Match Report
| Hull City | Hull City |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jan Eberle | J. Eberle |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 | | Jonas Bierhoff | J. Bierhoff | |||||||||
| Nicky Batty | N. Batty |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 |  | Abel Neves | A. Neves | |||||||||
| Ian Potts | I. Potts | | 51 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 67 |  | Ricardo Andres | R. Andres | |||||||
| Daniel Weaver | D. Weaver | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Brenny Stroeve | B. Stroeve | |||||||||
| Ricardo Teixeira | R. Teixeira | | 41 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Edgar Postiga | E. Postiga | |||||||||
| Jacob Bower | J. Bower | | 41 | D | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Arturo Ramirez | A. Ramirez | |||||||||
| Vasco Neves | V. Neves | | 67 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Mark Talan | M. Talan | |||||||||
| Titus Stuart | T. Stuart | | 62 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 |  | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Stephen Peters | S. Peters | | 57 | M | | 9 | | A | 73 |  | Alassan Dabo | A. Dabo | |||||||||
| Mike Dichio | M. Dichio | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Artur Lopes | A. Lopes | |||||||||
| Dean Guppy | D. Guppy | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Stuart Wainwright | S. Wainwright | |||||||||
| John Rankin | J. Rankin | | 55 | M | | 12 | | D | 42 | | Warren Pearson | W. Pearson | |||||||||
| Rodolfo Guerrero | R. Guerrero | | 47 | M | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Alan Pallister | A. Pallister | |||||||||
| Ronnie Cutler | R. Cutler | | 47 | G | | 14 | | M | 34 | | Greg Joseph | G. Joseph | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.
0.00
0-0Hull City start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.50
0-0Ian Potts knocks the ball forward to Vasco Neves. Vasco Neves makes a beautiful solo run. Vasco Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Guppy. Dean Guppy makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
14.16
0-0Brenny Stroeve flicks a high pass forward to Craig Hendry who brings the ball under control. Craig Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes deftly passes the ball to Alassan Dabo, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Alassan Dabo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but somehow Ian Potts happens to be in the right place to block it.
15.05
1-0With a delightful solo run, Titus Stuart stretches the opposition's defence. Titus Stuart lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Dichio. Mike Dichio finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.30
1-0Stephen Peters sees Dean Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.43
Stuart Wainwright makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Wainwright plays a quick one-two with Craig Hendry and rushes in on goal... Stuart Wainwright looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Stuart Wainwright scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
28.08
Vasco Neves threads the ball through to Titus Stuart. Titus Stuart knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Dichio. Mike Dichio finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.51
Vasco Neves flicks a high pass forward. Mike Dichio controls it well on his chest. Mike Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.53
Nicky Batty flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Neves. With a delightful solo run, Vasco Neves stretches the opposition's defence. Vasco Neves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
From the throw-in, Craig Hendry picks out Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez hits a low pass to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
51.49
2-1Ricardo Teixeira barges into Arturo Ramirez. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Arturo Ramirez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.51
2-1Edgar Postiga makes a beautiful solo run. Edgar Postiga makes a probing pass to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright shoots from distance. Jan Eberle gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
60.35
2-1Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Greg Joseph replacing Artur Lopes .
63.13
Titus Stuart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Dichio. Mike Dichio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.27
Craig Hendry flicks a high pass forward to Greg Joseph who brings the ball under control. Greg Joseph plays a scrappy one-two with Stuart Wainwright and stumbles forward towards the goal... Greg Joseph tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
73.53
Ricardo Teixeira threads the ball through to Titus Stuart. Titus Stuart threads a neat ball through to Dean Guppy. Dean Guppy knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Dichio. Mike Dichio makes a looping header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.49
2-2Stuart Wainwright hacks Ian Potts from behind! The referee warns Stuart Wainwright to calm down! Ian Potts runs off the knock.
84.56
Stephen Peters runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stephen Peters shoots from distance but somehow Jonas Bierhoff manages to keep it out.
89.21
Jacob Bower catches Alassan Dabo on the ankles. Jacob Bower is warned by the referee! Alassan Dabo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
47.1%
26.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Vasco Neves of Hull City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jan Eberle (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Nicky Batty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ian Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Daniel Weaver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ricardo Teixeira (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Jacob Bower (DEF) | 5 | |
| 7. | Vasco Neves (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Titus Stuart (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Stephen Peters (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mike Dichio (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Dean Guppy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Rankin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rodolfo Guerrero (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ronnie Cutler (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Mark Talan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Wainwright (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Warren Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Greg Joseph (MID) | | 8 |