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  1. Kitson strike seals Stoke win

    Kitson strike seals Stoke win

    Dave Kitson's first Premier League goal for Stoke gave Tony Pulis's side a 1-0 win over Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Stoke City
    • Sunderland
    • 90+2' The full-time whistle goes at the Britannia Stadium and Stoke have clung on to a deserved 1-0 victory over Sunderland courtesy of Dave Kitson's strike two minutes before half-time! Thanks for joining us.
    • 90' Two minutes will be added as play continues at the Britannia Stadium with Sunderland pressing forward.
    • 89' Tony Pulis waves his side forward, urging them to clear their lines in defence.
    • 87' Reid and Cana have a disagreement of who should have made a run as Sunderland are becoming very frustrated.
    • 86' Nosworthy launches a long ball into the box but it is well cleared by Faye once more.
    • 85' Tuncay does well to kill some time for his side with two neat touches in attack, but Sunderland regain possession.
    • 84' Wilkinson hurls a long throw down the line but Lawrence attempts an overly ambitious shot to anger Pulis.
    • 83' Shawcross feels he was pushed by Campbell as he jumps for the ball in determined fashion.
    • 82' Another good break from Tuncay releases Kitson, but that could be his final act in the match.
    • 81' The home fans are in full voice as their side continue to battle away fiercely across the pitch with Sunderland becoming increasingly agitated.
    • 79' Immediately Tuncay is into the action, squaring a superb ball to Whitehead, who cannot quite get on the end of his cross with a diving header. Click here to view Tuncay's profile page
    • 78' Finally Tuncay comes on for Stoke in place of Fuller, and the Turk is roared on by the approving home fans.
    • 77' The service continues to be sloppy for Bent and Jones, and neither striker can get on the end of another Reid cross.
    • 76' Sunderland's Jordan Henderson comes on to replace Lee Cattermole in midfield for Sunderland. The 19-year-old will need to make an impact for Steve Bruce.
    • 74' Boos ring out as Sunderland keep the ball, but you would have thought Stoke would be content to see their opponents do that?
    • 73' Matthew Etherington is replaced by former Sunderland skipper Dean Whitehead for Stoke.
    • 72' Tuncay prepares to come on for Stoke as Tony Pulis gives his charge some last-minute advice.
    • 71' Another hopeful ball up to Fuller misses its target, but Stoke will not care as time continues to slip away from Sunderland.
    • 70' Jones is given a stern talking to by the referee after protesting over a petulant foul, and Steve Bruce is not remotely happy.
    • 69' Shawcross continues to look imperious at the back for Stoke and beats Jones to the ball with nonchalance once more.
    • 67' A strong run from Etherington frees Lawrence down the left, and Kitson threads a ball through to Fuller but his shot is fired over the bar.
    • 66' View a photo of Craig Gordon's smart stop as Lawrence shot from close range by clicking here
    • 65' Jones tangles with Shawcross but the referee gives a throw in to Sunderland despite the Stoke defender's appeals.
    • 64' To view a photo of Dave Kitson's goal two minutes before half time click here
    • 63' Jones and Bent continue to win their headers and look dangerous in attack, but the ball is just not falling for the pair so far today.
    • 62' Cana is booked for remonstrating with the referee following a free kick won by Etherington down the left wing.
    • 61' Fuller is penalised for a physical challenge on Bardsley, but the striker was simply too strong for the defender on that occasion - that was harsh.
    • 59' Reid plays an exquisite pass out to McCartney, but he is tackled well by Wilkinson just before he delivered his cross.
    • 58' McCartney bustles his way down the left wing but his cross is very poor indeed, and that infuriates Steve Bruce on the touchline.
    • 57' Reid gets on the ball immediately and he shows his class with a neat side-step past Whelan to create space.
    • 56' Steed Malbranque is replaced by Fraizer Campbell and Andy Reid is on for Kieran Richardson as Bruce looks to re-ignite his side.
    • 54' Stoke look very composed in possession and launch another attack through Fuller, who shows his pace with a sharp run. Nosworthy is booked for a mistimed tackle on Fuller
    • 53' Steve Bruce looks to have seen enough from his side as he prepares substitutions already in this second half.
    • 52' Delap pushes forward effectively for Stoke and bustles his way into the box but it was a fine clearance from Nosworthy.
    • 50' McCartney's throw in from the left is well read by Whelan who intercepts as Stoke continue to press forward.
    • 49' Lawrence almost gets on the end of a cross from Etherington but fine defending again from Bardsley prevents a second Stoke goal.
    • 48' Bardsley does brilliantly to deny Lawrence as the Stoke midfielder lashes a fierce shot from the edge of the area with Gordon stranded.
    • 47' Shawcross almost gets on the end of a whipped delivery from Whelan but Gordon does well to push the ball away for a corner.
    • 46' The second half is underway at the Britannia Stadium and Stoke are straight on the attack as they have the wind behind them.
    • 45+1' The half-time whistle goes at the Britannia Stadium, and Stoke lead Sunderland 1-0 courtesy of a scrappy goal by Dave Kitson in a half boasting plenty of endeavour and promise, but a lack of cutting edge in the final third. You would not bet against the dangerous partnership of Kenwyne Jones and Darren Bent responding in the second half on that showing, however.
    • 45' Just one minute will be added at the end of this first half, and Stoke will be keen to head into the break with their lead in tact.
    • 44' Cana and Malbranque combine in midfield but the final ball from Sunderland is again not up to scratch as Bent is left frustrated by another over-hit pass.
    • 43' Another testing delivery is whipped in by Lawrence from the Stoke left, but this time Ferdinand does well to climb above Fuller and head clear
    • 42' GOAL!!! KITSON STRIKES FOR STOKE! The ball bounces around inside the Sunderland box following a Lawrence corner, and Kitson pounces to volley past Gordon from close range!
    • 41' Fine forward play from Darren Bent as the striker turns with his back to goal, swivelling to loose the shackles of Shawcross and curling his shot narrowly wide of Sorensen's far post.
    • 40' Stoke's assistant manager Peter Reid is busy barking instructions at his players from the touchline.
    • 39' Cattermole wins another tackle in the centre of the field as Sunderland break through Malbranque, but Richardson is sloppily caught offside.
    • 38' Bent wins a corner for Sunderland which Richardson will whip in, and this delivery will have to be much better from the midfielder.
    • 37' Delap braces himself for another attempted delivery into the Sunderland box, but Cattermole breaks as the throw in is cleared.
    • 36' Superb anticipation from Gordon spares Ferdinand's blushes as the defender heads a very tame backpass to the goalkeeper with Lawrence the favourite to reach it, but a brave stop denies the midfielder.
    • 35' Nosworthy does very well on this occasion to win the ball and then distribute it with pinpoint accuracy out to Malbranque - great defending.
    • 34' Another set-piece delivery is poor as Richardson finds Cana at the back post, but the cross is too deep and the header flies over the bar.
    • 33' Higginbotham does well to employ the safety first approach in conceding a corner as Sunderland pile the pressure back on the hosts
    • 32 Great play from Ricardo Fuller as the striker wins his side a corner out of absolutely nothing, bustling Ferdinand off the ball and harrying the defender into a mistake. Click here to read Ricardo Fuller's profile
    • 31' Nosworthy joins the Sunderland players in the box as a corner is whipped in by Richardson, but it is to no avail as the delivery is poor.
    • 30' Wilkinson is furious with Faye for a wild pass which flies out of play with the defender in space down the right.
    • 29' Steve Bruce looks pensive on the touchline as his side regain possession after a period of pressure from Stoke.
    • 28' Lawrence wins a good header in midfield but Malbranque does brilliantly to dispossess Fuller on the edge of the Sunderland box.
    • 27' Malbranque does very well to apply pressure on Higginbotham, who is forced to concede an attacking throw in for Sunderland.
    • 26' Jones receives some treatment on the touchline after taking that blow to the face a few minutes ago - he is fine.
    • 25' Lawrence's delivery is met by Faye at the back post, and the defender's free header drifts perilously close to sneaking inside the near post with Gordon beaten - it drifts wide to the keeper's relief.
    • 24' Glenn Whelan unfurls a vicious drive which strikes Jones clean in the face as he turns away from the ball - that has got to hurt! Stoke win a corner which Lawrence will take.
    • 23' Penalty appeals for Stoke! Etherington trots over to take a corner for Stoke, and Faye is adjudged to have pushed Cana as he handles in the box - appeals for a penalty are turned down but that was very dubious.
    • 22' Talking of Nosworthy, the defender shows a lack of composure in conceding a needless corner with Kitson in attendance - he had more time than he realised.
    • 21' Nyron Nosworthy continues to look unconvincing at the back for Sunderland, but he manages to win a header from inside his box under pressure from Kitson. Click here to view Nosworthy's profile
    • 20' Sunderland remain on top in this first half, and Bent heads the ball down to Richardson in a dangerous area, but Lawrence is quick to intervene.
    • 19' Jackdawsson thinks that Stoke will win 2-1 today, while Derek W does not rate Craig Gordon in the Sunderland goal. What do you think? Post your comments below. Gordon takes an age over a goal kick as play settles down slightly.
    • 17' Bent and Jones look a real threat as a partnership already, and Shawcross is being pushed to the very limit.
    • 16' Delap has another attempt at causing havoc in the Sunderland box with a long throw, and a corner is won as a result of uncertainty from Nosworthy.
    • 15' Another chance falls to Bent but he was not quite sharp enough to get his shot away with Higginbotham making a diving interception after Jones had laid the ball off to his strike partner.
    • 14' Gordon launches a long ball up field and Shawcross is doing well to win aerial challenges up against the imposing figure of Jones.
    • 13' Matthew Etherington is clattered by Bardsley, but that was more over-exuberance than anything. A free kick is awarded, but nothing more.
    • 11' Sorensen is very unconvincing in claiming a high ball with Jones in close attendance, but despite half-spilling his catch, the keeper clings on.
    • 10' Bent forages his way down the right and finds a yard of space inside the box, but his shot is blocked by Faye from a tight angle.
    • 9' Richardson's cross comes to nothing as Stoke clear through Higginbotham at the back post, but Sunderland have started well.
    • 8' Nosworthy comes up from the back for Sunderland to join a host of bodies in the box as Kieran Richardson whips in a cross from the left.
    • 7' Kitson has a good opportunity to open the scoring from inside the box with Delap's delivery from the left falling at his feet, but he slices it wide.
    • 6' Kenwyne Jones shows his strength and power in evading two Stoke players down the left and muscling his way into the box before Shawcross intercepts. View Kenwyne Jones's profile page here
    • 5' Gordon is commanding in racing off his line to claim another loose ball, and the goalkeeper is being kept very busy early in this first half.
    • 4' Delap prepares to launch in a long throw from the right, but both Kitson and Fuller fail to get on the end of it, jumping high in an attempt to meet it.
    • 3' Gordon stays down momentarily, clutching his ankle, but he gets gingerly back up to his feet and Bardsley clears the ball away solidly as play resumes.
    • 2' Craig Gordon is swiftly off his line to clear away on the edge of his box as Dave Kitson challenges him for the high ball.
    • 1' We are underway at the Britannia Stadium and Sunderland kick us off in their blue and black away strip.
    • - The referee for today's match is Mike Jones of Cheshire.
    • - Stoke: Sorensen, Wilkinson, Shawcross, Abdoulaye Faye, Higginbotham, Lawrence, Delap, Whelan, Etherington, Kitson, Fuller. Subs: Simonsen, Griffin, Huth, Pugh, Cresswell, Whitehead, Sanli
    • - Sunderland: Gordon, Bardsley, Ferdinand, Nosworthy, McCartney, Malbranque, Cattermole, Cana, Richardson, Jones, Bent. Subs: Carson, Campbell, Collins, Henderson, Leadbitter, Reid, Da Silva
    • - Stoke have picked up 21 points from 10 Premier League home matches in 2009 - the equal-sixth best record along with Arsenal. They conceded just four goals over those 10 matches - equal fewest with Tottenham this year.
    • - Steve Bruce's last away defeat in the Premier League was at the Britannia Stadium - his Wigan side lost 2-0 at Stoke on May 16.
    • - Tony Pulis's side have a win, a loss, and a draw in their first three games which sees them in ninth place, while Steve Bruce's Black Cats are sixth after two wins and a solitary defeat.
    • - Stoke host Sunderland at the Britannia Stadium with both sides having made promising starts to the Premier League season.

  • Summary

    • 67' A strong run from Etherington frees Lawrence down the left, and Kitson threads a ball through to Fuller but his shot is fired over the bar.
    • 42' GOAL!!! KITSON STRIKES FOR STOKE! The ball bounces around inside the Sunderland box following a Lawrence corner, and Kitson pounces to volley past Gordon from close range!
    • 41' Fine forward play from Darren Bent as the striker turns with his back to goal, swivelling to loose the shackles of Shawcross and curling his shot narrowly wide of Sorensen's far post.
    • 36' Superb anticipation from Gordon spares Ferdinand's blushes as the defender heads a very tame backpass to the goalkeeper with Lawrence the favourite to reach it, but a brave stop denies the midfielder.
    • 25' Lawrence's delivery is met by Faye at the back post, and the defender's free header drifts perilously close to sneaking inside the near post with Gordon beaten - it drifts wide to the keeper's relief.
    • 23' Penalty appeals for Stoke! Etherington trots over to take a corner for Stoke, and Faye is adjudged to have pushed Cana as he handles in the box - appeals for a penalty are turned down but that was very dubious.
    • 15' Another chance falls to Bent but he was not quite sharp enough to get his shot away with Higginbotham making a diving interception after Jones had laid the ball off to his strike partner.
    • 10' Bent forages his way down the right and finds a yard of space inside the box, but his shot is blocked by Faye from a tight angle.
    • 7' Kitson has a good opportunity to open the scoring from inside the box with Delap's delivery from the left falling at his feet, but he slices it wide.

Live Team Line-Up

  • Stoke City

    Manager: Tony Pulis

    Captain: Abdoulaye Diagne-Faye

    Starting line-up

    • T. Sørensen
    • A. Wilkinson
    • R. Shawcross
    • A. Diagne-Faye
    • D. Higginbotham
    • R. Delap
    • G. Whelan
    • L. Lawrence
    • M. Etherington Substitution Out (78′)
    • D. Kitson Goal Substitution Out (90′)
    • R. Fuller Substitution Out (84′)

    Subs

    • S. Simonsen
    • A. Griffin
    • R. Cresswell
    • D. Pugh
    • R. Huth Substitution In90′
    • D. Whitehead Substitution In78′
    • T. Sanli Substitution In84′

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

  • Sunderland

    Manager: Steve Bruce

    Captain: Lorik Cana

    Starting line-up

    • C. Gordon
    • P. Bardsley
    • A. Ferdinand
    • N. Nosworthy Yellow Card
    • G. McCartney
    • L. Cattermole Substitution Out (80′)
    • L. Cana Yellow Card
    • S. Malbranque Substitution Out (59′)
    • K. Richardson Substitution Out (59′)
    • K. Jones
    • D. Bent

    Subs

    • A. Reid Substitution In59′
    • D. Collins
    • G. Leadbitter
    • T. Carson
    • P. da Silva
    • F. Campbell Substitution In59′
    • J. Henderson Substitution In80′

    Injured

    None

    Suspended

    None

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