Match Report


Hull CityHull City     West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Jeremy Smith Jeremy Smith
Nicky KasperN. Kasper45
G
captain1
G
47Alistair PallisterA. Pallister
Syd MakinS. Makin62
D
2
D
47Adam PriorA. Prior
Craig LightfootC. Lightfoot56
D
3
D
47Chris GoodwinC. Goodwin
Alfred MustoeA. Mustoe45
D
4
D
52Ian OliverI. Oliver
Alun JobsonA. Jobson49
M
5
D
42Gilles PetersG. Peters
Phil ShieldsP. Shields47
M
6
M
50Graham SinclairG. Sinclair
Norman ImpeyN. Impey42
M
7
M
63Malte FrieserM. Frieser
Nwankwo ShawN. Shaw41
M
8captain
M
47Danny BallD. Ball
Daniele VieiraD. Vieira37
M
9
M
46Emile KeeganE. Keegan
Peter StoneP. Stone53
A
10
A
50Mick ElliottM. Elliott
Tiago MarquesT. Marques51
A
11
A
43Graeme VassellG. Vassell
 
Marc GardnerM. Gardner48
A
12
G
38Alexander MannA. Mann
Paul HigginbothamP. Higginbotham48
A
13
M
40Max FoxM. Fox
Robert HuntR. Hunt45
G
14
A
42David ElliottD. Elliott

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 2,706 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.


0.00
Hull City kick off and get the match underway!
8.31
Graeme Vassell barges into Alfred Mustoe. The referee calls over Graeme Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Alfred Mustoe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.40
Syd Makin sees Nwankwo Shaw in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nwankwo Shaw runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nwankwo Shaw shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
26.55
Emile Keegan makes a simple pass to Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.45
Danny Ball hits a low pass to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Nicky Kasper.
39.56
Craig Lightfoot hacks Mick Elliott from behind! Craig Lightfoot is shown the yellow card! Mick Elliott runs off the knock.
44.45
Craig Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Phil Shields. Phil Shields deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Stone. Peter Stone cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Peter Stone provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
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. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Bromwich Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
West Bromwich Albion start the second half!
47.10
Phil Shields changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Phil Shields makes a simple pass, allowing Tiago Marques to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Tiago Marques provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Alistair Pallister.
59.52
Syd Makin hits a low pass to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Peter Stone who brings the ball under control. Peter Stone plays a one-two with Tiago Marques and rushes in on goal... Peter Stone strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
61.52
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Marc Gardner replacing Alfred Mustoe and Robert Hunt replacing Peter Stone and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
67.43
Graham Sinclair makes an attacking run forward. Graham Sinclair whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Vassell. Graeme Vassell flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.55
Ian Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Graham Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Graham Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Craig Lightfoot.
71.34
Ian Oliver makes a strong solo run forward. Ian Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Elliott. Mick Elliott knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Graeme Vassell is offside!
73.56
Norman Impey threads a neat ball through to Robert Hunt. Robert Hunt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Goodwin.
77.09
Hull City have made a substitution with Paul Higginbotham replacing Norman Impey .
78.14
Syd Makin threads the ball through to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira threads the ball through to Robert Hunt. Robert Hunt shoots from long range but it flies wide!
79.49
Danny Ball decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Makin.
83.51
Daniele Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Marques skips past Chris Goodwin! Tiago Marques takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hull City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
84.18
Emile Keegan makes a beautiful solo run. Emile Keegan finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.11
Paul Higginbotham knocks the ball forward to Robert Hunt. Robert Hunt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Goodwin.
89.28
Paul Higginbotham chips the ball to his team mate, Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hull City

West Bromwich Albion
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.7%
40.3%
Play Area
27.8%
47.2%
25%

Scorers
Nwankwo Shaw 15
Peter Stone 44, 60

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Peter Stone of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Nicky Kasper (GK)
6
2.Syd Makin (DEF)
7
3.Craig Lightfoot (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Alfred Mustoe (DEF)
6
5.Alun Jobson (MID)
6
6.Phil Shields (MID)
7
7.Norman Impey (MID)
6
8.Nwankwo Shaw (MID)goal scored
8
9.Daniele Vieira (MID)
7
10.Peter Stone (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Tiago Marques (ATT)
7
 
12.Marc Gardner (ATT)
6
13.Paul Higginbotham (ATT)
6
14.Robert Hunt (GK)
6

1.Alistair Pallister (GK)
6
2.Adam Prior (DEF)
6
3.Chris Goodwin (DEF)
6
4.Ian Oliver (DEF)
6
5.Gilles Peters (DEF)
6
6.Graham Sinclair (MID)
6
7.Malte Frieser (MID)
6
8.Danny Ball (MID)
6
9.Emile Keegan (MID)
6
10.Mick Elliott (ATT)
6
11.Graeme Vassell (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Alexander Mann (GK)
0
13.Max Fox (MID)
0
14.David Elliott (ATT)
0