Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play Hamilton Academical in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hamilton Academical appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
0.00
0-0Hamilton Academical kick off the first half!
6.45
0-0Ali Bogaczyk barges into Gilles Ball. The referee brings Ali Bogaczyk to one side and gives him a warning! Gilles Ball runs off the knock.
10.08
0-0Giuseppe Hamed passes the ball forward to Lomano Power. Lomano Power changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Power shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
24.34
0-0Giuseppe Hamed threads a neat ball through to Ralph Ball. Ralph Ball threads a neat ball through to Sandro Bernini. Sandro Bernini plays a one-two with Elvis Caccia and rushes in on goal... Sandro Bernini comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
27.00
0-0Stoke City are in full control of this game.
30.37
Jermaine Terry surges forward with the ball. Jermaine Terry shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
32.57
Scott Hendry makes a simple pass to Ali Bogaczyk. Ali Bogaczyk skips past Ledley Bridges! Some silky footwork from Ali Bogaczyk provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Neil Izzet manages to gather it easily.
33.33
Ali Bogaczyk comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Power. Ali Bogaczyk is warned by the referee again! Lomano Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.19
1-0Lomano Power powers a long ball forward. Jermaine Terry shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Stuart Gemmill with no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
40.11
Ali Bogaczyk threads a neat ball through to John McGrory. John McGrory rushes past Ledley Bridges! John McGrory shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Hamilton Academical also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Stoke City kick off the second half!
48.31
Scott Hendry flicks a high pass forward. John McGrory collects the pass. John McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Stone. Norman Stone heads the ball goalwards. Neil Izzet manages to gather it.
54.42
Ali Bogaczyk flicks a high pass forward to Norman Stone who brings the ball under control. Norman Stone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.07
Giuseppe Hamed controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elvis Caccia. Elvis Caccia shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
60.39
1-1Stoke City have made 3 substitutions with Sebastiao Carvalho replacing Craig Mowbray, Jack Schultz replacing Lomano Power and Moritz Schröder replacing Sandro Bernini .
67.07
Gilles Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Moritz Schröder. Moritz Schröder shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
69.49
Scott Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Norman Stone. Norman Stone lofts in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
72.48
Gilles Ball receives the ball from a throw-in from Elvis Caccia. Gilles Ball passes the ball forward to Sebastiao Carvalho. Sebastiao Carvalho shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
73.29
Callum Johnstone kicks a strong pass forward to Ali Bogaczyk. Ali Bogaczyk surges forward with the ball. Ali Bogaczyk shoots from 25 yards but Neil Izzet reads it well. Great save!
75.05
Ali Bogaczyk makes a simple pass to John McGrory. John McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards David Young. David Young connects with a diving header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.18
Ledley Bridges brings the ball forward. Ledley Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Schröder holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Moritz Schröder tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
79.43
With a delightful solo run, Ali Bogaczyk stretches the opposition's defence. Ali Bogaczyk lofts in a cross ball towards John McGrory. John McGrory rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.26
Ali Bogaczyk hacks Gilles Ball from behind! The referee warns Ali Bogaczyk yet again to calm down! Gilles Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.30
1-2Ali Bogaczyk flicks a high pass forward. David Young controls it well on his chest. David Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Izzet who gathers it comfortably.
89.01
Ali Bogaczyk flicks a high pass forward. John McGrory holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John McGrory sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Izzet easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ali Bogaczyk of Hamilton Academical |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Neil Izzet (GK)
7
2. Giuseppe Hamed (DEF)
7
3. Rodolfo Soto (DEF)
6
4. Ledley Bridges (DEF)
6
5. Jermaine Terry (MID)
8
6. Lomano Power (MID)
7
7. Gilles Ball (MID)
6
8. Ralph Ball (MID)
6
9. Elvis Caccia (ATT)
6
10. Sandro Bernini (ATT)
6
11. Craig Mowbray (ATT)
6
12. Sebastiao Carvalho (ATT)
6
13. Jack Schultz (MID)
6
14. Moritz Schröder (ATT)
6
1. Stuart Gemmill (GK)
6
2. Scott Hutchison (DEF)
6
3. Cristiano Arcadio (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Fernandes (DEF)
6
5. Roberto Martins (DEF)
6
6. Callum Johnstone (DEF)
6
7. Scott Hendry (MID)
6
8. Ali Bogaczyk (MID)
9
9. Norman Stone (ATT)
7
10. David Young (ATT)
8
11. John McGrory (ATT)
9
12. Gavin Strachan (MID)
0
13. Abel Vieira (MID)
0
14. Anthony Smith (GK)
0