Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,836 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Barry.


0.00
Hull City kick off the first half!
3.45
Billy Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.53
John Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Jobson. Mick Jobson shoots from distance but Colin Lua-Lua is on top of it.
10.19
Graham Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. John Impey controls it well on his chest. John Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noel Westwood.
18.42
Nicholas Moss makes a probing pass to John Impey. John Impey flicks a high pass forward. Mick Jobson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mick Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.42
Showing composure, Noel Westwood laces a weighted ball forward to Mark Robson. Mark Robson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Reinier Hendriks. Reinier Hendriks edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Reinier Hendriks provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a woeful effort!
36.38
Mark Robson flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Tolley who takes it down. Brendan Tolley runs straight at the defence! Brendan Tolley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
38.24
Scott Lloyd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Weaver. Robbie Weaver sees a break and surges forward. Robbie Weaver shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.18
Robbie Weaver knocks the ball forward to Mick Jobson. Mick Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United kick off!
47.34
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Tolley collects the pass. Brendan Tolley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Howells but he's offside!
53.06
Simon Bishop darts forward. Simon Bishop threads the ball through to Reinier Hendriks but he's offside!
54.06
Scott Lloyd sees Robbie Weaver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Mick Jobson collects the pass. Mick Jobson shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.54
Billy Smithe flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Howells. Brian Howells knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Mowbray.
59.42
With a delightful solo run, Billy Smithe stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Smithe lofts in a cross ball towards Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
60.27
Hull City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
63.10
Mark Robson flicks a high pass forward to Brendan Tolley who brings the ball under control. Brendan Tolley shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
67.29
Simon Bishop knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.38
Noel Westwood makes a probing pass to Mark Robson. Mark Robson sees Reinier Hendriks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Reinier Hendriks shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
73.16
Simon Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Brian Howells. Brian Howells shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
75.30
Mick Jobson passes the ball forward to Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.54
Norman Sharpe threads a neat ball through to Brian Howells. Brian Howells finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
78.10
Noel Westwood advances with the ball. Noel Westwood plays the ball forward to Brendan Tolley. Brendan Tolley whips in a cross ball towards Brian Howells. Brian Howells gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies well off target!
79.14
Robbie Weaver hacks Simon Bishop from behind! Robbie Weaver is given a warning by the referee! Simon Bishop hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.52
Billy Smithe flicks a high pass forward. Brendan Tolley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brendan Tolley skips past Omer Shearer! Scott Lloyd comes in with a late challenge on Brendan Tolley. Penalty not given!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
69.4%
30.6%
Play Area
20%
44.7%
35.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mick Jobson of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Colin Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.James Hitchcock (DEF)
7
3.Adrian Ward (DEF)
6
4.Noel Westwood (DEF)
6
5.Norman Sharpe (MID)
6
6.Billy Smithe (MID)
8
7.Simon Bishop (MID)
6
8.Mark Robson (MID)
6
9.Brian Howells (ATT)
6
10.Brendan Tolley (ATT)
7
11.Reinier Hendriks (ATT)
6
 
12.Ben Weaver (MID)
0
13.Paolo Owen (ATT)
0
14.Morris Walker (MID)
0

1.Darren Bridge (GK)
7
2.Graham Mowbray (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Moss (DEF)
6
4.Omer Shearer (DEF)
6
5.Scott Lloyd (DEF)
6
6.Ralph Tolley (DEF)
6
7.Robbie Weaver (MID)
7
8.John Impey (MID)
6
9.Mick Jobson (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Marcus Cooke (ATT)
6
11.Emile Izzet (ATT)
6
 
12.Eddie Hughes (ATT)
0
13.Craig Glass (MID)
0
14.Fausto Smoje (MID)
0