Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Jim WillisJim Willis Computer Player Computer Player
Luis DiazL. Diaz56
G
1
G
63Kelvin LightfootK. Lightfoot
Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls56
D
2
D
67Daniele JobsonD. Jobson
Rodrigue CarottiR. Carotti61
D
3
D
65Dion CarrickD. Carrick
Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri53
D
4
D
59Chris UnsworthC. Unsworth
Enrique MerinoE. Merino53
M
captain5
D
57Darren ScholesD. Scholes
Carlo PeruzziC. Peruzzi66
M
6
M
60Daniel VieiraD. Vieira
Jon SmithJ. Smith72
M
7captain
M
54Graham MillsG. Mills
Dries WilnisD. Wilnis59
M
8
M
51Sebastiao RegoS. Rego
Stefano FresiS. Fresi67
A
9
M
49Arthur ParkerA. Parker
Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs55
A
10
A
75Dave EtheringtonD. Etherington
Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom52
A
11
A
71Norman HughesN. Hughes
 
Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati49
A
12
A
66Paolo Lua-LuaP. Lua-Lua
Peter BrandP. Brand46
M
13
G
60Paul DrakeP. Drake
Nicky GalliN. Galli46
D
14
D
56Gavin WainwrightG. Wainwright

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 8,341 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Clive Davies.


0.00
Stoke City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
Dion Carrick clumsily knocks into Dries Wilnis. Dion Carrick is warned by the referee! Dries Wilnis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.27
Seeing a gap ahead, Enrique Merino plays the ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dion Carrick.
9.21
Carlo Peruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Lightfoot who gathers it comfortably.
14.57
Jon Smith flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Denneboom collects the pass. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.51
Sebastiao Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
21.33
With vision, Graham Mills plays the ball forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Luis Diaz.
26.10
Arthur Parker chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.22
Graham Mills threads the ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
32.35
Daniel Vieira passes the ball forward to Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ferreri.
34.28
Jon Smith hits a low pass to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi powers a header at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kelvin Lightfoot with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
39.47
Dion Carrick takes a long throw-in. Chris Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Parker. Arthur Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
40.41
Arthur Parker barges into Robbie Nicholls. The referee calls over Arthur Parker and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Nicholls hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.57
Dion Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Parker controls it well on his chest. Arthur Parker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Norman Hughes. Norman Hughes threads a neat ball through to Dave Etherington. Dave Etherington rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Anthony Hibbs, Peter Brand replacing Enrique Merino and Nicky Galli replacing Rodrigue Carotti. Leeds United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Leeds United kick off!
48.53
Darren Scholes threads a neat ball through to Graham Mills. Graham Mills sees a break and surges forward. Graham Mills shoots from long range. Solid save from Luis Diaz.
60.27
Leeds United have made a substitution with Gavin Wainwright replacing Dave Etherington .
61.32
Carlo Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kelvin Lightfoot who gathers it comfortably.
66.38
Leonardo Ferreri flicks a high pass forward to Carlo Peruzzi who brings the ball under control. Carlo Peruzzi flicks a high ball forward to Stefano Fresi who takes it down. Stefano Fresi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Carrick.
72.42
Dries Wilnis threads the ball through to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom makes a deft header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.20
Ronald Denneboom hacks Dion Carrick from behind! The referee calls over Ronald Denneboom and warns him to calm down! Dion Carrick stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.39
Leeds United have made a substitution with Paul Drake replacing Sebastiao Rego .
79.00
Paul Drake flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Wainwright holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Wainwright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
84.30
Nicky Galli makes a beautiful solo run. Nicky Galli kicks a strong pass forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Leeds United
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.5%
41.5%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.7%

Scorers
Stefano Fresi 15, 34, 84
Norman Hughes 26
Dave Etherington 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefano Fresi of Stoke City

Match Ratings
1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigue Carotti (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
6.Carlo Peruzzi (MID)
6
7.Jon Smith (MID)
6
8.Dries Wilnis (MID)
6
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
6
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)
7
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)
6
13.Peter Brand (MID)
6
14.Nicky Galli (DEF)
6

1.Kelvin Lightfoot (GK)
6
2.Daniele Jobson (DEF)
6
3.Dion Carrick (DEF)
6
4.Chris Unsworth (DEF)
6
5.Darren Scholes (DEF)
6
6.Daniel Vieira (MID)
6
7.Graham Mills (MID)
6
8.Sebastiao Rego (MID)
6
9.Arthur Parker (MID)yellow card
6
10.Dave Etherington (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Norman Hughes (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Paolo Lua-Lua (ATT)
0
13.Paul Drake (GK)
6
14.Gavin Wainwright (DEF)
6