Match Report


Stoke CityStoke City     Hull CityHull City
Jim WillisJim Willis Computer Player Computer Player
Luis DiazL. Diaz56
G
1captain
G
69Spencer MersonS. Merson
Robbie NichollsR. Nicholls56
D
2
D
54Jermaine Le SauxJ. Le Saux
Rodrigue CarottiR. Carotti61
D
3
D
53Ian KeaneI. Keane
Leonardo FerreriL. Ferreri53
D
4
D
51Ivan CadamarteriI. Cadamarteri
Marc HelmerM. Helmer55
M
captain5
D
50Matthew MintoM. Minto
Carlo PeruzziC. Peruzzi66
M
6
M
66Ray CorrentR. Corrent
Jon SmithJ. Smith72
M
7
M
56Dale GreavesD. Greaves
Dries WilnisD. Wilnis59
M
8
A
77Emile MonkE. Monk
Stefano FresiS. Fresi67
A
9
A
63Duarte QuaresmaD. Quaresma
Anthony HibbsA. Hibbs55
A
10
A
59Spencer EustaceS. Eustace
Ronald DenneboomR. Denneboom52
A
11
A
56Ross PlattR. Platt
 
Samuele MaltagliatiS. Maltagliati49
A
12
M
56Gabriele BazzaniG. Bazzani
Enrique MerinoE. Merino53
M
13
M
55Dennis GranvilleD. Granville
Nicky GalliN. Galli46
D
14
M
54Lomano EvansL. Evans

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Hull City. A crowd of 8,474 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ugo Maddison.


0.00
Hull City start the match!
2.54
Jon Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ian Keane comes in with a late challenge on Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
6.35
Ray Corrent makes a probing pass to Emile Monk. Emile Monk knocks the ball to his team mate, Ross Platt. Ross Platt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
15.55
Dries Wilnis sees a break and surges forward. Dries Wilnis shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.24
Robbie Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Carlo Peruzzi. Carlo Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Hibbs collects the pass. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.37
Dale Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Emile Monk controls it well on his chest. Emile Monk tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
22.50
Dale Greaves plays the ball forward to Ross Platt. Ross Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Duarte Quaresma. With a superhuman jump, Duarte Quaresma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.39
Carlo Peruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Hibbs. Anthony Hibbs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Spencer Merson who gathers it comfortably.
36.33
Dale Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Platt. Ross Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
39.14
With vision, Carlo Peruzzi plays the ball forward to Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.59
With a delightful solo run, Jon Smith stretches the opposition's defence. Jon Smith puts a great ball through. Anthony Hibbs runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Samuele Maltagliati replacing Anthony Hibbs, Enrique Merino replacing Jon Smith and Nicky Galli replacing Robbie Nicholls. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
47.45
Seeing a gap ahead, Ivan Cadamarteri plays the ball forward to Ray Corrent. Ray Corrent threads a neat ball through to Emile Monk. Emile Monk knocks in a cross ball towards Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace makes a deft header but somehow Luis Diaz manages to keep it out.
53.16
Nicky Galli knocks the ball to his team mate, Dries Wilnis. Seeing a gap ahead, Dries Wilnis picks a pass forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi knocks in a cross ball towards Samuele Maltagliati. Samuele Maltagliati makes a convincing header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
60.55
Hull City have made a substitution with Lomano Evans replacing Ross Platt .
65.02
Enrique Merino knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.28
Leonardo Ferreri passes the ball forward to Carlo Peruzzi. Carlo Peruzzi flicks a high pass forward. Stefano Fresi easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stefano Fresi finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Spencer Merson!
67.24
Dale Greaves deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luis Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
69.55
Dale Greaves threads a neat ball through to Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma lofts in a cross ball towards Lomano Evans. Lomano Evans finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Nicky Galli is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
71.22
Corner kick to Hull City. Dale Greaves chips it out wide. Marc Helmer reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.41
Ray Corrent deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Lomano Evans. Lomano Evans makes a deft header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
73.51
Ray Corrent flicks a high ball forward to Duarte Quaresma who gracefully takes it down. Duarte Quaresma plays a scrappy one-two with Emile Monk and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Duarte Quaresma provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It curls slightly but is blocked by Rodrigue Carotti.
77.09
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Gabriele Bazzani replacing Ian Keane and Dennis Granville replacing Ray Corrent .
81.16
Dennis Granville sees space and advances. Dennis Granville whips in a cross ball towards Emile Monk. Emile Monk beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
84.41
Rodrigue Carotti chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Helmer. Marc Helmer knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.10
Gabriele Bazzani plays the ball forward to Dennis Granville. Dennis Granville threads a neat ball through to Lomano Evans. Lomano Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.28
Nicky Galli makes a strong solo run forward. With vision, Nicky Galli plays the ball forward to Stefano Fresi. Stefano Fresi lofts in a cross ball towards Ronald Denneboom. Ronald Denneboom flicks the ball with his head. Spencer Merson didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Dale Greaves threads a neat ball through to Lomano Evans. Lomano Evans shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Stoke City

Hull City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
27.5%
42%
30.4%

Scorers
Samuele Maltagliati 53
Duarte Quaresma 23

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Duarte Quaresma of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Luis Diaz (GK)
6
2.Robbie Nicholls (DEF)
6
3.Rodrigue Carotti (DEF)
6
4.Leonardo Ferreri (DEF)
6
5.Marc Helmer (MID)
7
6.Carlo Peruzzi (MID)
7
7.Jon Smith (MID)
7
8.Dries Wilnis (MID)
7
9.Stefano Fresi (ATT)
8
10.Anthony Hibbs (ATT)
6
11.Ronald Denneboom (ATT)
6
 
12.Samuele Maltagliati (ATT)goal scored
9
13.Enrique Merino (MID)
6
14.Nicky Galli (DEF)
8

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