Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 9,029 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Stoke City and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Stoke City and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Cole.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City start the match!
6.37
0-0Brian Gardner deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia rushes past Rodrigue Carotti! Some silky footwork from Massimo Polonia provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is miles over!
8.13
0-1Nicholas Charlton threads a neat ball through to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller cuts inside the box! Oliver Haller shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.10
0-1Carlo Peruzzi passes the ball forward to Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs passes the ball forward but Ronald Denneboom is offside!
16.58
Jon Smith flicks a high pass forward. Ronald Denneboom controls it well on his chest. Ronald Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs connects with a diving header. Terry Scholes is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
20.02
1-1Patrick Pearce hacks Jon Smith from behind! Patrick Pearce is warned by the referee! Jon Smith stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.29
Jon Smith passes the ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.31
Patrick Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Carter. Graham Carter sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.36
Gianmarco Pivotto threads a neat ball through to Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner brings the ball forward. Brian Gardner rushes past Rodrigue Carotti! Brian Gardner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.22
Nicholas Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Carter. Graham Carter shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.38
Jon Smith sees Anthony Hibbs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anthony Hibbs controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.49
Carlo Peruzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi makes a great pass forward. Ronald Denneboom runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
42.43
1-2Carlo Peruzzi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Ronald Denneboom, Enrique Merino replacing Jon Smith and Nicky Galli replacing Robbie Nicholls. Birmingham City appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Stoke City get the second half underway!
47.11
1-2Nicholas Charlton makes an attacking run forward. Nicholas Charlton skips past Rodrigue Carotti! Nicholas Charlton strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Luis Diaz.
53.56
Enrique Merino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
54.26
Terry Simonsen hits a low pass to Brian Gardner. With vision, Brian Gardner laces a through ball forward to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Carter. Graham Carter gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
57.07
Nicky Galli pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nicky Galli flicks a high pass forward. Samuele Maltagliati holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Samuele Maltagliati lofts in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi beats his man to it with a header but it slams into the crowd!
59.19
Brian Gardner makes a simple pass to Oliver Haller. Oliver Haller plays a quick one-two with Graham Carter and rushes in on goal... Oliver Haller muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
60.32
Carlo Peruzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
65.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Terry Simonsen plays the ball forward to Patrick Pearce. Patrick Pearce threads the ball through to Graham Carter. Graham Carter makes a pass forward but Massimo Polonia is yards offside!
66.24
Harvey Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Gardner. Brian Gardner passes the ball forward to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Ferreri.
69.56
With vision, Carlo Peruzzi picks a pass forward to Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.53
Carlo Peruzzi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carlo Peruzzi whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
75.06
2-2Nicholas Charlton flicks a high ball forward to Massimo Polonia who takes it down. Massimo Polonia whips in a cross ball towards Graham Carter. Nicky Galli clumsily knocks into Graham Carter. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
83.32
Enrique Merino comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Charlton. The referee calls over Enrique Merino and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.30
Terry Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Gardner. Seeing a gap ahead, Brian Gardner plays the ball forward to Massimo Polonia. Massimo Polonia sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
25.3%
46.7%
28%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Brian Gardner of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Luis Diaz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robbie Nicholls (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rodrigue Carotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Leonardo Ferreri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marc Helmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlo Peruzzi (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jon Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dries Wilnis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefano Fresi (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Anthony Hibbs (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Ronald Denneboom (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Samuele Maltagliati (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Enrique Merino (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicky Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Terry Scholes (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harvey Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Terry Simonsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gianmarco Pivotto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Patrick Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Gardner (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Nicholas Charlton (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Graham Vieira (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oliver Haller (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Graham Carter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Massimo Polonia (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Stuart Swift (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Noel Philips (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Ferdinand (GK) | 0 | |