Match Report
| Hull City | Hull City |  |  | Oxford United | Oxford United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Bridge | D. Bridge |  | 42 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Alun Owen | A. Owen | ||||||||
| Graham Mowbray | G. Mowbray | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | James Ball | J. Ball | |||||||||
| Nicholas Moss | N. Moss | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 51 |  | Ljubisa Garzya | L. Garzya | |||||||||
| Omer Shearer | O. Shearer | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 48 |  | Sjaak Opschoor | S. Opschoor | |||||||||
| Scott Lloyd | S. Lloyd | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Jody Thomson | J. Thomson | |||||||||
| Ralph Tolley | R. Tolley | | 42 | D | | 6 | | M | 52 |  | Pape Darcheville | P. Darcheville | |||||||||
| Robbie Weaver | R. Weaver | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Stan Mendonca | S. Mendonca | |||||||||
| John Impey | J. Impey | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 51 | | Scott May | S. May | |||||||||
| Mick Jobson | M. Jobson | | 48 | A | | 9 | | M | 46 | | Kieron Owen | K. Owen | |||||||||
| Marcus Cooke | M. Cooke | | 48 | A | | 10 | | | A | 55 | | James Adams | J. Adams | ||||||||
| Emile Izzet | E. Izzet | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Darren Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
| Eddie Hughes | E. Hughes | | 46 | A | | 12 | | A | 48 | | Aimo Mela | A. Mela | |||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass |  | 44 | M | | 13 | | A | 47 | | Dave Drake | D. Drake | |||||||||
| Fausto Smoje | F. Smoje | | 43 | M | | 14 | | A | 46 | | Richard Hapgood | R. Hapgood | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 2,874 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Chadwick.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Paolo Chadwick.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oxford United kicking off!
4.41
0-0Scott Lloyd picks a pass forward to Robbie Weaver. Robbie Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Emile Izzet who brings the ball under control. Emile Izzet shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.59
0-0John Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.54
Omer Shearer sees a break and surges forward. Omer Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Mick Jobson. Mick Jobson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
16.38
Jody Thomson passes the ball forward to Pape Darcheville. Pape Darcheville chips the ball to his team mate, James Adams. James Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.45
Jody Thomson makes a simple pass to Stan Mendonca. Stan Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. James Adams collects the pass. James Adams controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.27
0-1James Ball flicks a high pass forward. Scott May holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott May makes a beautiful solo run. Scott May makes a probing pass between the defence to James Adams. Some silky footwork from James Adams provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
33.37
James Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Stan Mendonca. Stan Mendonca threads a neat ball through to James Adams. James Adams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Bridge who gathers it comfortably.
34.29
0-136.16
0-1Ljubisa Garzya comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Cooke. The referee warns Ljubisa Garzya to calm down! Marcus Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.54
Ralph Tolley sees John Impey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Hull City kick off!
47.37
Graham Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, John Impey. John Impey knocks the ball forward to Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ljubisa Garzya.
48.45
55.29
Sjaak Opschoor hits a low pass to Kieron Owen. Kieron Owen surges forward with the ball. Kieron Owen finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Darren Bridge!
60.39
0-1Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Eddie Hughes replacing Omer Shearer and Fausto Smoje replacing Emile Izzet .
63.13
Pape Darcheville sees a break and surges forward. Pape Darcheville shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
69.46
0-1Robbie Weaver barges into Pape Darcheville. The referee brings Robbie Weaver to one side and gives him a warning! Pape Darcheville grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.49
John Impey chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Fausto Smoje. Fausto Smoje connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
77.21
0-1Oxford United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
77.21
0-1Darren Carrick hacks Scott Lloyd from behind! Darren Carrick is shown the yellow card! Scott Lloyd runs off the knock.
78.53
James Ball flicks a high ball forward to James Adams who takes it down. James Adams threads a neat ball through to Darren Carrick. Darren Carrick finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
83.32
Stan Mendonca darts forward. Stan Mendonca makes a beautiful solo run. Stan Mendonca shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
85.10
Kieron Owen catches Scott Lloyd on the ankles. Kieron Owen is shown the yellow card! Scott Lloyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.6%
62.4%
Play Area
25.9%
49.4%
24.7%
Scorers
| James Adams 27 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to James Adams of Oxford United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Darren Bridge (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Moss (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Omer Shearer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Scott Lloyd (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ralph Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robbie Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Impey (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Mick Jobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcus Cooke (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Emile Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Hughes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fausto Smoje (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Alun Owen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | James Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ljubisa Garzya (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sjaak Opschoor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Thomson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pape Darcheville (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Stan Mendonca (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott May (MID) | 9 | |
| 9. | Kieron Owen (MID) |  | 6 |
| 10. | James Adams (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Darren Carrick (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Aimo Mela (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dave Drake (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Richard Hapgood (ATT) | 0 | |