Match Report


Hull CityHull City     Manchester CityManchester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George GranvilleG. Granville69
G
captain1
G
70Dean UnsworthD. Unsworth
Paul BurbageP. Burbage67
D
2captain
D
57Gary HendryG. Hendry
Matthew RedknappM. Redknapp57
D
3
D
57Ernesto CarcedoE. Carcedo
Sean CiulloS. Ciullo56
D
4
D
55Gavin JacksonG. Jackson
Elena MoralesE. Morales55
D
5
D
49Dennis WrightD. Wright
Darren EdghillD. Edghill68
M
6
M
68Oleg MendezO. Mendez
Billy MooreB. Moore66
M
7
M
58Peter PearceP. Pearce
Arturo VegaA. Vega55
M
8
M
54Graham BellamyG. Bellamy
Peter RobsonP. Robson52
M
9
A
68Matthew LinekerM. Lineker
Chris DixonC. Dixon69
A
10
A
67Dominic FergusonD. Ferguson
Colin MorrisonC. Morrison63
A
11
A
66Cesare TommasiC. Tommasi
 
Trevor McgrealT. Mcgreal63
G
12
A
60Robert CraddockR. Craddock
Des RoyceD. Royce53
A
13
A
55Emile CarterE. Carter
Luuk OpdamL. Opdam52
D
14
G
55Mick CraddockM. Craddock

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,785 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.


0.00
Hull City start the match!
3.57
Arturo Vega makes an attacking run forward. Arturo Vega finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
6.35
With some swift thinking, Graham Bellamy plays the ball forward to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Burbage.
15.03
Sean Ciullo decides to run forward with the ball. Sean Ciullo knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance but Dean Unsworth is on top of it.
21.56
Paul Burbage passes the ball forward to Arturo Vega. Arturo Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dean Unsworth who gathers it comfortably.
22.01
Matthew Redknapp launches a long ball forward into the other half. Chris Dixon runs straight at the defence! Chris Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Chris Dixon!
26.01
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
33.22
Oleg Mendez makes a beautiful solo run. Oleg Mendez shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
36.32
Elena Morales flicks a high pass forward to Peter Robson who brings the ball under control. Peter Robson decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Robson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
38.12
Billy Moore clumsily knocks into Gavin Jackson. The referee calls over Billy Moore and warns him to calm down! Gavin Jackson runs off the knock.
39.06
Graham Bellamy hits a low pass to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker rushes past Elena Morales! Sean Ciullo catches Matthew Lineker on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
42.17
Arturo Vega flicks a high pass forward. Chris Dixon controls it well on his chest. Chris Dixon cuts inside the box! Chris Dixon side-steps and rifles a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
54.21
Oleg Mendez makes a probing pass to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matthew Redknapp.
55.13
With great vision, Billy Moore plays the ball forward to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.29
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.04
Peter Pearce makes a simple pass to Cesare Tommasi. Cesare Tommasi knocks in a cross ball towards Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.30
Paul Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Vega. Arturo Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon deftly passes the ball to Colin Morrison, releasing him through on goal. Colin Morrison tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
73.08
Peter Robson flicks a high pass forward. Colin Morrison controls it well on his chest. Colin Morrison shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
77.18
Manchester City have made 3 substitutions with Robert Craddock replacing Cesare Tommasi, Emile Carter replacing Graham Bellamy and Mick Craddock replacing Gavin Jackson .
78.28
Mick Craddock clumsily knocks into Colin Morrison. Mick Craddock is given a warning by the referee! Colin Morrison runs off the knock.
79.55
Oleg Mendez threads a neat ball through to Matthew Lineker. Matthew Lineker plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Craddock and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Matthew Lineker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Mick Craddock chips the ball to his team mate, Oleg Mendez. Oleg Mendez threads a neat ball through to Dominic Ferguson. Dominic Ferguson sees Matthew Lineker just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Matthew Lineker shoots from just inside the box. Wonderful reactions from George Granville keeps it out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hull City

Manchester City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.1%
32.9%
Play Area
28.8%
46.6%
24.7%

Scorers
Chris Dixon 22, 42
Dominic Ferguson 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Dixon of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.George Granville (GK)
6
2.Paul Burbage (DEF)
6
3.Matthew Redknapp (DEF)
7
4.Sean Ciullo (DEF)
7
5.Elena Morales (DEF)
6
6.Darren Edghill (MID)
6
7.Billy Moore (MID)
6
8.Arturo Vega (MID)
7
9.Peter Robson (MID)
7
10.Chris Dixon (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Colin Morrison (ATT)
6
 
12.Trevor Mcgreal (GK)
0
13.Des Royce (ATT)
0
14.Luuk Opdam (DEF)
0

1.Dean Unsworth (GK)
6
2.Gary Hendry (DEF)
6
3.Ernesto Carcedo (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Jackson (DEF)
6
5.Dennis Wright (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Mendez (MID)
7
7.Peter Pearce (MID)
6
8.Graham Bellamy (MID)
6
9.Matthew Lineker (ATT)
6
10.Dominic Ferguson (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Cesare Tommasi (ATT)
6
 
12.Robert Craddock (ATT)
6
13.Emile Carter (ATT)
6
14.Mick Craddock (GK)
6