Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 13,755 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hull City and Leeds United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Burbage.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leeds United kick off!
3.41
Kofi Mulder makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Lowe. Sol Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.10
Eric Lensing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger hits a low pass to David Green. David Green knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Titus Izzet.
12.33
Luke Huckerby threads a neat ball through to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby flicks the ball with his head. Solid save from Duncan Grant.
14.22
Duncan Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Bailey. Dion Bailey knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
16.17
David Green barges into Sol Lowe. The referee calls over David Green and shows him a yellow card! Sol Lowe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.43
Titus Izzet makes a beautiful solo run. Titus Izzet flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Lowe. Sol Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Dion Bailey. Dion Bailey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Steve Merson is on top of it.
26.23
Dion Bailey sees a break and surges forward. Dion Bailey shoots from outside the area. Steve Merson gets down and covers it.
32.57
David Green chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby whips in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.50
Phil Mann kicks a strong pass forward to David Green. David Green flicks a high pass forward to Lomano Minto who brings the ball under control. Lomano Minto knocks in a cross ball towards Nicolas Metzger. Nicolas Metzger gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Duncan Grant has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
40.03
Luke Joseph brings the ball forward. Luke Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.29
Paul Hitchcock makes a strong solo run forward. Paul Hitchcock takes it forward alone. Paul Hitchcock whips in a cross ball towards Sol Lowe. Sol Lowe powers a header at goal. Steve Merson easily picks it out of the air!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and Hull City get the second half underway!
51.08
Luke Joseph kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Huckerby. Luke Huckerby plays a quick one-two with Nicolas Metzger and rushes in on goal... Luke Huckerby rockets a shot on goal but it flies just wide!
55.03
Titus Izzet sees Thomas Schemmel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thomas Schemmel makes a simple pass to Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto puts a great ball through. Robert Lowe runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
59.08
Nicolas Metzger flicks a high pass forward. Lomano Minto collects the pass. Lomano Minto rushes past Paul Hitchcock! Lomano Minto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
63.14
Dion Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Duncan Carter collects the pass. Duncan Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto makes a convincing header. Steve Merson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! That brings them back into the game!
66.33
Kofi Mulder threads a neat ball through to Titus Izzet. Titus Izzet sees space and advances. Titus Izzet lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Alejandro Gil blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
67.18
Eric Lensing plays the ball forward to Alejandro Gil. Without breaking stride, Alejandro Gil plays the ball forward to Alfred Eadie. Alfred Eadie advances inside the box! Titus Izzet clumsily knocks into Alfred Eadie. Penalty not given!!
69.40
Dion Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Minto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Minto runs off the knock.
72.33
Alfred Eadie brings the ball forward. Alfred Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Minto. Lomano Minto outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Duncan Grant. Excellent save.
77.32
Leeds United have made 2 substitutions with Edward Robinson replacing Alfred Eadie and Mervin Scales replacing Eric Lensing .
78.42
Seeing Kofi Mulder's attacking run, Titus Izzet quickly throws the ball into his path. Kofi Mulder breaks forward. Kofi Mulder makes a simple pass to Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.34
Alejandro Gil clumsily knocks into Rafael Soto. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Soto runs off the knock.
85.47
Titus Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Dion Bailey controls it well on his chest. Dion Bailey knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Carter. Duncan Carter knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
23.6%
45.8%
30.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Metzger of Leeds United

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Grant (GK)
7
2.Graham Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Kofi Mulder (DEF)
8
4.Titus Izzet (DEF)
8
5.Paul Hitchcock (DEF)
7
6.Thomas Schemmel (MID)
6
7.Dion Bailey (MID)yellow card
7
8.Duncan Carter (MID)
7
9.Rafael Soto (ATT)goal scored
8
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.Steve Merson (GK)
7
2.Phil Mann (DEF)
6
3.Eric Lensing (DEF)
6
4.Alejandro Gil (DEF)yellow card
6
5.James Flintlock (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas Metzger (MID)goal scored
9
7.David Green (MID)yellow card
5
8.Luke Joseph (MID)
7
9.Luke Huckerby (ATT)
7
10.Lomano Minto (ATT)
8
11.Alfred Eadie (ATT)
7
 
12.Mervin Scales (GK)
6
13.Armin Pfeiffer (DEF)
0
14.Edward Robinson (DEF)
6