Match Report


Hull CityHull City     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Simon Verlaat Simon Verlaat
Spencer MersonS. Merson69
G
captain1
G
73Valerio LottiV. Lotti
Jermaine Le SauxJ. Le Saux54
D
2
D
65Giuseppe ComandiniG. Comandini
Ian KeaneI. Keane52
D
3
D
66Alfredo LambertiniA. Lambertini
Ivan CadamarteriI. Cadamarteri51
D
4captain
D
68Andy DickovA. Dickov
Matthew MintoM. Minto50
D
5
D
71Fausto MutarelliF. Mutarelli
Ray CorrentR. Corrent66
M
6
M
76Wladimiro MartinoW. Martino
Dale GreavesD. Greaves56
M
7
M
68Stefan GelsiS. Gelsi
Emile MonkE. Monk77
A
8
M
69Danilo CarvalhoD. Carvalho
Duarte QuaresmaD. Quaresma63
A
9
A
66Daniel FerrerD. Ferrer
Spencer EustaceS. Eustace59
A
10
A
74Carlos LoureiroC. Loureiro
Ross PlattR. Platt56
A
11
A
70Nicol˜ BattistiniN. Battistini
 
Gabriele BazzaniG. Bazzani56
M
12
A
67Anton KirschnerA. Kirschner
Dennis GranvilleD. Granville55
M
13
A
61Anton ThielemannA. Thielemann
Lomano EvansL. Evans54
M
14
M
64Warren NevilleW. Neville

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Laycock.


0.00
Hull City get the match underway!
2.15
With great vision, Danilo Carvalho plays the ball forward to Nicol˜ Battistini. Nicol˜ Battistini whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Spencer Merson with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
6.12
Emile Monk comes in with a late challenge on Andy Dickov. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Andy Dickov carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.55
Ian Keane comes in with a late challenge on Nicol˜ Battistini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicol˜ Battistini runs off the knock.
9.41
Emile Monk catches Alfredo Lambertini on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's another yellow card! It's an early bath for Emile Monk!! Alfredo Lambertini grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
15.31
Ian Keane barges into Daniel Ferrer. The referee warns Ian Keane to calm down! Daniel Ferrer runs off the knock.
18.31
Wladimiro Martino makes a simple pass to Nicol˜ Battistini. Nicol˜ Battistini knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.23
Stefan Gelsi makes a simple pass to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Daniel Ferrer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
22.48
Alfredo Lambertini flicks a high pass forward to Danilo Carvalho who brings the ball under control. Danilo Carvalho threads the ball through to Nicol˜ Battistini. Nicol˜ Battistini makes a pass forward but Daniel Ferrer makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
28.46
Wladimiro Martino sees Nicol˜ Battistini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nicol˜ Battistini shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
30.21
Wladimiro Martino threads a neat ball through to Daniel Ferrer. Daniel Ferrer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
34.07
Dale Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Platt. Ross Platt makes a great pass forward. Spencer Eustace runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
39.43
Dale Greaves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dale Greaves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fausto Mutarelli.
42.57
Ray Corrent makes an attacking run forward. Ray Corrent lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma flicks the ball with his head. Good keeping from Valerio Lotti as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
44.30
It's a corner kick. Dale Greaves loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Duarte Quaresma looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal 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
Arsenal kick off!
57.21
Ian Keane passes the ball forward to Dale Greaves. With a delightful solo run, Dale Greaves stretches the opposition's defence. Dale Greaves shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.20
Danilo Carvalho chips the ball to his team mate, Nicol˜ Battistini. Nicol˜ Battistini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Keane.
60.45
Hull City have made a substitution with Lomano Evans replacing Ross Platt .Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Anton Thielemann replacing Nicol˜ Battistini, Anton Kirschner replacing Daniel Ferrer and Warren Neville replacing Stefan Gelsi .
63.34
Ian Keane flicks a high pass forward. Dale Greaves collects the pass. Dale Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Valerio Lotti comfortably smothers it!
66.50
Dale Greaves knocks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Evans. Lomano Evans makes a looping header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
67.03
Dale Greaves changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dale Greaves knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.58
Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Warren Neville holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Warren Neville deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anton Kirschner. Anton Kirschner threads the ball through to Anton Thielemann but he's offside!
75.17
Fausto Mutarelli flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Martino holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wladimiro Martino threads the ball through to Carlos Loureiro. Carlos Loureiro runs straight at the defence! Carlos Loureiro muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Carlos Loureiro!
77.17
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Gabriele Bazzani replacing Ian Keane and Dennis Granville replacing Ray Corrent .
78.09
Danilo Carvalho threads the ball through to Anton Thielemann. Anton Thielemann shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
79.54
With some swift thinking, Dale Greaves plays the ball forward to Lomano Evans. Lomano Evans sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Wonderful reactions from Valerio Lotti keeps it out!
84.59
Danilo Carvalho surges forward with the ball. Danilo Carvalho shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.06
Andy Dickov flicks a high pass forward. Wladimiro Martino controls it well on his chest. Wladimiro Martino threads a neat ball through to Anton Thielemann. Anton Thielemann shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
89.10
Gabriele Bazzani knocks the ball to his team mate, Dale Greaves. Dale Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hull City

Arsenal
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
41.5%
58.5%
Play Area
30.8%
44.6%
24.6%

Scorers
Carlos Loureiro 2, 75
Daniel Ferrer 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Loureiro of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Spencer Merson (GK)
6
2.Jermaine Le Saux (DEF)
6
3.Ian Keane (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Ivan Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
5.Matthew Minto (DEF)
6
6.Ray Corrent (MID)
6
7.Dale Greaves (MID)
7
8.Emile Monk (ATT)red card
3
9.Duarte Quaresma (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Eustace (ATT)
6
11.Ross Platt (ATT)
6
 
12.Gabriele Bazzani (MID)
6
13.Dennis Granville (MID)
6
14.Lomano Evans (MID)
6

1.Valerio Lotti (GK)
6
2.Giuseppe Comandini (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Lambertini (DEF)
6
4.Andy Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Fausto Mutarelli (DEF)
6
6.Wladimiro Martino (MID)
7
7.Stefan Gelsi (MID)
6
8.Danilo Carvalho (MID)
6
9.Daniel Ferrer (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Carlos Loureiro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Nicol˜ Battistini (ATT)
6
 
12.Anton Kirschner (ATT)
6
13.Anton Thielemann (ATT)
6
14.Warren Neville (MID)
6