Premier League side Stoke City ran out 2-0 winners in their pre-season friendly at Notts County.
Malian hits brace as Stoke continue Premier League prep
Premier League side Stoke City ran out 2-0 winners in their pre-season friendly at Notts County.
Mamady Sidibe struck a brace for the visitors at Meadow Lane as Tony Pulis' men continued their preparation for the top flight.
Stoke took the lead after 10 minutes as Sidibe latched on to a searching through ball to dispatch past goalkeeper Kevin Pilkington.
Just five minutes later, the Malian striker doubled his side's advantage, capitalising on a loose ball in The Magpies' penalty area.
£5.5million summer signing from Reading Dave Kitson featured for The Potters but was unable to get himself on the scoresheet.