Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Jim WillisJim Willis Computer Player Computer Player
Luis DiazL. Diaz56
G
1
G
76Carl BarmbyC. Barmby
Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls55
D
2
D
53David FariaD. Faria
Nicky GalliN. Galli45
D
3
D
53Robbie MoncurR. Moncur
Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri52
D
4
D
48Vinicio E. PirriV. Pirri
Enrique MerinoE. Merino52
M
captain5
D
46Stephen FergusonS. Ferguson
Jon SmithJ. Smith71
M
6captain
M
72Fredrik FowlerF. Fowler
Dries WilnisD. Wilnis59
M
7
M
67Noel GallagherN. Gallagher
Peter BrandP. Brand46
M
8
M
60Isaiah GoodwinI. Goodwin
Stefano FresiS. Fresi66
A
9
A
64Lennart BaslerL. Basler
Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs55
A
10
A
63Evans GrossiE. Grossi
Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom52
A
11
A
61Matthew MccannM. Mccann
 
Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati49
A
12
G
67Mike BrownM. Brown
Harvey AdamsH. Adams46
M
13
G
65Ashley RiggottA. Riggott
Kemal MurphyK. Murphy41
D
14
M
60Steve YoudsS. Youds

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,959 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Sharpe.


0.00
Stoke City kick off!
3.53
Isaiah Goodwin flicks a high pass forward. Evans Grossi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Evans Grossi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ferreri.
4.47
Noel Gallagher passes the ball forward to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
6.06
Leonardo Ferreri flicks a high pass forward to Enrique Merino who brings the ball under control. Enrique Merino chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Pirri.
8.26
Enrique Merino threads the ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.23
Leonardo Ferreri flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Merino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Enrique Merino makes a simple pass to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vinicio E. Pirri.
16.43
Robbie Moncur comes in with a late challenge on Dries Wilnis. The referee calls over Robbie Moncur and shows him a yellow card! Dries Wilnis stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.15
Robbie Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Dries Wilnis. Dries Wilnis kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi plays a scrappy one-two with Ronald Denneboom and advances towards the goal... Stefano Fresi tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.43
Jon Smith knocks the ball forward to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.08
Jon Smith threads a neat ball through to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom plays a scrappy one-two with Anthony Hibbs and advances towards the goal... Ronald Denneboom strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's miles wide!
28.23
Peter Brand threads a neat ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.40
Dries Wilnis threads a neat ball through to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.14
David Faria hits a low pass to Fredrik Fowler. Fredrik Fowler kicks a strong pass forward to Lennart Basler. Lennart Basler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Ferreri.
39.18
Seeing a gap ahead, David Faria plays the ball forward to Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin threads the ball through to Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Mccann. Matthew Mccann rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Luis Diaz is on top of it.
42.59
Dries Wilnis sees Anthony Hibbs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Hibbs shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
47.45
David Faria plays the ball forward to Fredrik Fowler. Fredrik Fowler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Evans Grossi. Evans Grossi tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.16
Stefano Fresi barges into Vinicio E. Pirri. The referee calls over Stefano Fresi and shows him a yellow card! Vinicio E. Pirri stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.39
Jon Smith threads a neat ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vinicio E. Pirri.
59.34
Jon Smith sees Anthony Hibbs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Hibbs sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.53
West Bromwich Albion have made 3 substitutions with Ashley Riggott replacing Evans Grossi, Mike Brown replacing Matthew Mccann and Steve Youds replacing Lennart Basler .
65.18
Leonardo Ferreri makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dries Wilnis. Dries Wilnis flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Fresi who takes it down. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.51
Vinicio E. Pirri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Goodwin. Isaiah Goodwin threads a neat ball through to Mike Brown. Mike Brown makes a simple pass, allowing Steve Youds to run into the box. Steve Youds shoots from just inside the box. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
73.30
Dries Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Barmby who gathers it comfortably.
77.06
West Bromwich Albion appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.23
David Faria catches Ronald Denneboom on the ankles. The referee calls over David Faria and shows him a yellow card! Ronald Denneboom stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.10
Dries Wilnis hacks Fredrik Fowler from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Fredrik Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.11
Enrique Merino sees Anthony Hibbs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Carl Barmby with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
23.3%
42.2%
34.4%

Scorers
Stefano Fresi 30
Ronald Denneboom 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ronald Denneboom of Stoke City

Match Ratings
1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Galli (DEF)
7
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Merino (MID)
7
6.Jon Smith (MID)
7
7.Dries Wilnis (MID)yellow card
8
8.Peter Brand (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
8
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
8
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
0
13.Harvey Adams (MID)
0
14.Kemal Murphy (DEF)
0

1.Carl Barmby (GK)
6
2.David Faria (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Robbie Moncur (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Vinicio E. Pirri (DEF)
6
5.Stephen Ferguson (DEF)
6
6.Fredrik Fowler (MID)
6
7.Noel Gallagher (MID)
6
8.Isaiah Goodwin (MID)
7
9.Lennart Basler (ATT)
6
10.Evans Grossi (ATT)
6
11.Matthew Mccann (ATT)
6
 
12.Mike Brown (GK)
6
13.Ashley Riggott (GK)
6
14.Steve Youds (MID)
6