Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Everton. A crowd of 13,109 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hull City and Everton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gavin Hurst.


0.00
Everton kick off and get the first half underway!
4.31
Dion Bailey makes an attacking run forward. Dion Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.06
With vision, Thomas Schemmel laces a weighted ball forward to Sol Lowe. Sol Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto powers a header at goal. Liam Crooks gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
9.08
Billy Gemmell flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Fonseca who takes it down. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Hitchcock.
10.52
Kofi Mulder hacks Richard Hendry from behind! The referee brings Kofi Mulder to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Hendry runs off the knock.
14.19
Thomas Schemmel decides to run forward with the ball. Thomas Schemmel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.10
Ronnie Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell advances inside the box! Billy Gemmell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
22.00
Graham Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Thomas Schemmel collects the pass. Thomas Schemmel flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Soto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Soto passes the ball forward to Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
30.03
Ivan Arias flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lowe comfortably collects the pass. Robert Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pim Mokoena.
32.45
Titus Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivan Arias. Ivan Arias knocks the ball forward to Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pim Mokoena.
34.54
Pim Mokoena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Murray. Brian Murray sees a break and surges forward. Brian Murray shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.44
Titus Izzet sees space and advances. Titus Izzet makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rafael Soto. Rafael Soto controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.36
Ivan Arias makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Lowe. Sol Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.14
Pim Mokoena flicks a high pass forward to Billy Gemmell who brings the ball under control. Billy Gemmell makes a beautiful solo run. Billy Gemmell knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Finney. Peter Finney whips 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.
44.19
Kofi Mulder knocks the ball forward to Ivan Arias. Ivan Arias whips in a cross ball towards Robert Lowe. Robert Lowe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
Thomas Schemmel sees a break and surges forward. Thomas Schemmel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for 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. Everton appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Hull City kicking off!
55.10
Billy Gemmell flicks a high pass forward. Peter Finney collects the pass. Peter Finney whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Cooke. With a superhuman jump, Ruel Cooke connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is shockingly off target!
67.20
Billy Gemmell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.01
With a delightful solo run, Nicolas Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Nicolas Santos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.53
David Marr chips the ball to his team mate, Bill Byrne. Bill Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Grant!
77.09
Silvio Fonseca kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke makes a defence splitting pass to Bill Byrne. Bill Byrne side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.08
Ronnie Fenton flicks a high pass forward. Bill Byrne holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Without breaking stride, Bill Byrne plays the ball forward to Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry plays a scrappy one-two with Peter Finney and advances towards the goal... Richard Hendry takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Duncan Grant!
84.32
David Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Gemmell. Billy Gemmell takes it forward alone. Billy Gemmell plays a perfect one-two with Richard Hendry and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Billy Gemmell provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Duncan Grant reads it well. Excellent keeping!
87.46
Ronnie Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Gemmell. With a delightful solo run, Billy Gemmell stretches the opposition's defence. Billy Gemmell cuts inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Billy Gemmell provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Duncan Grant easily smothers it!
89.04
Billy Gemmell kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Fonseca. Silvio Fonseca lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Cooke. Ruel Cooke makes a looping header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
47.6%
52.4%
Play Area
26.8%
45.1%
28%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Billy Gemmell of Everton

Match Ratings
1.Duncan Grant (GK)
8
2.Graham Pearce (DEF)
6
3.Kofi Mulder (DEF)
6
4.Titus Izzet (DEF)
7
5.Paul Hitchcock (DEF)
6
6.Thomas Schemmel (MID)
7
7.Dion Bailey (MID)
6
8.Ivan Arias (MID)
6
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.Rodrigo Lima (ATT)
0

1.Liam Crooks (GK)
6
2.Pim Mokoena (DEF)
6
3.David Marr (DEF)
6
4.Brian Murray (DEF)
6
5.Ronnie Fenton (DEF)
6
6.Silvio Fonseca (MID)
7
7.Billy Gemmell (MID)
9
8.Bill Byrne (MID)goal scored
8
9.Ruel Cooke (ATT)
6
10.Richard Hendry (ATT)
6
11.Peter Finney (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Batty (DEF)
0
13.Sebastiao Andrade (MID)
0
14.Seb Petitjean (ATT)
0