Match Report


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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 9,519 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Kitson.


0.00
Hull City get the match underway!
2.15
Leonardo Verges barges into Des Royce. The referee brings Leonardo Verges to one side and gives him a warning! Des Royce hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.34
Martin Basler clumsily knocks into Pablo Nunez. The referee calls over Martin Basler and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.36
Sean Ciullo flicks a high ball forward to Darren Edghill who takes it down. Darren Edghill flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dixon collects the pass. Chris Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Anatoliy Kopolovets who gathers it comfortably.
16.18
Pablo Nunez catches Martin Basler on the ankles. Pablo Nunez is given a warning by the referee! Martin Basler runs off the knock.
18.04
Darren Edghill hacks Martin Basler from behind! Darren Edghill is shown the yellow card! Martin Basler runs off the knock.
27.40
Sean Ciullo knocks the ball forward to Darren Edghill. Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Edghill plays the ball forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon runs straight at the defence! Some world-class footwork from Chris Dixon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.36
Andres Aguilar makes a beautiful solo run. Andres Aguilar advances inside the box! Andres Aguilar takes a shot at goal but somehow Anatoliy Kopolovets manages to keep it out.
30.50
Leonardo Verges clumsily knocks into Chris Dixon. The referee calls over Leonardo Verges and shows him a yellow card! Chris Dixon runs off the knock.
36.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Ottavio Mareggini plays the ball forward to Manuel Nascimento. Manuel Nascimento lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
38.06
Martin Basler catches Darren Edghill on the ankles. The referee calls over Martin Basler and warns him to calm down! Darren Edghill stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.36
Darren Edghill plays the ball forward to Des Royce. Des Royce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stuart Guppy.
40.04
Elena Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Moore. Billy Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Sean Ciullo kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Nunez. Pablo Nunez passes the ball forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon puts a great ball through. Des Royce runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
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. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Plymouth Argyle start the second half!
47.15
Martin Basler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard lofts in a cross ball towards Manuel Nascimento. Manuel Nascimento makes a deft header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
49.57
Andres Aguilar sees Chris Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Dixon shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
55.00
Pablo Nunez catches Ottavio Mareggini on the ankles. Pablo Nunez is shown the yellow card! Ottavio Mareggini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.47
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Harry Powell replacing Martin Basler .
69.54
Harry Powell receives the ball from a throw-in from Julian Neuhaus. Harry Powell sees Manuel Nascimento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Manuel Nascimento finds some space and shoots from distance. Des Pallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.12
With some swift thinking, Julian Neuhaus plays the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard shoots from 20 yards. Des Pallister easily gets down and covers it.
77.48
Andres Aguilar passes the ball forward to Des Royce. Des Royce plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Dixon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Des Royce provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Anatoliy Kopolovets is on top of his game. Nice save!
78.56
Ottavio Mareggini catches Pablo Nunez on the ankles. Ottavio Mareggini is given a warning by the referee! Pablo Nunez stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.21
Harry Powell makes a probing pass to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Nascimento. Manuel Nascimento makes a convincing header but Des Pallister is on top of it.
87.28
Robin Houttuin knocks the ball forward to Julian Neuhaus. Julian Neuhaus takes it forward alone. Julian Neuhaus cuts inside the box! Julian Neuhaus muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Julian Neuhaus scores for Plymouth Argyle!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
5
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.2%
37.8%
Play Area
21.6%
45.9%
32.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Neuhaus of Plymouth Argyle

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

1.Anatoliy Kopolovets (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Verges (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
7
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
6
7.Martin Basler (MID)yellow card
5
8.Julian Neuhaus (MID)goal scored
9
9.Carlos Achard (ATT)
6
10.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
6
11.Manuel Nascimento (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Gavin Bishop (DEF)
0
13.Harry Powell (ATT)
7
14.Jason Mckay (ATT)
0