Match Report


Hull CityHull City     Oldham AthleticOldham Athletic
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Des PallisterD. Pallister71
G
captain1
G
59Matthew LloydM. Lloyd
Sean CiulloS. Ciullo56
D
2
D
55Pedro ChristanvalP. Christanval
Matthew RedknappM. Redknapp56
D
3
D
55Cristiano MonteiroC. Monteiro
Elena MoralesE. Morales53
D
4captain
D
54Graham CarrickG. Carrick
Luuk OpdamL. Opdam52
D
5
M
64Rio FowlerR. Fowler
Andres AguilarA. Aguilar69
M
6
M
62Stuart SummerbeeS. Summerbee
Darren EdghillD. Edghill68
M
7
M
58Craig MarsdenC. Marsden
Pablo NunezP. Nunez65
M
8
M
57Ross GilchristR. Gilchrist
Billy MooreB. Moore65
M
9
A
64Graham GeorgeG. George
Chris DixonC. Dixon69
A
10
A
57Mark DefoeM. Defoe
Colin MorrisonC. Morrison63
A
11
A
47Wayne JoachimW. Joachim
 
Ernesto FarinosE. Farinos64
M
12
G
55Dean GoldbergD. Goldberg
Trevor McgrealT. Mcgreal63
G
13
D
54Garry JamesG. James
Noel PearceN. Pearce62
G
14
M
53Malcolm AthertonM. Atherton

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 9,655 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
Oldham Athletic get the match underway!
2.25
Craig Marsden passes the ball forward to Graham George. Graham George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
3.19
Stuart Summerbee threads the ball through to Wayne Joachim. Wayne Joachim plays a scrappy one-two with Graham George and stumbles forward towards the goal... Wayne Joachim tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.18
With imagination, Ross Gilchrist laces a through ball forward to Mark Defoe. Mark Defoe whips in a cross ball towards Graham George. Graham George outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
22.53
Pablo Nunez threads the ball through to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
27.51
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.28
Stuart Summerbee makes a simple pass to Graham George. Graham George knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Joachim. Wayne Joachim makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
38.47
Pablo Nunez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Colin Morrison provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Graham Carrick is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
40.38
Pablo Nunez flicks a high ball forward to Chris Dixon who takes it down. Chris Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Matthew Lloyd!
42.20
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
44.12
Stuart Summerbee catches Pablo Nunez on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pablo Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Andres Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Carrick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hull City get the second half underway!
47.21
Pablo Nunez flicks a high pass forward. Colin Morrison controls it well on his chest. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Carrick.
48.50
Matthew Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Pablo Nunez who brings the ball under control. Pablo Nunez threads the ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon beats his man to it with a header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
51.26
Pablo Nunez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from long range but Matthew Lloyd is on top of it.
60.14
Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Garry James replacing Ross Gilchrist .
61.16
Sean Ciullo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Edghill. Darren Edghill threads a neat ball through to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon plays a one-two with Colin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Chris Dixon cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
67.38
Andres Aguilar hits a low pass to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon makes a defence splitting pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
69.49
Andres Aguilar controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.07
Craig Marsden brings the ball forward. Craig Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Defoe. Mark Defoe fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.30
Pedro Christanval chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Marsden. Craig Marsden runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Craig Marsden tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
81.24
With imagination, Pablo Nunez laces a through ball forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cristiano Monteiro.
83.50
Craig Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Craig Marsden plays a quick one-two with Graham George and rushes in on goal... Craig Marsden takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Des Pallister had no chance!! Goal for Oldham Athletic!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hull City

Oldham Athletic
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
25.4%
47.8%
26.9%

Scorers
Chris Dixon 61
Wayne Joachim 3
Graham George 6
Mark Defoe 72
Craig Marsden 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Marsden of Oldham Athletic

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

1.Matthew Lloyd (GK)
7
2.Pedro Christanval (DEF)
6
3.Cristiano Monteiro (DEF)
6
4.Graham Carrick (DEF)
6
5.Rio Fowler (MID)
6
6.Stuart Summerbee (MID)yellow card
5
7.Craig Marsden (MID)goal scored
9
8.Ross Gilchrist (MID)
6
9.Graham George (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mark Defoe (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Wayne Joachim (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Dean Goldberg (GK)
0
13.Garry James (DEF)
6
14.Malcolm Atherton (MID)
0