Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,919 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Stoke City and Leeds United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
4.39
Ruggero Di Loreto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Neuffer. Marc Neuffer knocks the ball forward to David Forbes. David Forbes knocks the ball forward to Losseni Djire. Losseni Djire cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.35
Mervin Cort threads the ball through to Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo goes all the way! Eric Gargo shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
9.21
Mervin Cort makes a simple pass to Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti goes all the way! Oscar Monti makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Thanassis Vryzas is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.52
Mervin Cort makes a probing pass to Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti plays a perfect one-two with Eben Amoah and rushes in on goal... Oscar Monti rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Thanassis Vryzas had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
26.16
Samuel Escobedo catches Kevin Kahn on the ankles. The referee calls over Samuel Escobedo and shows him a yellow card! Kevin Kahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.55
Thomas Spengler knocks the ball forward to Kevin Kahn. Kevin Kahn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eben Amoah. Eben Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
36.28
Anthony Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Kahn. Kevin Kahn passes the ball forward to Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
44.46
Losseni Djire hacks Anthony Midgley from behind! Losseni Djire is warned by the referee! Anthony Midgley stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
48.23
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
53.04
Ruggero Di Loreto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marc Neuffer. Marc Neuffer advances with the ball. Marc Neuffer kicks a strong pass forward to Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mark Appiah easily smothers it!
61.09
Ruggero Di Loreto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hazael Ramirez. Hazael Ramirez threads the ball through to Gregorio Guardiola. Gregorio Guardiola knocks in a cross ball towards David Forbes. David Forbes directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
63.12
Luis Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Neuffer. Marc Neuffer chips the ball to his team mate, Losseni Djire. Losseni Djire plays a perfect one-two with David Forbes and rushes in on goal... Losseni Djire cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Mark Appiah manages to keep it out.
65.14
Eduardo Gainza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Monti. Oscar Monti sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.43
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
69.18
Thomas Spengler powers a long ball forward. Eben Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
72.31
Ruggero Di Loreto makes a probing pass to Hazael Ramirez. Hazael Ramirez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Forbes. David Forbes goes all the way! David Forbes cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Mark Appiah.
75.46
Hazael Ramirez makes a probing pass to David Forbes. David Forbes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Mark Appiah easily smothers it.
78.36
Hazael Ramirez sees space and advances. Hazael Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Losseni Djire. Losseni Djire is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.12
Yassine El Brazi flicks the ball to his team mate, David Forbes. David Forbes goes all the way! David Forbes tries a spectacular strike. David Forbes scores for Leeds United!!
84.06
Samuel Escobedo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Losseni Djire. Losseni Djire sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mark Appiah.
89.51
Thomas Spengler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Gainza. Eduardo Gainza sees space and advances. Eduardo Gainza shoots from 20 yards but Thanassis Vryzas is on top of it.
90.00
Bruno Dzodic controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Kahn. Kevin Kahn decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Kahn whips in a cross ball towards Eric Gargo. Eric Gargo powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Thanassis Vryzas!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Monti of Stoke City
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.8%
38.5%
30.8%

Scorers