Match Report


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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hull City and Cambridge United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Beckham.


0.00
Cambridge United start the match!
2.23
Wayne Oakes flicks a high pass forward. Mick Murrin controls it well on his chest. Mick Murrin runs straight at the defence! Mick Murrin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.41
Ralph Impey brings the ball forward. Ralph Impey makes an attacking run forward. Ralph Impey knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin beats his man to it with a header but it's a lousy effort!
8.16
Tiziano Sbaglia flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Oakes controls it well on his chest. Wayne Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.45
Duncan Carter flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Schemmel who brings the ball under control. Thomas Schemmel knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Barry.
14.12
Sol Lowe flicks a high ball forward to Duncan Carter who takes it down. Duncan Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruud Van Putten.
16.53
Ross Myers sees Dean Gardner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Gardner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
20.11
Kofi Mulder sees Rafael Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.01
Wayne Oakes threads a neat ball through to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
26.08
Dion Bailey decides to run forward with the ball. Dion Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
30.27
Graham Pearce comes in with a late challenge on Dean Gardner. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Gardner stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.53
Dean Gardner clumsily knocks into Sol Lowe. The referee calls over Dean Gardner and shows him a yellow card! Sol Lowe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
36.26
Dean Gardner flicks a high pass forward. Mick Murrin controls it well on his chest. Mick Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Grant who gathers it comfortably.
38.18
Kofi Mulder passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Carter controls it well on his chest. Duncan Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto directs the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Palmer picks it out of the air!
39.53
Kofi Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lowe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robert Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Myers.
40.34
Cambridge United are dictating the run of play here today.
44.57
Ross Myers flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Oakes controls it well on his chest. Wayne Oakes passes the ball forward to Michael Priestley. Michael Priestley whips in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Duncan Grant didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Wayne Oakes threads a neat ball through to Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Hitchcock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City have changed their lineup with Nicolas Santos replacing Sol Lowe. Cambridge United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Hull City get the second half underway!
48.49
Ruud Van Putten barges into Duncan Carter. Ruud Van Putten is warned by the referee! Duncan Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.31
Titus Izzet passes the ball forward to Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto knocks the ball forward, putting Robert Lowe through on goal. Robert Lowe cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Dean Gardner.
53.01
Wayne Oakes threads the ball through to Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Oakes. Wayne Oakes connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.46
Paul Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Nicolas Santos. Nicolas Santos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph Impey.
60.55
Cambridge United have made 2 substitutions with Sebastian Töpfer replacing Graeme Barry and Carl Charlton replacing Michael Priestley .
61.57
Titus Izzet catches Dean Heskey on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Heskey runs off the knock.
65.46
Titus Izzet threads a neat ball through to Dion Bailey. Dion Bailey threads a neat ball through to Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel deftly passes the ball to Robert Lowe, releasing him through on goal. Some silky footwork from Robert Lowe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Palmer!
67.48
Kofi Mulder deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Schemmel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ross Myers.
73.26
Dion Bailey makes a probing pass to Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Richard Palmer manages to gather it effortlessly.
75.54
With great vision, Wayne Oakes plays the ball forward to Carl Charlton. Carl Charlton makes a great pass forward. Wayne Oakes runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
77.38
Cambridge United have made a substitution with António Alonso replacing Wayne Oakes .
78.41
Sebastian Töpfer flicks a high ball forward to Dean Gardner who takes it down. Dean Gardner knocks the ball forward to António Alonso. António Alonso shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
81.18
António Alonso makes a simple pass to Dean Gardner. Dean Gardner lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.14
Carl Charlton makes a probing pass to Dean Heskey. Dean Heskey tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
84.25
Titus Izzet threads a neat ball through to Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Richard Palmer who gathers it comfortably.
89.06
Paul Hitchcock chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Duncan Carter. Duncan Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Thomas Schemmel. Thomas Schemmel powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Richard Palmer had no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.8%
53.2%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Thomas Schemmel of Hull City

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Grant (GK)
6
2.Graham Pearce (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Kofi Mulder (DEF)
7
4.Titus Izzet (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Paul Hitchcock (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Schemmel (MID)goal scored
9
7.Dion Bailey (MID)
7
8.Duncan Carter (MID)
8
9.Rafael Soto (ATT)
6
10.Robert Lowe (ATT)
6
11.Sol Lowe (ATT)
6
 
12.Nicolas Santos (ATT)
6
13.Ugo Laver (GK)
0
14.Ivan Arias (MID)
0

1.Richard Palmer (GK)
7
2.Ruud Van Putten (DEF)
5
3.Ralph Impey (DEF)
7
4.Ross Myers (DEF)
6
5.Graeme Barry (DEF)
6
6.Wayne Oakes (MID)
8
7.Tiziano Sbaglia (MID)
6
8.Dean Gardner (MID)yellow card
6
9.Michael Priestley (ATT)
7
10.Mick Murrin (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Dean Heskey (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastian Töpfer (DEF)
6
13.Carl Charlton (ATT)
6
14.António Alonso (MID)
6