Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 8,651 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Minto.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
8.18
0-0Stuart Howey threads a neat ball through to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.17
Ray Corrent makes a simple pass to Duarte Quaresma. Duarte Quaresma knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.54
0-0Ian Keane takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Ivan Cadamarteri. Ivan Cadamarteri sees Dale Greaves in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dale Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Emile Monk. Emile Monk shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
15.23
0-0Eddie Scholes clumsily knocks into Ross Platt. Eddie Scholes is warned by the referee! Ross Platt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.16
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.16
0-0Stephan Grandl hits a low pass to Morris Bellamy. Morris Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Kauder controls it well on his chest. Hannes Kauder knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies just wide!
24.54
Morris Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Hannes Kauder collects the pass. Hannes Kauder lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry makes a convincing header but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
39.20
0-0Ian Keane comes in with a late challenge on Mick Duberry. Ian Keane is shown the yellow card! Mick Duberry grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.44
Ivan Cadamarteri flicks a high pass forward to Dale Greaves who brings the ball under control. Dale Greaves sees space and advances. Dale Greaves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Bruno Rimondini comfortably smothers it!
45.00
0-1Stuart Howey flicks a high ball forward to Hannes Kauder who takes it down. Hannes Kauder makes a simple pass, allowing Mick Duberry to run into the box. Mick Duberry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Spencer Merson had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers 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
The whistle blows and Hull City get the second half underway!
51.31
Titus Terry knocks the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.02
Morris Bellamy plays the ball forward to Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
54.34
Dale Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Platt. Ross Platt shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. He makes it look easy!
55.43
Roberto Cirillo passes the ball forward to Hannes Kauder. Hannes Kauder knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.37
0-1Hull City have made a substitution with Lomano Evans replacing Ross Platt .Bolton Wanderers have made 3 substitutions with Stuart Impey replacing Vittorio Pisano, Syd Barrett replacing Morris Bellamy and Tommaso Anaclerio replacing Hannes Kauder .
61.40
Stuart Howey flicks a high pass forward. Felipe Fernandez collects the pass. Felipe Fernandez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.27
0-1Ray Corrent clumsily knocks into Syd Barrett. Ray Corrent is shown the yellow card! Syd Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.10
Ivan Cadamarteri threads the ball through to Dale Greaves. Dale Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Scholes.
73.14
Syd Barrett hacks Dale Greaves from behind! The referee brings Syd Barrett to one side and gives him a warning! Dale Greaves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.06
Stephan Grandl flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Howey. Stuart Howey sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Howey finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
77.50
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Gabriele Bazzani replacing Ian Keane and Dennis Granville replacing Ray Corrent .
78.58
Stephan Grandl flicks a high pass forward. Syd Barrett holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Felipe Fernandez. Felipe Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Mick Duberry. Mick Duberry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is miles over!
79.00
Dennis Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Evans. Lomano Evans shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
84.10
Stuart Impey knocks the ball forward to Syd Barrett. With a delightful solo run, Syd Barrett stretches the opposition's defence. Syd Barrett edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Syd Barrett provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Spencer Merson!
85.15
Dale Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Duarte Quaresma who brings the ball under control. Duarte Quaresma makes a defence splitting pass to Spencer Eustace. Some good footwork from Spencer Eustace provides some space. He shoots at goal but Bruno Rimondini reads it well. Good save!
89.30
Dennis Granville kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Eustace. Spencer Eustace sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
Felipe Fernandez barges into Ivan Cadamarteri. The referee warns Felipe Fernandez to calm down! Ivan Cadamarteri hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
31%
43.7%
25.4%
Scorers
| Mick Duberry 45 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mick Duberry of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Spencer Merson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Keane (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Ivan Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Matthew Minto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ray Corrent (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Dale Greaves (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Emile Monk (ATT) | 6 | |
| 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. | Bruno Rimondini (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Stephan Grandl (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Scholes (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | Vittorio Pisano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Roberto Cirillo (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stuart Howey (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Morris Bellamy (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Titus Terry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Felipe Fernandez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Hannes Kauder (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mick Duberry (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Stuart Impey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Syd Barrett (DEF) | 7 | |
| 14. | Tommaso Anaclerio (ATT) | 6 | |