Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent united and Preston athletic

2'

Darius Brown tried to use his skill to go past Rhett Frank but Darius Brown lost the ball to Rhett Frank.

3'

Oliver Parker made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Larrie Hodson.

4'

Noel Pierson hit a speculative long-range shot but Zachary Thorpe got himself between the ball and goal.

5'

Larrie Hodson tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Noel Pierson.

6'

Cree Foster moved the ball forward for Aidan Ledford, Aidan Ledford picked up on the ball before Garland Philips could reach it.

Aidan Ledford had a great opportunity to score from long range but he was closed down well by Darius Brown.

7'

Marlin Slater attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Brand Causey.

8'

Darius Brown tried to feed the high ball but Aidan Ledford blocked it.

9'

Donny Clayton tried to dart past Zachary Thorpe but Zachary Thorpe took the ball away from Donny Clayton.

10'

Aidan Ledford jinked confidently past Darius Brown.

The float cross came in from Aidan Ledford on the wing, Garland Philips tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Zander Tasker rose bravely above Milton Tupper to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

However, Zander Tasker put it well over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

11'

Brand Causey played it confidently past Aidan Ledford.

Brand Causey turned with the ball past Oliver Parker.

Block tackle from Cree Foster, easily dispossessing Brand Causey before Brand Causey tried to fire in a shot at goal.

12'

Donny Clayton tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Zachary Thorpe.

16'

Aidan Ledford attempted to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Zachary Thorpe.

18'

Marlin Slater dribbled past Brand Causey.

Marlin Slater squared the ball from the wing, Barnabas Gardner stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Rhett Frank hit a spectacular half volley, Selby Christianson approached too late to tackle him.

But Rhett Frank put it wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

20'

Cree Foster received a yellow card.

Zachary Thorpe swung the corner into the box.

Cree Foster got above Darius Brown to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

25'

Aidan Ledford played a high ball looking for Zander Tasker to run onto it, Zander Tasker took an excellent first touch before Garland Philips could intercept.

Zander Tasker found a perfect spot and struck the ball with fury. Selby Christianson approached too late to tackle him.

London Bass did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Zander Tasker scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Stoke-on-Trent united 1 - 0 Preston athletic

27'

Larrie Hodson played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Noel Pierson found himself in the way of the ball.

28'

Marlin Slater tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball came off Barnabas Gardner.

29'

Tucker Bateson darted past Zachary Thorpe.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Larrie Hodson before Tucker Bateson tried to get onto the pass.

31'

Darius Brown played a pinpoint pass to Garland Philips, Garland Philips trapped the ball nicely before Noel Pierson could reach it.

Garland Philips went by the challenge of Rhett Frank.

Garland Philips tried to dart past Aidan Ledford but Aidan Ledford took the ball away from Garland Philips.

32'

Pass by Brand Causey to Barnabas Gardner, Barnabas Gardner trapped the ball nicely before Oliver Parker could intercept.

Barnabas Gardner stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Marlin Slater.

34'

Larrie Hodson gave the corner straight to the opposition.

35'

Oliver Parker made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Brand Causey.

36'

Donny Clayton tried to dribble past Larrie Hodson but Larrie Hodson block tackled Donny Clayton.

37'

Larrie Hodson attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball came off Donny Clayton.

38'

Larrie Hodson flighted the ball to Brayden Hampton, Noel Pierson stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Brayden Hampton got free in the penalty area and struck it. Cree Foster wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Milburn Lowry made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

39'

Aidan Ledford played a wonderful ball for Rhett Frank, Rhett Frank picked up on the ball before Darius Brown could reach it.

Rhett Frank took a medium-ranged shot but the shot cannoned off Garland Philips.

41'

Aidan Ledford hit the ball forward to Rhett Frank, Garland Philips stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Darius Brown before Rhett Frank could pass the ball.

43'

Nick Irving placed the ball on the spot. Nick Irving saw his penalty saved despite looking to place it!!.

44'

Brand Causey delivered the ball to Barnabas Gardner, Oliver Parker missed his interception.

Barnabas Gardner sprinted past Marlin Slater.

Barnabas Gardner lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and tried to lob it over the keeper. Cree Foster wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Milburn Lowry used his fists to clear the ball.

45'

Nick Irving moved the ball forward for Darius Brown, the ball was picked up by Darius Brown before Rhett Frank could cut it out.

Darius Brown tried to deliver a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Aidan Ledford.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Stoke-on-Trent united took the lead.Stoke-on-Trent united maintained 51% of possession and 49% for Preston athletic. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Donny Clayton was pressed by Zachary Thorpe but he evaded the challenge and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Donny Clayton ... It was an unbelievable miss.

47'

Barnabas Gardner tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

48'

Pass by Oliver Parker to Tucker Bateson, Barnabas Gardner stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tucker Bateson squared the ball from the wing, Brand Causey couldn't cut out the pass.

Sheldon Patrick approached and took a quick shot on the ball but the shot was blocked by Selby Christianson.

50'

Barnabas Gardner shot from 30 yards. Oliver Parker couldn't reach it.

Milburn Lowry used his fists to clear the ball.

51'

Tucker Bateson tried to skip past the challenge of Garland Philips but Garland Philips won the ball from Tucker Bateson.

53'

Rhett Frank made a pass to Aidan Ledford, Garland Philips missed his interception.

Aidan Ledford lost the ball to Darius Brown's block tackle before Aidan Ledford tried to pass the ball.

55'

Larrie Hodson turned on the ball to leave Marlin Slater standing.

Larrie Hodson blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Oliver Parker threw himself in front of the shot.

56'

Poor corner kick by Zachary Thorpe. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

57'

Donny Clayton tried to play a long ball but Zachary Thorpe intercepted but couldn't control.

59'

Rhett Frank was outpaced by Milton Tupper.

Milton Tupper floated it over Aidan Ledford into the area.

Brayden Hampton jumped above Cree Foster, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Milburn Lowry was in a good position and saved it.

61'

Aidan Ledford tried to take the ball past Garland Philips but failed.

62'

Donny Clayton tried to dribble past Zachary Thorpe but Zachary Thorpe didn't allow.

64'

Aidan Ledford was pressed by Zachary Thorpe but he evaded the challenge and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

But Aidan Ledford didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

65'

Cree Foster received the red card for his professional foul.

66'

Garland Philips tried to play a long ball but it was intercepted by Rhett Frank.

67'

Noel Pierson surged past Larrie Hodson!.

Noel Pierson moved the ball forward for Donny Clayton, Zachary Thorpe missed his interception.

Donny Clayton tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Larrie Hodson.

70'

Aidan Ledford made a pass to Rhett Frank, Rhett Frank picked up on the ball before Selby Christianson could intercept.

Rhett Frank shielded the ball from Garland Philips and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

London Bass did well to tip it round the post.

72'

Zander Tasker tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Zachary Thorpe.

74'

Larrie Hodson went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

77'

Rhett Frank escaped from the challenge of Larrie Hodson and tried to curl one in from long range.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Rhett Frank ... He held his head in his hands.

78'

Larrie Hodson attempted to play a long ball but The ball bounced off Donny Clayton.

79'

Darius Brown took the ball past Rhett Frank.

Darius Brown dribbled past Aidan Ledford.

Darius Brown tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Sheldon Patrick.

82'

Marlin Slater dribbled past Barnabas Gardner.

Marlin Slater hit the ball from medium range but Brand Causey charged down the shot.

83'

Marlin Slater tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

84'

Larrie Hodson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Noel Pierson.

85'

Milton Tupper stepped up to take the freekick. Milton Tupper left Milburn Lowry with an easy save.

88'

Oliver Parker made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Barnabas Gardner.

89'

Larrie Hodson attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Noel Pierson.

91'

Zachary Thorpe looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Nick Irving won the aerial challenge against Donny Clayton, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Nick Irving ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

92'

Zachary Thorpe tried to jink past Noel Pierson but Noel Pierson nicked the ball from the toes of Zachary Thorpe.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent united 1 - 0 Preston athletic