“Lamine Cissé opens the scoring with a spectacular right-footed strike from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner after Million Manhoef's assist from a swift counterattack”
Pivotal“Ciaron Brown equalizes for Oxford United with a perfectly placed left-footed shot from the center of the box into the top left corner, converting Stanley Mills' header assist from a corner kick”
Pivotal“Jesurun Rak-Sakyi scores the winner with a precise header from the right side of the six-yard box into the left corner, converting Sorba Thomas' pinpoint cross to restore Stoke's lead”
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Stoke City
Oxford United
Outstanding performance
Stoke City•AttackerStoke City demonstrated clinical finishing to edge out Oxford United in a closely-fought Championship encounter at the bet365 Stadium. The Potters' attacking duo of Lamine Cissé and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi proved decisive, with Cissé's long-range opener coming from a well-worked counterattack assisted by Million Manhoef. Oxford showed resilience to draw level through Ciaron Brown's corner-kick conversion, capitalizing on Stanley Mills' precise header assist. However, Rak-Sakyi's second-half header from Sorba Thomas' cross restored Stoke's advantage and ultimately proved to be the winner. This victory continues Stoke's positive momentum in the Championship, while Oxford will rue missed opportunities, particularly Will Lankshear's close-range effort that could have changed the complexion of the match.
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Will VaulksYellow CardWill Vaulks from Oxford United is shown a yellow card.
A fresh offensive move unfolds as Tatsuki Seko from Stoke City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Jamie Cumming, the goalkeeper for Oxford United, makes a solid save right in the middle of the goal. The assist came from Bae Jun-Ho.
Missed opportunity! Steven Nzonzi from Stoke City had a header from close range inside the six-yard box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Sorba Thomas, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after a foul by Yunus Konak.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Yunus Konak allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Oxford United: Mark Harris replaces Myles Peart-Harris.
Offside call against Oxford United. Will Vaulks has been flagged for being offside.
Corner awarded to Oxford United after Ben Wilmot allowed the ball to go out.
Substitution for Stoke City: Tatsuki Seko is coming on to replace Tomás Rigo.
Opportunity wasted. Eric-Junior Bocat from Stoke City took a left-footed shot from the center of the box that narrowly missed to the left. The assist was provided by Bae Jun-Ho.
Yunus Konak from Oxford United has earned a free kick in an offensive position.
Bae Jun-Ho from Stoke City committed a foul.
The attempt is thwarted. Lamine Cissé from Stoke City heads the ball from within the six-yard area, but the shot on the left side is successfully blocked.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Jack Currie allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt on goal was thwarted. Lamine Cissé from Stoke City fired a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it was blocked. The assist came from Million Manhoef.
Substitution for Stoke City: Bae Jun-Ho comes on to replace Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Sam Long allowed the ball to go out.
Opportunity squandered! Myles Peart-Harris of Oxford United took a right-footed shot from the center of the box but sent it wide to the left. The assist came from Ole Romenij following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Oxford United after Ashley Phillips allowed the ball to go out.
The attempt on goal is thwarted. Nik Prelec from Oxford United takes a left-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Ole Romenij.
Substitution for Oxford United: Nik Prelec comes on to replace Will Lankshear.
Substitution for Oxford United: Ole Romenij comes on to replace Stanley Mills.
Substitution for Oxford United: Yunus Konak comes on to replace Cameron Brannagan, who is leaving the field due to an injury.
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi committed a foul against Stoke City.
Christ Makosso from Oxford United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Opportunity squandered! Christ Makosso of Oxford United attempted a header from the center of the box, but it sailed high and to the left. The chance was set up by Cameron Brannagan, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Oxford United after a foul by Maksym Talovierov.
Foul committed by Million Manhoef of Stoke City.
Ciaron Brown from Oxford United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Offside call against Oxford United. Will Lankshear has been flagged for being offside.
assist: Sorba Thomas
Goal! Stoke City takes the lead with a score of 2-1 against Oxford United. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi scores with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist comes from Sorba Thomas, who delivered a precise cross.
Stanley Mills of Oxford United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Maksym Talovierov from Stoke City committed a foul.
Missed opportunity. Will Lankshear from Oxford United attempted a left-footed shot from close range but couldn't convert.
Ben WilmotYellow CardBen Wilmot from Stoke City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Ben Wilmot from Stoke City committed a foul.
Aidomo Emakhu from Oxford United has been awarded a free kick on the left flank.
Lamine Cissé from Stoke City committed a foul.
Cameron Brannagan from Oxford United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Sam Long allowed the ball to go out.
Maksym Talovierov from Stoke City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Stanley Mills from Oxford United committed a foul.
Stanley Mills committed a foul against Oxford United.
Eric-Junior Bocat from Stoke City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Missed opportunity. Ben Wilmot from Stoke City attempted a shot with his right foot from outside the penalty area, but it went over the goal and to the right. The assist came from Lamine Cissé.
Offside call against Oxford United. Will Lankshear has been caught in an offside position.
Substitution for Oxford United: Aidomo Emakhu replaces Jeon Jin-Woo.
The second half is underway with the score tied at 1-1 between Stoke City and Oxford United.
The first half has concluded with the score tied at 1-1 between Stoke City and Oxford United.
Goal! It's now Stoke City 1, Oxford United 1. Ciaron Brown from Oxford United scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the box following a corner kick.
assist: Stanley Mills
Goal! It's now Stoke City 1, Oxford United 1. Ciaron Brown scores for Oxford United with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, finding the top left corner. The assist came from Stanley Mills, who headed the ball following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Oxford United, following a foul by Ashley Phillips.
Opportunity squandered. Christ Makosso from Oxford United attempted a header from the center of the penalty area, but it sailed high and to the left of the goal. The assist came from Cameron Brannagan, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.
Corner awarded to Oxford United after a play by Maksym Talovierov results in a defensive error.
The attempt is thwarted. Steven Nzonzi from Stoke City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked.
Missed opportunity! Steven Nzonzi from Stoke City took a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it went wide.
assist: Million Manhoef
Goal! Stoke City takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Oxford United. Lamine Cissé scores with a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, finding the bottom right corner. The assist comes from Million Manhoef after a quick counterattack.
A new offensive play unfolds as Jesurun Rak-Sakyi of Stoke City attempts a header from the middle of the penalty area. However, Jamie Cumming, the goalkeeper for Oxford United, makes a crucial save right in front of the goal. The chance was set up by Tomás Rigo, who delivered a precise cross.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after a defensive play by Stanley Mills.
A fresh offensive effort unfolds as Lamine Cissé from Stoke City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area. However, Jamie Cumming, the goalkeeper for Oxford United, makes a save right in the center of the goal. The assist comes from Eric-Junior Bocat.
Opportunity squandered! Million Manhoef from Stoke City attempted a header from the center of the penalty area but failed to find the target. The cross was delivered by Sorba Thomas.
Another offensive push. Will Lankshear from Oxford United takes a right-footed shot from the center of the penalty area, but Tommy Simkin from Stoke City makes a save to the right corner. The assist came from Jack Currie.
Missed opportunity! Million Manhoef from Stoke City took a left-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.
Opportunity squandered! Stanley Mills of Oxford United took a right-footed shot from the right side of the penalty area, but it went wide to the left. The assist came from Will Lankshear after a quick counterattack.
The attempt is thwarted. Maksym Talovierov from Stoke City takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Lamine Cissé.
Offside call against Oxford United. Jeon Jin-Woo has been flagged for being in an offside position.
Maksym Talovierov from Stoke City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Will Lankshear from Oxford United committed a foul.
Opportunity wasted! Sorba Thomas from Stoke City took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it sailed high and wide to the right. The assist came from Million Manhoef.
Corner kick awarded to Oxford United after a deflection off Steven Nzonzi.
The attempt is denied. Cameron Brannagan from Oxford United takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it gets blocked. The assist came from Myles Peart-Harris.
A fresh offensive play unfolds as Eric-Junior Bocat from Stoke City takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it's successfully stopped by the goalkeeper.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Christ Makosso allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Jamie Cumming allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Jamie Cumming allowed the ball to go out.
Corner awarded to Oxford United after a play by Ashley Phillips results in a defensive error.
Maksym Talovierov of Stoke City has been shown a yellow card for committing a foul.
Stanley Mills of Oxford United was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Maksym Talovierov from Stoke City committed a foul.
Jeon Jin-Woo of Oxford United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Tomás Rigo from Stoke City has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Offside call against Oxford United. Will Lankshear has been flagged for being offside.
Will Vaulks from Oxford United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Foul committed by Steven Nzonzi of Stoke City.
Sam Long from Oxford United has been awarded a free kick in the defensive area.
Maksym Talovierov from Stoke City committed a foul.
Corner awarded to Stoke City after Christ Makosso allowed the ball to go out.
Jesurun Rak-Sakyi of Stoke City was awarded a free kick on the right flank.
Jack Currie from Oxford United committed a foul.
The first half is underway.
