Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 19,380 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest get the match underway!
6.28
1-0Dion Cort sees a break and surges forward. Dion Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber goes all the way! Francis Godber tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.20
Tony Croft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stuart Windass. Stuart Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.32
2-0Thomas Sbaccanti decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Sbaccanti goes all the way! Thomas Sbaccanti shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
15.25
Enzo Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.42
Francis Middleton knocks the ball forward to Rafael Andrade. Rafael Andrade passes the ball forward to Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
18.38
2-0Tony Croft makes a probing pass to Enzo Tasso. Enzo Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Mendez easily smothers it!
21.50
Neil Clarke passes the ball forward to Luis Guerrero. Luis Guerrero takes it forward alone. Luis Guerrero shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.07
3-0Luis Guerrero surges forward with the ball. Luis Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Quaresma.
30.42
3-0Daniel Blanco hacks Dion Cort from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Cort grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
33.14
Graeme Campbell takes it forward alone. Graeme Campbell makes a beautiful solo run. Graeme Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.09
3-0Martin Rodriquez clumsily knocks into Francis Godber. Martin Rodriquez is warned by the referee! Francis Godber hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.49
3-0Thomas Sbaccanti sees space and advances. Thomas Sbaccanti makes a probing pass to Daniel Blanco but he's offside!
42.04
Luis Guerrero surges forward with the ball. Luis Guerrero knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Silvio Quaresma.
44.11
3-0Nottingham Forest are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Stoke City's defence.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
59.02
Martin Rodriquez catches Nicola C. Pavone on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Rodriquez again and warns him to calm down! Nicola C. Pavone gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.12
Nottingham Forest are easily keeping Stoke City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.52
Ronnie Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco shoots from distance. Aaron Tolley easily smothers it.
71.21
Dion Cort catches Matthew Gallagher on the ankles. Dion Cort is warned by the referee! Matthew Gallagher runs off the knock.
77.22
Stuart Windass knocks the ball forward to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.25
Stuart Windass controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.52
Enzo Tasso kicks a strong pass forward to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.40
Ronnie Hall makes a simple pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
59%
41%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%
Scorers