Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Hull City. A crowd of 18,458 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Stoke City get the match underway!
9.40
0-0Edgar Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Rodrigo Barbosa manages to gather it comfortably.
12.14
0-0Julian Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.27
Gary Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles plays a perfect one-two with Antonio Gioacchini and rushes in on goal... Isaiah Charles tries a spectacular strike but somehow Paul Draper manages to keep it out.
18.36
Rodolfo Merino knocks the ball forward to Graham Barrett. Graham Barrett shoots from outside the area. Paul Draper easily smothers it.
24.05
Gary Elliott surges forward with the ball. Gary Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance but Paul Draper is on top of it.
26.27
0-1Colin Mcleod flicks the ball to his team mate, Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Rodrigo Barbosa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.23
Colin Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg goes all the way! Regillio Versteeg shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.50
0-1Rodolfo Merino flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Barrett. Graham Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Draper who gathers it comfortably.
44.15
Edgar Costa passes the ball forward to Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Simonsen.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Hull City start the second half!
48.46
Billy Dodd takes it forward alone. Billy Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Barrett. Graham Barrett knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Mowbray.
49.57
0-1Edgar Costa catches Rodolfo Merino on the ankles. Edgar Costa is warned by the referee! Rodolfo Merino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.37
Stan Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edgar Costa. Edgar Costa flicks the ball to his team mate, Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.00
Rodolfo Merino makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Gioacchini. Antonio Gioacchini knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Charles. Isaiah Charles connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
65.23
Petri Koster makes a simple pass to Julian Mcgovern. Julian Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Lua-Lua. Matthew Lua-Lua goes all the way! Matthew Lua-Lua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Rodrigo Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
69.22
Edgar Costa makes a probing pass to Regillio Versteeg. Regillio Versteeg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.38
Markus Dittmann decides to run forward with the ball. Markus Dittmann finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.16
Ugo Salmon comes in with a late challenge on Edgar Costa. Ugo Salmon is warned by the referee! Edgar Costa stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.7%
53.3%
Play Area
26.7%
52%
21.3%
Scorers
| Matthew Lua-Lua 26, 65 |