Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Barnsley. 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 Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Green.


0.00
Hull City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.32
Luke Proctor clumsily knocks into Stephen Peters. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Peters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.21
Christophe Ouedec flicks a high pass forward to Don Morrison who brings the ball under control. Don Morrison skips past Stephen Peters! Don Morrison side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
6.53
Titus Stuart flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Dichio. Mike Dichio knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alistair Carragher.
12.08
Alistair Carragher sees Noel Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Mendez flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Carragher collects the pass. Alistair Carragher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Neves.
14.02
Eddie Davis flicks a high pass forward. Don Morrison holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Don Morrison passes the ball forward to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
15.51
Don Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora makes a probing pass to Noel Mendez but he's offside!
16.05
Kevin Gallacher catches Ricardo Teixeira in the face with his elbow. The referee motions to Kevin Gallacher to come over. It's a red card!! Ricardo Teixeira rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
27.02
Luke Proctor sees space and advances. Luke Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison but the linesman indicates offside!
28.55
Christophe Ouedec sees Alistair Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Carragher hits a low pass to Michael Skora. Michael Skora makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Mendez but he's offside!
32.01
Don Morrison decides to run forward with the ball. Don Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Skora. Michael Skora is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Jan Eberle picks it out of the air!
33.50
Stephen Peters sees a break and surges forward. Stephen Peters knocks in a cross ball towards Amedeo Bia. Amedeo Bia directs the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Vasco Neves flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Bia collects the pass. Amedeo Bia passes the ball forward but Mike Dichio is offside!
51.58
Ian Potts pushes up the pitch. Ian Potts flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Bia holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Amedeo Bia shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
53.22
Luke Proctor knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Skora. Michael Skora controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
54.19
Eddie Davis kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Skora. Michael Skora shoots from 20 yards. Jan Eberle gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
57.19
Luke Proctor chips the ball to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison knocks the ball forward to Michael Skora. Michael Skora knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Proctor. Luke Proctor flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.05
Stephen Peters sees Amedeo Bia in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Amedeo Bia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matthew Simonsen.
65.38
Mike Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Amedeo Bia collects the pass. Amedeo Bia whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Peters. Stephen Peters connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Stephen Peters scores for Hull City!!
73.12
Ian Potts flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Peters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Peters surges forward with the ball. Stephen Peters lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Bia. Amedeo Bia is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.21
Luke Proctor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luke Proctor knocks in a cross ball towards Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
89.06
Ian Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Vasco Neves. Vasco Neves plays the ball forward to Amedeo Bia. Amedeo Bia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

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

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
29.3%
43.9%
26.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stephen Peters of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Jan Eberle (GK)
6
2.Nicky Batty (DEF)
6
3.Ian Potts (DEF)
7
4.Daniel Weaver (DEF)
6
5.Ricardo Teixeira (DEF)
6
6.Jacob Bower (DEF)
6
7.Vasco Neves (MID)
6
8.Titus Stuart (MID)
6
9.Stephen Peters (MID)goal scored
8
10.Amedeo Bia (ATT)
6
11.Mike Dichio (ATT)
6
 
12.John Rankin (MID)
0
13.Rodolfo Guerrero (MID)
0
14.Ronnie Cutler (GK)
0

1.Teddy Banks (GK)
6
2.Fernando Ferreira (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Davis (DEF)
6
4.Kevin Gallacher (DEF)red card
3
5.Matthew Simonsen (DEF)
6
6.Luke Proctor (MID)yellow card
7
7.Don Morrison (MID)
7
8.Alistair Carragher (MID)
6
9.Noel Mendez (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Michael Skora (ATT)
6
11.Christophe Ouedec (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes Fortune (GK)
0
13.John Burbage (ATT)
0
14.Alistair Lightfoot (GK)
0