Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 4,512 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hull City and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Stockdale.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hull City and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Stockdale.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hull City kick off!
4.46
0-0Ruel Williamson sees Mervin Mike in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mervin Mike shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Stephen Mckinlay. Excellent save.
6.29
0-0Eddie Pallister passes the ball forward to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.37
0-0Mervin Mike catches Fabian N. Gregori on the ankles. The referee calls over Mervin Mike and shows him a yellow card! Fabian N. Gregori runs off the knock.
14.28
Eddie Pallister makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence connects with a diving header. John Crooks gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
18.41
0-1Anthony Palmer sees Morris Shaw in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Shaw passes the ball forward to Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth plays a one-two with Julian Clemence and rushes in on goal... Chris Hackworth shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! John Crooks had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
21.07
Alexander Bridges flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Oakes who brings the ball under control. Eddie Oakes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carlton Pearce.
24.08
Fabian N. Gregori flicks a high pass forward. Morris Shaw holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Shaw advances inside the box! Morris Shaw rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but John Crooks manages to gather it effortlessly.
27.53
0-1Eddie Oakes passes the ball forward to Francis Beckham. Francis Beckham shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.48
Eddie Pallister runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddie Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Beresford.
32.33
Ruel Williamson comes in with a late challenge on Carlton Pearce. The referee calls over Ruel Williamson and shows him a yellow card! Carlton Pearce runs off the knock.
33.59
Alexander Bridges flicks a high pass forward. Jody McManaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jody McManaman shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
38.09
Jason Joseph sees Chris Hackworth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Chris Hackworth knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence rises majestically and gets a header on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.30
Darren Beresford hits a low pass to Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes threads the ball through to Francis Beckham. Francis Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Eddie Oakes catches Jason Joseph on the ankles. Eddie Oakes is shown the yellow card! Jason Joseph stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hull City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off the second half!
48.31
Darren Beresford chips the ball to his team mate, Ruel Williamson. Ruel Williamson threads a neat ball through to Jody McManaman. Jody McManaman whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Mike. With a superhuman jump, Mervin Mike connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Mervin Mike scores for Hull City!!
54.48
1-2Fabian N. Gregori takes it forward alone. Fabian N. Gregori plays a one-two with Morris Shaw and rushes in on goal... Rio Robinson hacks Fabian N. Gregori from behind! Fabian N. Gregori appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.24
Eddie Oakes threads a neat ball through to Jody McManaman. Jody McManaman shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Stephen Mckinlay comfortably smothers it!
57.44
1-2Jason Joseph clumsily knocks into Jody McManaman. Jason Joseph is warned by the referee! Jody McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.48
1-2Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Ugo Blake replacing Oleg Adams and Bill Scales replacing Stanley Ball .
61.48
Colin Ferguson threads the ball through to Fabian N. Gregori. Fabian N. Gregori threads a neat ball through to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence makes a probing pass between the defence to Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.07
Carlton Pearce makes a probing pass to Tim Johnson. With a delightful solo run, Tim Johnson stretches the opposition's defence. Tim Johnson threads a neat ball through to Morris Shaw. Morris Shaw rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
69.24
Carlton Pearce passes the ball forward to Anthony Palmer. Anthony Palmer makes a simple pass to Julian Clemence. Julian Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hackworth. Chris Hackworth powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
75.30
1-2Darren Beresford clumsily knocks into Jason Joseph. The referee calls over Darren Beresford and shows him a yellow card! Jason Joseph carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.03
Hull City have made a substitution with Stanley George replacing Alexander Bridges .
79.34
Bill Scales comes in with a late challenge on Jason Joseph. The referee warns Bill Scales to calm down! Jason Joseph runs off the knock.
83.52
Rio Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Oakes. Eddie Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Mike. Mervin Mike makes a simple pass, allowing Francis Beckham to run into the box. Francis Beckham strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.49
Eddie Oakes changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Oakes tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
89.41
With great vision, Darren Beresford plays the ball forward to Ruel Williamson. Ruel Williamson knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Beckham. Francis Beckham shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
4
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
27.4%
42.5%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Clemence of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
| 1. | John Crooks (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Adams (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rio Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Darren Beresford (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Eddie Oakes (MID) | | 6 |
| 6. | Ruel Williamson (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Alexander Bridges (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stanley Ball (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Mervin Mike (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jody McManaman (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Francis Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ugo Blake (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley George (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Bill Scales (GK) | 5 | |
| 1. | Stephen Mckinlay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jason Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Colin Ferguson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Anthony Palmer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Pallister (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fabian N. Gregori (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tim Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Clemence (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Chris Hackworth (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Morris Shaw (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Fernando Cabrera (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glynn Wright (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Matt Thompson (MID) | 0 | |