Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,317 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Thomas Coronado flicks the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.04
0-0Fabrizio Matzuzzi threads the ball through to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham heads the ball goalwards but somehow Ingólfur Adalsteinsson manages to keep it out.
4.33
0-0René Blanc makes a simple pass to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham threads the ball through to Philippe Ueltschi but he's offside!
8.04
1-0Pedro Zúñiga knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles makes a probing pass to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander takes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.08
Jakob Prantl knocks the ball forward to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker kicks a strong pass forward to Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi whips in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.41
1-1Fabrizio Matzuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
33.29
1-1Eddie Walker hacks Gary Elliott from behind! Eddie Walker is warned by the referee! Gary Elliott runs off the knock.
36.02
Thomas Coronado knocks the ball forward to Eddie Walker. Eddie Walker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi flicks the ball with his head. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Arsenal kick off the second half!
47.14
Fabrizio Matzuzzi makes a simple pass to Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.34
Paolo Nava makes a beautiful solo run. Paolo Nava kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jakob Prantl.
53.52
Fabrizio Matzuzzi sees a break and surges forward. Fabrizio Matzuzzi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily smothers it.
54.09
Gary Elliott makes a probing pass to Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez goes all the way! Francisco Siri Jimenez rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
60.15
Piotr Kozminski knocks the ball forward to Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi threads the ball through to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Romarin Job. Romarin Job flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson.
67.55
Eddie Walker catches Gary Elliott on the ankles. Eddie Walker is warned by the referee again! Gary Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.11
Ronald Petrone makes a simple pass to Sean Blatsis. Sean Blatsis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Rio Potts.
71.05
Thomas Coronado decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Coronado knocks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Job. Romarin Job lofts in a cross ball towards Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson!
72.55
Benoit Ficini chips the ball to his team mate, René Blanc. René Blanc kicks a strong pass forward to Romarin Job. Romarin Job knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.53
Alexandre Hoyos makes a simple pass to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander goes all the way! Jyri Juvander tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.14
Pedro Zúñiga flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Rio Potts easily smothers it!
81.42
Fabrizio Matzuzzi sees space and advances. Fabrizio Matzuzzi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.06
Stephen Johnstone knocks the ball forward to Gary Elliott. Gary Elliott makes a probing pass to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles plays a perfect one-two with Jyri Juvander and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Charles takes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.07
Thomas Coronado chips the ball to his team mate, Fabrizio Matzuzzi. Fabrizio Matzuzzi knocks the ball forward to Nigel Peckham. Nigel Peckham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ronald Petrone.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
28.6%
40.5%
31%
Scorers