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Stoke City defeated Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 in a match played at the bet365 Stadium in Stoke-on-Trent. The encounter, corresponding to matchday 43 of the English Championship, was marked by intensity and yellow cards. Early in the game, both Pearson (Stoke City) and Iorfa (Sheffield Wednesday) received yellow cards.
The first half was relatively balanced in terms of possession, although Sheffield Wednesday slightly dominated with 56%. However, Stoke City was more effective in front of goal, scoring two goals. The first came in the 21st minute, thanks to a goal by Manhoef assisted by Thompson. The second goal arrived in the 61st minute, scored by Wilmot.
Sheffield Wednesday, despite having more possession, only managed one shot on target. Stoke City, on the other hand, had three shots on target. Furthermore, Wilmot also received a yellow card in the second half, in addition to Pearson’s earlier booking. Sheffield Wednesday also accumulated two yellow cards, for Bannan and Iorfa. The match ended 2-0 in favor of the home team, reflecting Stoke City’s greater effectiveness in front of goal.
Substitutions stoke city: at minute 13 J. Thompson came in and E. Bocat went out., at minute 52 L. Gooch came in and J. Thompson went out., at minute 89 A. Al Hamadi came in and S. Gallagher went out., at minute 90 B. Lawal came in and L. Baker went out.
Substitutions sheffield wednesday: at minute 46 M. Johnson came in and R. Hatsuse went out., at minute 58 G. Otegbayo came in and D. Iorfa went out., at minute 58 B. Bannan came in and S. Ingelsson went out., at minute 70 P. Valentin came in and S. Armstrong went out., at minute 77 M. Smith came in and D. Gassama went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Stoke City
Sheffield Wednesday
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