Stoke City went down 1-0 to German side Nurnberg in their latest pre-season friendly.
Greek striker downs Stoke
Stoke City went down 1-0 to German side Nurnberg in their latest pre-season friendly.
Greece international Angelos Charisteas grabbed the only goal of a keenly fought contest in the first half.
The powerful striker produced a clinical finish just past the half-hour mark, giving Potters keeper Steve Simonsen no chance.
Simonsen helped keep Tony Pulis' side in the game during an edgy opening 45 minutes for the Premier League new boys, but had no chance with Charisteas' strike.
New signing Dave Kitson was handed his Stoke debut, but the former Reading man was unable to mark his first appearance with a goal.
The Potters did provide more of an attacking threat after the interval, but failed to find a way through a stubborn Nurnberg defence.
The torrential weather conditions made life difficult for both sides as the game wore on and the final few minutes provided little in terms of goalmouth action.
