. Robin Van Der Weerden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.24
Steve Cottee makes a simple pass to Leon Joachim. Leon Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin King who gathers it comfortably.
42.33
Luke Hapgood knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.37
Trevor Hunt knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
0-1Mike Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Lee Kanu. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lee Kanu hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
47.14
Steve Cottee decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Marsden. Kieron Marsden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.19
Nwankwo Unsworth hacks Trevor Hunt from behind! Nwankwo Unsworth is given a warning by the referee! Trevor Hunt gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.28
Ugo Woodcock makes a probing pass to Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin King who gathers it comfortably.
60.15
Joe Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham goes all the way! Neil Beckham shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.44
Daniel McManaman sees a break and surges forward. Daniel McManaman decides to run forward with the ball. Daniel McManaman shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
84.49
1-1Leon Joachim decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Joachim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Fletcher. Mike Fletcher shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.31
Krunoslaw Boban knocks the ball to his team mate, Trevor Hunt. Trevor Hunt makes a simple pass to Neil Beckham. Neil Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel McManaman.
90.00
Nwankwo Unsworth knocks the ball forward to Ugo Woodcock. Ugo Woodcock surges forward with the ball. Ugo Woodcock plays a perfect one-two with Mike Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Ugo Woodcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
27.4%
45.2%
27.4%
Scorers