Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 18,429 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Stoke City and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Stoke City and Manchester United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
0-0Dani‘l Hansen kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
3.39
0-0Graeme Power catches Dani‘l Hansen on the ankles. The referee calls over Graeme Power and shows him a yellow card! Dani‘l Hansen runs off the knock.
6.41
0-0Nick Fuchs kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Ball. Dale Ball shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.54
0-0Dani‘l Hansen knocks the ball forward to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.45
Nick Fuchs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Campbell.
15.21
0-0Leonardo Bravo decides to run forward with the ball. Leonardo Bravo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Ball. Dale Ball passes the ball forward but Stephen Batty is offside!
16.45
0-0Stoke City are easily keeping Manchester United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
18.03
Neil Clarke flicks the ball to his team mate, Enzo Tasso. Enzo Tasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marco De Goey.
20.55
Leonardo Bravo knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Wright. Ledley Wright makes a probing pass to Dale Ball. Dale Ball shoots from long range but Aaron Tolley is on top of it.
24.09
30.04
1-0Wilder Garza knocks the ball forward to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Micka‘l Masson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.10
Nick Fuchs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.45
Ledley Wright sees space and advances. Ledley Wright makes a simple pass to Dale Ball. Dale Ball rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
44.21
Graeme Power makes a simple pass to Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Dale Ball. Dale Ball powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Aaron Tolley!
45.00
Neil Clarke passes the ball forward to Wilder Garza. Wilder Garza sees space and advances. Wilder Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
47.38
Enzo Tasso passes the ball forward to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.40
Manchester United are easily keeping Stoke City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
54.37
Ledley Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Ball. Dale Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Cort.
59.44
Stoke City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
60.23
Graeme Power makes a simple pass to Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.16
Marco De Goey knocks the ball to his team mate, Nick Fuchs. Nick Fuchs chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Guppy. Noel Guppy knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
66.23
Dani‘l Hansen threads the ball through to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.20
Graeme Power advances with the ball. Graeme Power lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.25
1-1Wilder Garza barges into Marco De Goey. Wilder Garza is given a warning by the referee! Marco De Goey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.11
Dani‘l Hansen threads the ball through to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone flicks the ball with his head. Micka‘l Masson easily picks it out of the air!
73.19
Dani‘l Hansen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Godber. Francis Godber sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.09
Wilder Garza clumsily knocks into Nick Fuchs. The referee calls over Wilder Garza and shows him a yellow card! Nick Fuchs stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.45
Ledley Wright takes it forward alone. Ledley Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Batty. Stephen Batty is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
78.36
Tony Croft hacks Stephen Batty from behind! Tony Croft is warned by the referee! Stephen Batty carries on, but is struggling a bit.
81.05
Wilder Garza passes the ball forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.28
Dani‘l Hansen chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen threads the ball through to Francis Godber. Francis Godber shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.9%
57.1%
Play Area
26%
48.1%
26%
Scorers