Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Brentford. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Stoke City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Stoke City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.53
0-0Tony Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wilder Garza. Wilder Garza kicks a strong pass forward to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber but the linesman indicates offside!
3.20
0-0Colin Eadie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Mendes. Antonio Mendes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
4.40
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
6.49
0-0Dion Cort makes a probing pass to Enzo Tasso. Enzo Tasso kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Godber. Francis Godber lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Edern Madar!
9.36
Enzo Tasso controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber plays a perfect one-two with Nicola C. Pavone and rushes in on goal... Francis Godber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Edern Madar is on top of it.
15.02
0-0Ledley Davies clumsily knocks into Dennis Jensen. The referee calls over Ledley Davies and warns him to calm down! Dennis Jensen runs off the knock.
16.52
1-0Neil Clarke makes a simple pass to Dani‘l Hansen. Dani‘l Hansen sees space and advances. Dani‘l Hansen knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.20
Colin Eadie makes a simple pass to Mike Stockdale. Mike Stockdale makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Aaron Tolley who gathers it comfortably.
24.33
Antonio Mendes makes a probing pass to Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Cort.
26.13
1-0Dani‘l Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen lofts in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
34.05
Wilder Garza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen shoots from distance but it flies wide!
36.10
Mike Stockdale sees a break and surges forward. Mike Stockdale whips in a cross ball towards David Brown. David Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.53
Wilder Garza threads the ball through to Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.13
Antonio Mendes hacks Enzo Tasso from behind! Antonio Mendes is given a warning by the referee! Enzo Tasso runs off the knock.
44.51
Enzo Tasso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
45.00
Wilder Garza flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Edern Madar manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Brentford kick off!
47.49
Marc Luzhny passes the ball forward to Mike Vieira. Mike Vieira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
49.56
Tony Croft makes a probing pass to Enzo Tasso. Enzo Tasso makes a simple pass to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Davies.
51.33
Antonio Mendes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Brown. David Brown shoots from 25 yards but somehow Aaron Tolley manages to keep it out.
55.35
Antonio Mendes sees a break and surges forward. Antonio Mendes whips in a cross ball towards Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
60.23
Dani‘l Hansen makes a simple pass to Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Edern Madar manages to gather it comfortably.
61.40
Dani‘l Hansen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.30
Mike Stockdale makes a simple pass to Soufiane Gallon. Soufiane Gallon lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
66.53
Dani‘l Hansen surges forward with the ball. Dani‘l Hansen whips in a cross ball towards Francis Godber. Francis Godber flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Edern Madar.
69.25
Tommy Lofthouse sees a break and surges forward. Tommy Lofthouse threads the ball through to Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.12
Antonio Mendes makes a probing pass to Manuel Salgado. Manuel Salgado lofts in a cross ball towards David Brown. David Brown is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Aaron Tolley manages to gather it comfortably.
73.37
Dion Cort surges forward with the ball. Dion Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Luzhny.
75.18
Tony Croft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Enzo Tasso. Enzo Tasso flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen shoots from 20 yards but Edern Madar is on top of it.
81.25
Dani‘l Hansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen knocks in a cross ball towards Nicola C. Pavone. Nicola C. Pavone heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
84.31
Enzo Tasso chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber plays a perfect one-two with Nicola C. Pavone and rushes in on goal... Francis Godber makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
87.46
Enzo Tasso deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Godber. Francis Godber whips in a cross ball towards Dennis Jensen. Dennis Jensen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Dennis Jensen!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.4%
35.6%
Play Area
25.3%
43.7%
31%
Scorers