Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,651 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.


0.00
Hull City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.08
Cesar Ribeiro makes a simple pass to Paul Lowe. Paul Lowe makes a simple pass to Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams whips in a cross ball towards Chris Godber. Chris Godber connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
9.15
Paolo Delaney laces a through ball forward to Chris Godber. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Lowe.
16.30
Harvey Venus sees Oleg Adams in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Oleg Adams shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
20.41
Mick Gray pushes up the pitch. Mick Gray makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison edges inside the box! Colin Morrison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Gilles Vieira is on top of it.
22.07
Hull City are in full control of this game.
27.25
Paul Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Chris Godber holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Godber knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler powers a header at goal but somehow George Granville manages to keep it out.
28.18
Arturo Vega flicks the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison threads the ball through into the box. Some silky footwork from Chris Dixon provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.50
Gilles Swift pushes up the pitch. Gilles Swift surges forward with the ball. Gilles Swift knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Lowe.
39.23
Arturo Vega catches Harvey Venus on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Harvey Venus stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.30
Les Morris passes the ball forward to Chris Godber. Chris Godber whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Oleg Adams!
45.00
The referee blows for 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
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
49.15
Billy Moore surges forward with the ball. Billy Moore whips in a cross ball towards Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.30
Billy Moore makes a simple pass to Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Morrison but the linesman indicates offside!
53.27
Harvey Venus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.16
Paul Lowe flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Tiler. Gareth Tiler whips in a cross ball towards Chris Godber. Chris Godber finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
57.38
Darren Edghill flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Dixon. Chris Dixon makes a pass forward but Colin Morrison is yards offside!
59.35
Oleg Atherton passes the ball forward to Les Morris. Les Morris passes the ball forward to Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.40
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Steven Vieira replacing Oleg Atherton .
63.43
Paul Lowe flicks a high pass forward. Chris Godber controls it well on his chest. Chris Godber whips in a cross ball towards Oleg Adams. Oleg Adams finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
71.08
Mick Gray flicks a high pass forward. Billy Moore holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Billy Moore threads a neat ball through to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison rushes past Cesar Ribeiro! Colin Morrison comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it is tipped over by Gilles Vieira.
72.15
Billy Moore takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Darren Edghill muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.28
Tommy Charlton makes a probing pass to Colin Morrison. Colin Morrison shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
77.36
West Bromwich Albion have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Luzhny replacing Harvey Venus and Neil Shaw replacing Paolo Delaney .
84.22
Tommy Charlton comes in with a late challenge on Les Morris. The referee warns Tommy Charlton to calm down! Les Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.44
Billy Moore makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Moore advances inside the box! Billy Moore side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
89.20
Darren Edghill comes in with a late challenge on Paul Lowe. Darren Edghill is shown the yellow card! Paul Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

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

Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
28%
49.3%
22.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oleg Adams of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.George Granville (GK)
6
2.Paul Burbage (DEF)
6
3.Mick Gray (DEF)
6
4.Paul Lowe (DEF)
6
5.Elena Morales (DEF)
6
6.Darren Edghill (MID)yellow card
6
7.Billy Moore (MID)
8
8.Tommy Charlton (MID)
6
9.Arturo Vega (MID)yellow card
5
10.Chris Dixon (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Colin Morrison (ATT)
8
 
12.Trevor Mcgreal (GK)
0
13.Stan Howey (ATT)
0
14.Des Royce (ATT)
0

1.Gilles Vieira (GK)
6
2.Gilles Swift (DEF)
6
3.Oleg Atherton (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Ribeiro (DEF)
6
5.Les Morris (MID)
6
6.Harvey Venus (MID)
6
7.Paolo Delaney (MID)
6
8.Paul Lowe (MID)
6
9.Oleg Adams (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Gareth Tiler (ATT)
6
11.Chris Godber (ATT)
7
 
12.Nigel Luzhny (GK)
6
13.Neil Shaw (DEF)
6
14.Steven Vieira (DEF)
6