Match Report


Hull CityHull City     Leicester CityLeicester City
Tom BinghamTom Bingham Shaun Mitchell Shaun Mitchell
Jose Javier JimenezJ. Jimenez80
G
1
G
75William WrightW. Wright
Charles-Edward GhanhouanC. Ghanhouan76
D
2
D
68Emile BallE. Ball
Alex Di MasiA. Di Masi77
D
3captain
D
70Billy BrittonB. Britton
Pierre NjankaP. Njanka75
D
4
D
70Evan VideiraE. Videira
Eduardo LozanoE. Lozano74
D
5
D
71Martin ImpeyM. Impey
Luis SousaL. Sousa83
M
6
M
73Tonino PiazzaT. Piazza
Hauke BartschH. Bartsch78
M
7
M
75Matthew HowellsM. Howells
Arthur BrownA. Brown69
A
8
A
75Danny HurstD. Hurst
Markus WitteM. Witte76
A
9
A
74Ismael SükürI. Sükür
Adolfo OrtizA. Ortiz71
A
10
A
70Warren DoddW. Dodd
Bernard WomeB. Wome80
A
captain11
A
68Carl BestC. Best
 
Michael BartonM. Barton72
D
12
M
71Aleksi HyypiaA. Hyypia
Anton BusseA. Busse75
M
13
D
64Malcolm VassellM. Vassell
Helder LopesH. Lopes74
A
14
A
67Aaron van der MeerA. van der Meer

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hull City and Leicester City are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City get the match underway!
3.42
With some swift thinking, Alex Di Masi plays the ball forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch makes a probing pass to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Wome. Emile Ball comes in with a late challenge on Bernard Wome. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
4.18
Matthew Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd passes the ball forward but Ismael Sükür is offside!
9.18
Evan Videira flicks a high pass forward to Matthew Howells who brings the ball under control. Matthew Howells hits a low pass to Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
10.35
Luis Sousa hits a low pass to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome knocks in a cross ball towards Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head. William Wright is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
14.04
Hauke Bartsch threads the ball through to Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Emile Ball happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.37
Billy Britton clumsily knocks into Markus Witte. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Markus Witte hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.37
Free kick to Hull City just outside the area...
16.33
Adolfo Ortiz takes a slow run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
18.38
Tonino Piazza flicks a high ball forward to Carl Best who gracefully takes it down. Carl Best knocks the ball forward, putting Warren Dodd through on goal. Warren Dodd shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
22.40
Martin Impey sees a break and surges forward. Martin Impey threads a neat ball through to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
24.21
Matthew Howells threads the ball through to Ismael Sükür. Ismael Sükür knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
26.54
Martin Impey flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Howells easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matthew Howells flicks a high pass forward. Tonino Piazza controls it well on his chest. Tonino Piazza shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
30.57
Tonino Piazza darts forward. Tonino Piazza shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
33.40
Hauke Bartsch picks a pass forward to Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa whips in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by William Wright. Excellent save.
36.29
Luis Sousa passes the ball forward to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome threads the ball through to Arthur Brown but he's offside!
38.43
With a delightful solo run, Luis Sousa stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
42.13
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan passes the ball forward to Alex Di Masi. Alex Di Masi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Brown. Arthur Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by William Wright.
43.30
Luis Sousa takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Alex Di Masi. Alex Di Masi shoots from just inside the box. The ball cannons off Evan Videira, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
44.13
Luis Sousa takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Markus Witte cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Martin Impey happens to be in the right place to block it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leicester City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Hull City kick off!
48.25
Pierre Njanka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.43
Emile Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Best. Carl Best connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
51.02
Matthew Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
54.41
Evan Videira threads a neat ball through to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Dodd. Warren Dodd lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Hurst. Danny Hurst is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Javier Jimenez.
55.39
Tonino Piazza takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Some silky footwork from Billy Britton provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
57.48
Eduardo Lozano runs forward with the ball. Eduardo Lozano threads the ball through to Markus Witte. Markus Witte shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.19
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Michael Barton replacing Eduardo Lozano and Helder Lopes replacing Bernard Wome .Leicester City have made a substitution with Aaron van der Meer replacing Warren Dodd .
61.26
Luis Sousa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch lofts in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
67.12
Luis Sousa arcs the ball upfield. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.08
Michael Barton sees Markus Witte in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Markus Witte makes a probing pass to Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
75.27
Hauke Bartsch passes the ball forward to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes whips in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but William Wright is on top of his game. Great keeping!
77.52
Hauke Bartsch kicks a strong pass forward to Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.54
Matthew Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aaron van der Meer. Aaron van der Meer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Javier Jimenez who gathers it comfortably.
83.45
Billy Britton threads a neat ball through to Matthew Howells. Matthew Howells threads a neat ball through to Tonino Piazza. Tonino Piazza shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.52
Charles-Edward Ghanhouan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa passes the ball forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch whips in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. William Wright punches it away to safety.
85.48
Matthew Howells hacks Luis Sousa from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Sousa runs off the knock.
87.28
Pierre Njanka knocks the ball to his team mate, Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz makes a probing pass to Markus Witte. Markus Witte knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Hauke Bartsch deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luis Sousa. Luis Sousa knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving William Wright with no chance!! Goal for Hull City! The new signing has certainly settled in well.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hull City

Leicester City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
10
3
Shots off Target
5
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.9%
37.1%
Play Area
28.1%
43.8%
28.1%

Scorers
Arthur Brown 10
Helder Lopes 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Luis Sousa of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Jose Javier Jimenez (GK)
7
2.Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF)
6
3.Alex Di Masi (DEF)
6
4.Pierre Njanka (DEF)
7
5.Eduardo Lozano (DEF)
6
6.Luis Sousa (MID)
9
7.Hauke Bartsch (MID)
8
8.Arthur Brown (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Markus Witte (ATT)
6
10.Adolfo Ortiz (ATT)
6
11.Bernard Wome (ATT)
7
 
12.Michael Barton (DEF)
6
13.Anton Busse (MID)
0
14.Helder Lopes (ATT)goal scored
8

1.William Wright (GK)
8
2.Emile Ball (DEF)
6
3.Billy Britton (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Evan Videira (DEF)
6
5.Martin Impey (DEF)
7
6.Tonino Piazza (MID)
6
7.Matthew Howells (MID)yellow card
6
8.Danny Hurst (ATT)
6
9.Ismael Sükür (ATT)
6
10.Warren Dodd (ATT)
6
11.Carl Best (ATT)
6
 
12.Aleksi Hyypia (MID)
0
13.Malcolm Vassell (DEF)
0
14.Aaron van der Meer (ATT)
6