Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     Stoke CityStoke City
Computer Player Computer Player Jim Willis Jim Willis
Nicholas YoudsN. Youds68
G
1
G
56Luis DiazL. Diaz
Adrian MorrisA. Morris74
D
2
D
56Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls
Urvin RoyU. Roy73
D
captain3
D
45Nicky GalliN. Galli
Manfa CasagrandeM. Casagrande69
D
4
D
52Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri
David MccallD. Mccall65
D
5captain
M
53Enrique MerinoE. Merino
Nwankwo GalliN. Galli72
M
6
M
71Jon SmithJ. Smith
Clive DaviesC. Davies57
M
7
M
59Dries WilnisD. Wilnis
Jamie DuberryJ. Duberry56
M
8
M
46Peter BrandP. Brand
Del CharlesD. Charles40
M
9
A
66Stefano FresiS. Fresi
Ian SerrantI. Serrant65
A
10
A
55Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs
Leon RahnL. Rahn64
A
11
A
52Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom
 
Stefan ChianeseS. Chianese58
A
12
A
49Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati
Wayne BoydW. Boyd58
A
13
M
46Harvey AdamsH. Adams
Graham SmithG. Smith50
A
14
D
41Kemal MurphyK. Murphy

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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Stoke City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.


0.00
Stoke City kick off the first half!
4.02
Clive Davies kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn finds some space and shoots from distance but Luis Diaz reads it well. Quality keeping!
9.42
Nicky Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Merino. Enrique Merino threads the ball through to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.00
Adrian Morris lofts the ball long. Leon Rahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.41
Peter Brand threads a neat ball through to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
16.27
Dries Wilnis flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
18.44
Anthony Hibbs barges into Urvin Roy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Urvin Roy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.33
Nicky Galli flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Brand. Peter Brand threads a neat ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Nicholas Youds!
22.12
Nicky Galli sees space and advances. Nicky Galli advances with the ball. Nicky Galli shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
24.10
Jon Smith sees Ronald Denneboom in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronald Denneboom sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nicholas Youds reads it well. Good save!
26.55
Manfa Casagrande barges into Ronald Denneboom. The referee warns Manfa Casagrande to calm down! Ronald Denneboom runs off the knock.
27.08
Peter Brand takes a quick throw-in. Dries Wilnis knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.09
Leonardo Ferreri hits a low pass to Jon Smith. Without breaking stride, Jon Smith plays the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.27
Peter Brand receives the ball from a throw-in from Dries Wilnis. Peter Brand makes a simple pass to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Youds who gathers it comfortably.
38.35
Urvin Roy flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Galli collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Nwankwo Galli stretches the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Galli controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.15
With great vision, Urvin Roy plays the ball forward to Clive Davies. Clive Davies knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ferreri.
44.37
Peter Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Urvin Roy.
45.00
Robbie Nicholls chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Brand. Peter Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Manfa Casagrande!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Stefano Fresi, Harvey Adams replacing Jon Smith and Kemal Murphy replacing Leonardo Ferreri.

45.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Harvey Adams brings the ball forward. Harvey Adams shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
55.13
Clive Davies makes a simple pass to Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant rushes past Nicky Galli! Some world-class footwork from Ian Serrant provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but somehow Luis Diaz manages to keep it out.
59.54
Dries Wilnis flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Denneboom holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronald Denneboom lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
61.02
Manfa Casagrande comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Adams. Manfa Casagrande is given another warning by the referee! Harvey Adams runs off the knock.
65.56
Adrian Morris knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Charles. Del Charles flicks a high ball forward to Leon Rahn who gracefully takes it down. Leon Rahn cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Leon Rahn provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
66.31
Harvey Adams makes an attacking run forward. Harvey Adams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nicholas Youds reads it well. Quality keeping!
67.58
Harvey Adams makes a probing pass to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs powers a header at goal. The ball comes off David Mccall and the loose ball is cleared up field.
69.18
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
71.08
Kemal Murphy knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Adams. Harvey Adams hits a low pass to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicholas Youds who gathers it comfortably.
77.42
Nwankwo Galli catches Dries Wilnis on the ankles. Nwankwo Galli is shown the yellow card! Dries Wilnis stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.13
David Mccall flicks a high pass forward. Del Charles controls it well on his chest. Del Charles makes a probing pass to Leon Rahn. Leon Rahn knocks the ball forward to Ian Serrant but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.15
Showing composure, Kemal Murphy plays the ball forward to Harvey Adams. Harvey Adams surges forward with the ball. Harvey Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Urvin Roy.
87.20
Nicky Galli passes the ball forward to Peter Brand. Peter Brand surges forward with the ball. Peter Brand lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs powers a header at goal but Nicholas Youds reads it well. Quality keeping!
89.52
Dries Wilnis chips the ball to his team mate, Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Manfa Casagrande.
90.00
Jamie Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Serrant. Ian Serrant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

Stoke City
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
30.9%
69.1%
Play Area
33%
42.6%
24.5%

Scorers
Harvey Adams 47

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harvey Adams of Stoke City

Match Ratings
1.Nicholas Youds (GK)
8
2.Adrian Morris (DEF)
6
3.Urvin Roy (DEF)
6
4.Manfa Casagrande (DEF)
5
5.David Mccall (DEF)
6
6.Nwankwo Galli (MID)yellow card
5
7.Clive Davies (MID)
6
8.Jamie Duberry (MID)
6
9.Del Charles (MID)
6
10.Ian Serrant (ATT)
6
11.Leon Rahn (ATT)
7
 
12.Stefan Chianese (ATT)
0
13.Wayne Boyd (ATT)
0
14.Graham Smith (ATT)
0

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