Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Ipswich Town. A crowd of 8,731 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.


0.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town kick off!
8.38
Graham Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Hibbs controls it well on his chest. Tommy Hibbs deftly passes the ball to Darren Greaves, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Darren Greaves provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by George Granville. Excellent save.
10.01
Arturo Vega decides to run forward with the ball. Arturo Vega passes the ball forward but Chris Dixon is offside!
15.05
Oberdan Caruso volleys a long ball forward. Tommy Hibbs rushes past Sean Ciullo! Tommy Hibbs side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.24
Paul Lowe sees Billy Moore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Billy Moore flicks a high pass forward. Colin Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Colin Morrison knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Oberdan Caruso.
22.38
Peter Robson sees Colin Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alberto Maini who gathers it comfortably.
24.59
Peter Robson passes the ball forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Venus.
30.20
Darren Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Alberto Maini.
31.59
Billy Moore takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Thierry Venus steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
32.45
Oberdan Caruso comes in with a late challenge on Colin Morrison. The referee calls over Oberdan Caruso and shows him a yellow card! Colin Morrison runs off the knock.
33.31
Peter Robson 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 Thierry Venus.
40.43
Arturo Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon makes a simple pass, allowing Colin Morrison to run into the box. Colin Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball strikes Danny Andrews's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
41.40
It's a corner kick. Billy Moore loops the ball over to the far post. Alberto Maini gets down and smothers the ball with his body.
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. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hull City start the second half!
48.20
Darren Edghill sees a break and surges forward. Darren Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.32
Darren Edghill knocks the ball forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon threads the ball through to Colin Morrison but he's offside!
57.20
Arturo Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.01
Ipswich Town appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
63.09
Danny Andrews controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Vassell. Graham Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Vitor Faria collects the pass. Vitor Faria tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
66.02
Without breaking stride, Arturo Vega plays the ball forward to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.08
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
71.13
Oberdan Caruso knocks the ball forward to Graham Vassell. Graham Vassell threads a neat ball through to Alfred Lampard. Alfred Lampard knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to George Granville who gathers it comfortably.
75.36
Arturo Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.13
Graham Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Alfred Lampard. Alfred Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Hibbs. Some awkward footwork from Tommy Hibbs provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
81.21
Arturo Vega flicks a high ball forward to Chris Dixon who takes it down. Chris Dixon plays a quick one-two with Colin Morrison and rushes in on goal... Chris Dixon shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alberto Maini is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
85.54
Oleg Bolton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vitor Faria. Vitor Faria rushes past Paul Lowe! Vitor Faria makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.20
Matthew Redknapp flicks a high pass forward to Arturo Vega who brings the ball under control. Arturo Vega runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Arturo Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.8%
31.2%
Play Area
19.5%
48.1%
32.5%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Colin Morrison of Hull City

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

1.Alberto Maini (GK)
6
2.Danny Andrews (DEF)
6
3.Oberdan Caruso (DEF)yellow card
6
4.John Shearer (DEF)
6
5.Thierry Venus (DEF)
6
6.Oleg Bolton (MID)
6
7.Graham Vassell (MID)
6
8.Alfred Lampard (ATT)
6
9.Tommy Hibbs (ATT)
6
10.Vitor Faria (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Darren Greaves (ATT)
6
 
12.Juan Ruiz (ATT)
0
13.Francis Pearce (MID)
0
14.Martin Vickers (MID)
0