Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 20,316 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
3.53
0-0Ronald Petrone surges forward with the ball. Ronald Petrone makes a beautiful solo run. Ronald Petrone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Upson.
6.17
Kevin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ronald Petrone.
8.43
0-0Bojan Nordahl catches Isaiah Charles on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Isaiah Charles grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
12.36
0-0Oleg Barrett passes the ball forward to Albrecht Birkwald. Albrecht Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif threads the ball through to Michael Jensen but he's offside!
14.09
0-0Albrecht Birkwald deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif knocks in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.58
0-0Stoke City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Brighton and Hove Albion's defence.
18.07
Marc Simonsen sees a break and surges forward. Marc Simonsen makes a probing pass to Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif threads the ball through to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
20.07
Kevin Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif lofts in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ingólfur Adalsteinsson easily picks it out of the air!
24.36
0-0David Palomeque knocks the ball forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.41
Albrecht Birkwald chips the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson!
32.50
0-0Albrecht Birkwald catches Alexandre Hoyos on the ankles. The referee calls over Albrecht Birkwald and shows him a yellow card! Alexandre Hoyos stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.04
Francis Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.36
David Palomeque makes a probing pass to Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray but he's offside!
36.50
0-0Jyri Juvander hacks Marc Simonsen from behind! The referee calls over Jyri Juvander and warns him to calm down! Marc Simonsen runs off the knock.
38.13
Sean Blatsis sees a break and surges forward. Sean Blatsis knocks the ball forward to Francisco Siri Jimenez but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.56
Paolo Nava makes a probing pass to Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos knocks the ball forward to Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.50
Sean Blatsis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez goes all the way! Francisco Siri Jimenez takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.25
David Palomeque chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
Marc Simonsen knocks the ball forward to David Palomeque. David Palomeque kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Jensen. Michael Jensen finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Stoke City kick off the second half!
48.06
Francis Lisbie makes a probing pass to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
51.44
Brighton and Hove Albion are easily keeping Stoke City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.58
Francis Lisbie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
61.55
Harry Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, David Palomeque. David Palomeque kicks a strong pass forward to Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif plays a perfect one-two with Nwankwo Murray and rushes in on goal... Farid Bencherif cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson!
63.12
Alexandre Hoyos hacks David Palomeque from behind! The referee calls over Alexandre Hoyos and warns him to calm down! David Palomeque gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
66.17
0-1David Palomeque brings the ball forward. David Palomeque goes all the way! David Palomeque makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for David Palomeque!
69.39
Francis Lisbie makes a probing pass to Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.15
Stephen Johnstone makes a probing pass to Sean Blatsis. Sean Blatsis knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Franck Adjaoud has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.56
Paolo Nava controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alexandre Hoyos. Alexandre Hoyos knocks the ball forward to Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander plays a perfect one-two with Isaiah Charles and rushes in on goal... Jyri Juvander tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.01
Bojan Nordahl chips the ball to his team mate, David Palomeque. David Palomeque knocks the ball to his team mate, Farid Bencherif. Farid Bencherif knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ingólfur Adalsteinsson who gathers it comfortably.
78.48
Pedro Zúñiga knocks the ball forward to Francisco Siri Jimenez. Francisco Siri Jimenez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oleg Barrett.
83.29
Oleg Barrett catches Alexandre Hoyos on the ankles. Oleg Barrett is warned by the referee! Alexandre Hoyos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.30
Kevin Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Ingólfur Adalsteinsson!
89.34
Paolo Nava passes the ball forward to Sean Blatsis. Sean Blatsis knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Stephen Johnstone passes the ball forward to Francis Lisbie. Francis Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jyri Juvander. Jyri Juvander shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Franck Adjaoud.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.5%
49.5%
Play Area
25.8%
45.4%
28.9%
Scorers