Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,989 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hackworth.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off and get the first half underway!
6.29
0-0Adrian Flintlock knocks the ball forward to Thierry Burgess. Thierry Burgess shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
8.40
Fernando Calvo threads a neat ball through to Vasco Neves. Vasco Neves brings the ball forward. Vasco Neves lofts in a cross ball towards Aaron McManaman. Aaron McManaman flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.05
0-1Robert Dean makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Kirkland. Daniele Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Dean. Robert Dean gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Dean!
24.58
0-1Carl Patterson kicks a strong pass forward to Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Daniele Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
27.34
Alfred Moss flicks a high pass forward. Robert Dean holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Dean shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
42.54
Garry Dickov sees Robert Dean in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Dean sees a break and surges forward. Robert Dean plays a one-two with Neil Minto and advances towards the goal... Robert Dean cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City have changed their lineup with Guilherme Viana replacing Kemal Mendez and Richard Hopkin replacing Rodolfo Guerrero. Bristol Rovers appear unchanged since the first half. The Hull City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hull City kick off the second half!
47.32
Gavin Dickov makes a probing pass to Alfred Moss. Alfred Moss brings the ball forward. Alfred Moss finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Scott Neville!
48.09
Vasco Neves brings the ball forward. Vasco Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Burgess. Thierry Burgess makes a deft header. Nico Nahrstedt gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
57.13
Adrian Flintlock runs forward with the ball. Adrian Flintlock sees Thierry Burgess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Burgess tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.47
0-2Hull City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
60.47
Robert Dean knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Scott Neville. Excellent save.
67.47
0-2Thierry Burgess clumsily knocks into Carl Patterson. Thierry Burgess is warned by the referee! Carl Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.12
Vasco Neves flicks a high pass forward to Titus Stuart who brings the ball under control. Titus Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Thierry Burgess. Thierry Burgess directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nico Nahrstedt with no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
75.19
1-2Noah Matthäus runs forward with the ball. Noah Matthäus advances with the ball. Noah Matthäus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sergei Shevchenko.
78.34
1-2Fernando Calvo hacks Pontus Partin from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Pontus Partin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.01
Alfred Moss hits a low pass to Daniele Kirkland. Daniele Kirkland shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
29.7%
44.6%
25.7%
Scorers
| Thierry Burgess 69 | Robert Dean 15, 43 Daniele Kirkland 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Dean of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Scott Neville (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Calvo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Noah Matthäus (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brendan Sharpe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Adrian Flintlock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Mendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Vasco Neves (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Titus Stuart (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rodolfo Guerrero (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Thierry Burgess (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Aaron McManaman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ronnie Cutler (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guilherme Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Richard Hopkin (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Nico Nahrstedt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Carl Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sergei Shevchenko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Garry Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Richard Hitchcock (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Dean (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Alfred Moss (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Neil Minto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pontus Partin (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Daniele Kirkland (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Paul Westwood (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Abel Antunes (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Torsten Frieser (ATT) | 0 | |