Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Brentford. A crowd of 15,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Brentford appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
0.00
0-0Hull City kick off!
2.07
0-1Rafik Djoudi chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin passes the ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof lofts in a cross ball towards Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso beats his man to it with a header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Antonio Veloso!
6.17
0-1Jon Sherwood surges forward with the ball. Jon Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Victor Belbey but he's offside!
8.54
0-1Jose Mendes clumsily knocks into Richard Bosnich. Jose Mendes is shown the yellow card! Richard Bosnich stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.32
0-1Patrick Dublin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof beats his man to it with a header. Garry Glass gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
10.27
Leon Houtman flicks a high pass forward to Jose Mendes who brings the ball under control. Jose Mendes flicks a high pass forward to Ed Davids who brings the ball under control. Ed Davids shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Kai Will. What a great pair of hands!
15.48
0-1Pius Wisgerhof flicks a high pass forward to Daan Veurink who brings the ball under control. Daan Veurink shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.12
Alec Cleland deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ed Davids. Ed Davids cuts inside the box! Ed Davids cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Kai Will.
20.08
Rafik Djoudi sees space and advances. Seeing a gap ahead, Rafik Djoudi plays the ball forward to Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Garry Glass comfortably smothers it!
21.20
Alves De S. Edmundo pushes up the pitch. Alves De S. Edmundo knocks the ball to his team mate, Daan Veurink. Daan Veurink finds some space and shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Garry Glass keeps it out!
24.07
Patrick Dublin hacks Michelangelo Passoni from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Michelangelo Passoni hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.56
0-1Jose Mendes clumsily knocks into Antonio Veloso. Jose Mendes is warned by the referee! Antonio Veloso runs off the knock.
32.15
0-1With great vision, Leon Houtman plays the ball forward to Michelangelo Passoni. Michelangelo Passoni laces a through ball forward to Victor Belbey. Seeing a gap ahead, Victor Belbey plays the ball forward to Ed Davids who has made a great run into the box. Ed Davids cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Calvin Hernandez's outstretched leg.
42.49
Jose Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Ed Davids controls it well on his chest. Ed Davids tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Kai Will. What a save!
44.56
0-1Ed Davids barges into Alves De S. Edmundo. The referee brings Ed Davids to one side and gives him a warning! Alves De S. Edmundo gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
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. Brentford have changed their lineup with Quim Alves replacing Pius Wisgerhof. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Brentford kick off the second half!
53.30
0-1Rafik Djoudi flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Ince who takes it down. Teddy Ince flicks a high pass forward. Quim Alves collects the pass. Quim Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Garry Glass who gathers it comfortably.
59.25
Patrick Dublin knocks the ball forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
60.24
0-1Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Sam Melia replacing Ed Davids and Philipp Arndt replacing Jon Sherwood .
63.29
Rafik Djoudi hits a low pass to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Quim Alves. Quim Alves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emerse Tiéné.
65.58
Yori Ono threads a neat ball through to Victor Belbey. Victor Belbey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Calvin Hernandez.
71.12
Rafik Djoudi threads a neat ball through to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Veloso holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Emerse Tiéné.
73.10
Daan Veurink controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.04
Alec Cleland comes in with a late challenge on Antonio Veloso. Alec Cleland is warned by the referee! Antonio Veloso hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.41
Alves De S. Edmundo kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin threads a neat ball through to Quim Alves. Quim Alves shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
83.29
Patrick Dublin threads the ball through to Richard Bosnich. Richard Bosnich flicks a high pass forward. Quim Alves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Quim Alves knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alec Cleland.
85.40
Alves De S. Edmundo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Dublin. Patrick Dublin kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Veloso. Antonio Veloso plays a scrappy one-two with Daan Veurink and advances towards the goal... Antonio Veloso muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Garry Glass smothers it!
87.31
With imagination, Diego Di Cara plays the ball forward to Quim Alves. Quim Alves whips in a cross ball towards Diego Di Cara. Diego Di Cara jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
89.54
Richard Bosnich comes in with a late challenge on Jose Mendes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jose Mendes stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.8%
60.2%
Play Area
26.9%
43%
30.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Antonio Veloso of Brentford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Garry Glass (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Leon Houtman (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Emerse Tiéné (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Pierre Njanka (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Yori Ono (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Alec Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jon Sherwood (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Michelangelo Passoni (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Mendes (MID) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Victor Belbey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ed Davids (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Sam Melia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Francisco Diez (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Philipp Arndt (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Kai Will (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Calvin Hernandez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rafik Djoudi (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Alves De S. Edmundo (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Richard Bosnich (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Patrick Dublin (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Diego Di Cara (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Teddy Ince (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Antonio Veloso (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Pius Wisgerhof (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Daan Veurink (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Andy Ehiogu (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Filippo Murgita (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Quim Alves (ATT) | 6 | |