Match Report
| Hull City | Hull City |  |  | Cardiff City | Cardiff City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Darren Bridge | D. Bridge |  | 42 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Jamie Richards | J. Richards | ||||||||
| Graham Mowbray | G. Mowbray | | 47 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 42 | | Graham Standing | G. Standing | |||||||||
| Nicholas Moss | N. Moss | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Henry Williamson | H. Williamson | |||||||||
| Omer Shearer | O. Shearer | | 45 | D | | 4 | | | D | 40 | | Jermaine Lua-Lua | J. Lua-Lua | ||||||||
| Scott Lloyd | S. Lloyd | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 37 | | Neil Terry | N. Terry | |||||||||
| Ralph Tolley | R. Tolley | | 42 | D | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Thierry Powell | T. Powell | |||||||||
| Robbie Weaver | R. Weaver | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 51 | | Arthur Brand | A. Brand | |||||||||
| John Impey | J. Impey | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Eddie Ljungberg | E. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Mick Jobson | M. Jobson | | 48 | A | | 9 | | A | 53 | | Carl Shearer | C. Shearer | |||||||||
| Marcus Cooke | M. Cooke | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 45 | | Nwankwo Gower | N. Gower | |||||||||
| Emile Izzet | E. Izzet | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Patrick Sharpe | P. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Eddie Hughes | E. Hughes | | 46 | A | | 12 | | M | 41 | | Scott Blake | S. Blake | |||||||||
| Craig Glass | C. Glass |  | 44 | M | | 13 | | M | 40 | | Steve Salako | S. Salako | |||||||||
| Fausto Smoje | F. Smoje |  | 43 | M | | 14 | | G | 39 | | Danny Minto | D. Minto | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 2,557 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Keegan.
0.00
0-0Hull City get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Henry Williamson boots it upfield. Patrick Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower connects with a diving header. Darren Bridge didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
6.22
0-0Patrick Sharpe hacks Graham Mowbray from behind! The referee calls over Patrick Sharpe and shows him a yellow card! Graham Mowbray runs off the knock.
8.47
0-0John Impey comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Powell. The referee calls over John Impey and warns him to calm down! Thierry Powell runs off the knock.
9.41
0-0Thierry Powell threads the ball through to Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower flicks a high pass forward. Carl Shearer controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Carl Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.14
Omer Shearer threads a neat ball through to John Impey. John Impey flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
18.45
Arthur Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
20.29
0-0Omer Shearer pushes mid-way up the pitch. Omer Shearer knocks the ball forward to Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Williamson.
21.26
Henry Williamson sees Eddie Ljungberg in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Eddie Ljungberg plays the ball forward to Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.09
Neil Terry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Ljungberg. Eddie Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe plays a one-two with Nwankwo Gower and rushes in on goal... Patrick Sharpe shoots from just inside the box but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.20
1-0John Impey decides to run forward with the ball. John Impey runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from John Impey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
Cardiff City kick off!
47.07
Scott Lloyd threads a neat ball through to Robbie Weaver. Robbie Weaver passes the ball forward to Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.41
Thierry Powell runs straight at the opposition's defence. Thierry Powell plays a scrappy one-two with Patrick Sharpe and advances towards the goal... Thierry Powell takes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
53.04
John Impey flicks a high pass forward to Emile Izzet who brings the ball under control. Emile Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Jobson. Mick Jobson makes a deft header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.08
Nicholas Moss threads the ball through to John Impey. John Impey flicks a high pass forward. Mick Jobson collects the pass. Mick Jobson finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
63.47
John Impey makes a beautiful solo run. John Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.14
Marcus Cooke catches Henry Williamson on the ankles. Marcus Cooke is shown the yellow card! Henry Williamson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.38
Eddie Ljungberg chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Mowbray.
71.29
Thierry Powell brings the ball forward. Thierry Powell flicks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Sharpe. Some good footwork from Patrick Sharpe provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.58
With some swift thinking, John Impey plays the ball forward to Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet knocks the ball forward, putting Mick Jobson through on goal. Some good footwork from Mick Jobson provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
77.50
1-1Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Scott Blake replacing Jermaine Lua-Lua and Danny Minto replacing Patrick Sharpe .
78.59
Arthur Brand knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Minto. Danny Minto controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carl Shearer through on goal. Carl Shearer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
81.30
Arthur Brand flicks a high pass forward. Carl Shearer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Shearer shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
84.49
John Impey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Cooke. Marcus Cooke finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.22
Neil Terry chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Ljungberg. Eddie Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Ljungberg runs straight at the defence! Eddie Ljungberg makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
87.28
Robbie Weaver passes the ball forward to Mick Jobson. Mick Jobson knocks in a cross ball towards Emile Izzet. Emile Izzet powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
30.3%
46.1%
23.7%
Scorers
| John Impey 36 | Patrick Sharpe 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to John Impey of Hull City |
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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robbie Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | John Impey (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Mick Jobson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Marcus Cooke (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 11. | Emile Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eddie Hughes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Glass (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Fausto Smoje (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jamie Richards (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Graham Standing (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Henry Williamson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jermaine Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Neil Terry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Thierry Powell (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Arthur Brand (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddie Ljungberg (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Carl Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nwankwo Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Patrick Sharpe (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Scott Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Steve Salako (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Minto (GK) | 6 | |