Match Report


Hull CityHull City     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Des PallisterD. Pallister71
G
captain1captain
G
81James BartonJ. Barton
Paul LoweP. Lowe61
D
2
D
66Lomano GuppyL. Guppy
Matthew RedknappM. Redknapp56
D
3
D
59Oleg AthertonO. Atherton
Sean CiulloS. Ciullo56
D
4
D
59Cesar RibeiroC. Ribeiro
Elena MoralesE. Morales53
D
5
M
66Les MorrisL. Morris
Andres AguilarA. Aguilar69
M
6
M
63Harvey VenusH. Venus
Darren EdghillD. Edghill68
M
7
M
63Fadel TresorF. Tresor
Pablo NunezP. Nunez65
M
8
M
60Stuart HendrieS. Hendrie
Billy MooreB. Moore65
M
9
A
64Matthias KirschnerM. Kirschner
Chris DixonC. Dixon69
A
10
A
58Ronnie SheringhamR. Sheringham
Colin MorrisonC. Morrison63
A
11
A
52Ian BishopI. Bishop
 
Ernesto FarinosE. Farinos64
M
12
M
59Paolo DelaneyP. Delaney
Trevor McgrealT. Mcgreal63
G
13
D
56Steven VieiraS. Vieira
Noel PearceN. Pearce62
G
14
G
54Jason NewtonJ. Newton

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,680 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
West Bromwich Albion start the match!
4.07
Oleg Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Hendrie. Stuart Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.38
Darren Edghill advances with the ball. Darren Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.53
Harvey Venus threads a neat ball through to Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop shoots from 25 yards but Des Pallister reads it well. Fabulous save!
16.17
Matthew Redknapp powers a long ball forward. Chris Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Barton who gathers it comfortably.
18.24
Darren Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon skips past Cesar Ribeiro! Some silky footwork from Chris Dixon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Cesar Ribeiro steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.23
Harvey Venus flicks a high ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham who takes it down. Ronnie Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.51
Darren Edghill sees a break and surges forward. Darren Edghill makes a great pass forward. Colin Morrison runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
24.13
Oleg Atherton chips the ball to his team mate, Fadel Tresor. Fadel Tresor passes the ball forward to Matthias Kirschner. Matthias Kirschner threads the ball through to Ronnie Sheringham but he's offside!
27.24
Sean Ciullo threads a neat ball through to Billy Moore. Billy Moore knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.02
Darren Edghill makes a simple pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from James Barton. What a great pair of hands!
32.35
Harvey Venus darts forward. Harvey Venus knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sean Ciullo.
36.22
Harvey Venus flicks a high pass forward to Matthias Kirschner who brings the ball under control. Matthias Kirschner whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.21
Elena Morales hits a low pass to Darren Edghill. Darren Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
39.23
Andres Aguilar laces a through ball forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
42.11
Harvey Venus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hull City kick off the second half!
49.53
Stuart Hendrie makes a probing pass to Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Matthias Kirschner. Matthias Kirschner makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.57
Cesar Ribeiro flicks a high pass forward. Fadel Tresor collects the pass. Fadel Tresor plays the ball forward to Ronnie Sheringham. Ronnie Sheringham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.00
Cesar Ribeiro hacks Darren Edghill from behind! Cesar Ribeiro is shown the yellow card! Darren Edghill runs off the knock.
60.11
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Jason Newton replacing Oleg Atherton .
66.56
Billy Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to James Barton who gathers it comfortably.
67.36
Cesar Ribeiro gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Matthias Kirschner shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
71.07
Pablo Nunez comes in with a late challenge on Harvey Venus. The referee warns Pablo Nunez to calm down! Harvey Venus stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.40
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Paolo Delaney replacing Harvey Venus and Steven Vieira replacing Fadel Tresor .
83.52
Lomano Guppy makes a simple pass to Steven Vieira. Steven Vieira makes an attacking run forward. Steven Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
84.01
Stuart Hendrie makes a simple pass to Ian Bishop. Ian Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Kirschner. Paul Lowe clumsily knocks into Matthias Kirschner. Penalty not given!!
87.27
Pablo Nunez clumsily knocks into Les Morris. The referee warns Pablo Nunez again to calm down! Les Morris stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hull City

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.8%
48.2%
Play Area
26.5%
47%
26.5%

Scorers
Chris Dixon 9
Matthias Kirschner 67

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Darren Edghill of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Des Pallister (GK)
6
2.Paul Lowe (DEF)
6
3.Matthew Redknapp (DEF)
6
4.Sean Ciullo (DEF)
7
5.Elena Morales (DEF)
6
6.Andres Aguilar (MID)
6
7.Darren Edghill (MID)
9
8.Pablo Nunez (MID)
6
9.Billy Moore (MID)
6
10.Chris Dixon (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Colin Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Ernesto Farinos (MID)
0
13.Trevor Mcgreal (GK)
0
14.Noel Pearce (GK)
0

1.James Barton (GK)
6
2.Lomano Guppy (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Atherton (DEF)
7
4.Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Les Morris (MID)
6
6.Harvey Venus (MID)
7
7.Fadel Tresor (MID)
6
8.Stuart Hendrie (MID)
6
9.Matthias Kirschner (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ronnie Sheringham (ATT)
6
11.Ian Bishop (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Delaney (MID)
6
13.Steven Vieira (DEF)
6
14.Jason Newton (GK)
6