Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,291 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hull City and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Hull City and Newcastle United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Hull City kick off and get the match underway!
8.36
0-0Jean Pierre Martin makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Jackson. Nwankwo Jackson threads the ball through to Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Ball. Jason Ball shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.04
Graham Britton flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Potts. Craig Potts takes it forward alone. Craig Potts shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.17
1-0Jean Pierre Martin knocks the ball forward to Neil Carrick. Neil Carrick makes a simple pass to Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus goes all the way! Cristiano Jesus takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Cristiano Jesus!
30.48
1-0Neil Carrick comes in with a late challenge on Gary Meiklejohn. The referee calls over Neil Carrick and warns him to calm down! Gary Meiklejohn runs off the knock.
33.37
Craig Potts barges into Nwankwo Jackson. The referee calls over Craig Potts and warns him to calm down! Nwankwo Jackson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Neil Carrick passes the ball forward to Jason Ball. Jason Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.40
Nwankwo Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.36
1-0Seth Mortensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Ball. Jason Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Massimo Falcone who gathers it comfortably.
59.01
Paulo Bento deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Burgess. Kevin Burgess sees space and advances. Kevin Burgess knocks in a cross ball towards Nico Masur. Nico Masur powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
61.08
1-0Gary Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Nico Masur. Nico Masur whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Britton. Eddie Britton flicks the ball with his head. Tommy Robinson easily smothers it.
65.13
1-0Hull City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Newcastle United's defence.
72.34
Nigel Green makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Jackson. Nwankwo Jackson brings the ball forward. Nwankwo Jackson chips the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Jesus. Cristiano Jesus tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.35
Sylvain Woodcock sees space and advances. Sylvain Woodcock takes it forward alone. Sylvain Woodcock shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.02
1-0Graham Britton comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Palmer. Graham Britton is given a warning by the referee! Niccolo Palmer grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
81.17
Seth Mortensen knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.29
Nwankwo Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Palmer. Niccolo Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
22.9%
45.7%
31.4%
Scorers