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December 14, 2011 6:00 PM GMT
FİYAPI İnönü Stadyumu — İstanbul
Referee: M. Borski
Attendance: 26118
December 14, 2011 6:00 PM GMT
FİYAPI İnönü Stadyumu — İstanbul
Referee: M. Borski
Attendance: 26118
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| Beşiktaş | 1.90 | 1.02 | 1.83 | 1.06 | 1.85 | 1.01 | 1.98 | 1.90 |
| Draw | 3.25 | 7.50 | 3.40 | 10.00 | 3.20 | 18.00 | 3.10 | 3.10 |
| Stoke City | 4.10 | 81.00 | 4.40 | 56.00 | 4.75 | 30.00 | 3.65 | 4.25 |
Besiktas 3-1 Stoke City: Matthew Upson red card proves costly as Potters miss out on top spot in Europa League Group E
Tony Pulis's side failed to top their group following a miserable loss in Turkey, but went into Saturday's round of 32 draw with a second-place finish already secured
By Nathan Lowe
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An understrength Stoke City side lost 3-1 to Besiktas on Wednesday but still managed to qualify for the Europa League's next stage after securing second place in Group E.
Already assured of progression before the match, Stoke manager Tony Pulis only brought 15 first-team players to the Inonu Stadium, resulting in only three outfield players on his bench next to second-string keeper Carlo Nash.
Besiktas immediately beset the English visitors, controlling possession easily throughout much of the opening period as Stoke sat with at least ten men behind the ball.
The Turkish side, however, often sent its final pass out of play, with a curling long-range effort by Veli Kavlak on ten minutes being the first real exception.
The Austrian threatened again moments later, driving in a diagonal cross from the left-side which was just nicked over the bar by striker Hugo Almeida.
Stoke had their first real attack of the game shortly thereafter. Right-winger Diego Arismendi initiated a counter-attack down the right side, passing to Ricardo Fuller who released Cameron Jerome one-on-one with Besiktas goalie Recber Rustu only to see the Turk thwart the Englishman's effort.
Almeida replied for the hosts after 20 minutes, his half-volley requiring the first of many legitimate saves from Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic.
Pulis brought off Andy Wilkinson on 28 minutes, slotting Jermaine Pennant in at right-wing, pushing Arismendi to the middle and dropping Rory Delap to right-back in an attempt to adapt the side's shape.
A minute later, it paid off. Against the run of play, Fuller took advantage of a loose ball inside the Besiktas half. He was allowed enough space to unleash a shot that took a wicked deflection and nestled inside Rustu's net, giving Stoke the 1-0 lead.
Begovic was called into heroic action again on 37 minutes when Manuel Fernandes fired low from the left-side, but the Bosnian pushed it around the far post.
The Turkish side continued to pressurise the English club, but couldn't penetrate the swathe of opposition sitting in front of the goal.
The first half ended 1-0 to the visitors, who were content with a half-time advantage which was then enough to see them through top of their group.
Besiktas needed a draw to have the same assurance, and their interim manager, Carlos Carvalhal, introduced Mustafa Pektemek for Filip Holosko in a tactical switch to begin the second half.
The game was turned on its heels on 56 minutes. Fernandes released Almeida through on goal, and Matthew Upson's last-ditch tackle felled the Portuguese forward inside the box, resulting in both the Englishman's sending-off and a penalty kick for Besiktas.
Fernandes slotted the spot-kick to the left, equalizing for the home side and guaranteeing progression into the Europa League's next stages as the scoreline stood.
The former Everton midfielder almost put Besiktas ahead moments later, but his volley on 64 minutes was well-saved by the standout Begovic.
The Potters were clearly content to pass the ball around the back, when able, but with just ten men spells of possession were always short-lived.
Edu replaced Almeida for the Black Eagles on 74 minutes, and Besiktas scored immediately thereafter.
Fernandes swung in a corner-kick and half-time substitute, Pektemek, had plenty of space amongst the tired and outnumbered Stoke defence to dive and head in sweetly from eight yards.
Ten minutes later Besiktas went 3-1 ahead. Substitute Edu fired a low, driven shot from outside the box that left Begovic with no hope of saving.
The tie was done and dusted from then on. Ten-man Stoke could do little else but fight through the remaining ten minutes without conceding.
With the 3-1 victory, Besiktas finish the Europa League group stage on top of Group E as their opponents finish second.
The draw for the Europa League's next round of fixtures is Saturday, December 16th.
Already assured of progression before the match, Stoke manager Tony Pulis only brought 15 first-team players to the Inonu Stadium, resulting in only three outfield players on his bench next to second-string keeper Carlo Nash.
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Besiktas immediately beset the English visitors, controlling possession easily throughout much of the opening period as Stoke sat with at least ten men behind the ball.
The Turkish side, however, often sent its final pass out of play, with a curling long-range effort by Veli Kavlak on ten minutes being the first real exception.
The Austrian threatened again moments later, driving in a diagonal cross from the left-side which was just nicked over the bar by striker Hugo Almeida.
Stoke had their first real attack of the game shortly thereafter. Right-winger Diego Arismendi initiated a counter-attack down the right side, passing to Ricardo Fuller who released Cameron Jerome one-on-one with Besiktas goalie Recber Rustu only to see the Turk thwart the Englishman's effort.
Almeida replied for the hosts after 20 minutes, his half-volley requiring the first of many legitimate saves from Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic.
Pulis brought off Andy Wilkinson on 28 minutes, slotting Jermaine Pennant in at right-wing, pushing Arismendi to the middle and dropping Rory Delap to right-back in an attempt to adapt the side's shape.
A minute later, it paid off. Against the run of play, Fuller took advantage of a loose ball inside the Besiktas half. He was allowed enough space to unleash a shot that took a wicked deflection and nestled inside Rustu's net, giving Stoke the 1-0 lead.
Begovic was called into heroic action again on 37 minutes when Manuel Fernandes fired low from the left-side, but the Bosnian pushed it around the far post.
The Turkish side continued to pressurise the English club, but couldn't penetrate the swathe of opposition sitting in front of the goal.
The first half ended 1-0 to the visitors, who were content with a half-time advantage which was then enough to see them through top of their group.
Besiktas needed a draw to have the same assurance, and their interim manager, Carlos Carvalhal, introduced Mustafa Pektemek for Filip Holosko in a tactical switch to begin the second half.
The game was turned on its heels on 56 minutes. Fernandes released Almeida through on goal, and Matthew Upson's last-ditch tackle felled the Portuguese forward inside the box, resulting in both the Englishman's sending-off and a penalty kick for Besiktas.
Fernandes slotted the spot-kick to the left, equalizing for the home side and guaranteeing progression into the Europa League's next stages as the scoreline stood.
The former Everton midfielder almost put Besiktas ahead moments later, but his volley on 64 minutes was well-saved by the standout Begovic.
The Potters were clearly content to pass the ball around the back, when able, but with just ten men spells of possession were always short-lived.
Edu replaced Almeida for the Black Eagles on 74 minutes, and Besiktas scored immediately thereafter.
Fernandes swung in a corner-kick and half-time substitute, Pektemek, had plenty of space amongst the tired and outnumbered Stoke defence to dive and head in sweetly from eight yards.
Ten minutes later Besiktas went 3-1 ahead. Substitute Edu fired a low, driven shot from outside the box that left Begovic with no hope of saving.
The tie was done and dusted from then on. Ten-man Stoke could do little else but fight through the remaining ten minutes without conceding.
With the 3-1 victory, Besiktas finish the Europa League group stage on top of Group E as their opponents finish second.
The draw for the Europa League's next round of fixtures is Saturday, December 16th.
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Klaas-Jan Huntelaar
Striker Schalke |
14 | 3 |
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Radamel Falcao
Striker Atlético Madrid |
12 | 1 |
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Adrián
Striker Atlético Madrid |
10 | 0 |
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Fernando Llorente Torres
Striker Bilbao |
7 | 2 |
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Jonatan Ezequiel Cristaldo
Striker Metalist Kharki |
7 | 0 |
