Match Report
| Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town |  |  | Hull City | Hull City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Adam Mason | A. Mason |  | 56 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 46 | | Nicky Kasper | N. Kasper | ||||||||
| James Youds | J. Youds | | 47 | D | |  | 2 |  | D | 62 | | Syd Makin | S. Makin | ||||||||
| Eoin Minto | E. Minto | | 46 | D | | 3 | | D | 57 | | Craig Lightfoot | C. Lightfoot | |||||||||
| Martin Parker | M. Parker | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Alfred Mustoe | A. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Ramon Knopper | R. Knopper |  | 43 | D | | 5 | | M | 49 | | Alun Jobson | A. Jobson | |||||||||
| Brian Power | B. Power | | 53 | M | | 6 | | M | 41 | | Nwankwo Shaw | N. Shaw | |||||||||
| Colin Heskey | C. Heskey | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 37 | | Daniele Vieira | D. Vieira | |||||||||
| Del Konchesky | D. Konchesky | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Matthew Sharpe | M. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Nicholas Walker | N. Walker | | 42 | M | | 9 | | M | 32 | | Duncan Higginbotham | D. Higginbotham | |||||||||
| Brian Shilton | B. Shilton | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Peter Stone | P. Stone | |||||||||
| Nicholas Guppy | N. Guppy | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 |  | Tiago Marques | T. Marques | |||||||||
| Eddie Stone | E. Stone | | 51 | G | | 12 | | A | 49 | | Marc Gardner | M. Gardner | |||||||||
| Kieron Lua-Lua | K. Lua-Lua | | 49 | G | | 13 | | A | 47 | | John Westwood | J. Westwood | |||||||||
| Shaun Patterson | S. Patterson | | 42 | D | | 14 | | A | 45 | | Nicky Mcgovern | N. Mcgovern | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,477 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Hughes.
0.00
0-0Hull City get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Duncan Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Stone. Peter Stone shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
8.06
0-0Colin Heskey knocks the ball forward to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton sees Nicholas Guppy just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicholas Guppy shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
9.11
Colin Heskey darts forward. Colin Heskey finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
10.27
0-0Matthew Sharpe clumsily knocks into Colin Heskey. Matthew Sharpe is shown the yellow card! Colin Heskey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.26
Del Konchesky makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton rushes past Alfred Mustoe! Brian Shilton takes a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
21.29
0-0Tiago Marques hacks Eoin Minto from behind! Tiago Marques is warned by the referee! Eoin Minto hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.50
Duncan Higginbotham passes the ball forward to Peter Stone. Peter Stone knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
27.01
0-0Martin Parker knocks the ball forward to Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky hits a low pass to Brian Shilton. Brian Shilton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Guppy but the linesman indicates offside!
36.36
Del Konchesky flicks a high pass forward to Brian Shilton who brings the ball under control. Brian Shilton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Nicky Kasper manages to keep it out.
42.53
Ramon Knopper hits a long diagonal ball forward. Nicholas Guppy shoots from outside the area but is denied by Nicky Kasper. Excellent save.
45.00
Daniele Vieira hacks Martin Parker from behind! The referee brings Daniele Vieira to one side and gives him a warning! Martin Parker runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Hull City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
57.10
0-0Matthew Sharpe knocks the ball forward to Peter Stone. Peter Stone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.40
0-0Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Marc Gardner replacing Alfred Mustoe and Nicky Mcgovern replacing Peter Stone .
65.21
Alun Jobson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alun Jobson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.09
Matthew Sharpe barges into Brian Power. Matthew Sharpe is given a warning by the referee! Brian Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.44
Matthew Sharpe knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
75.17
Eoin Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Del Konchesky. Del Konchesky sees Brian Shilton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Brian Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Syd Makin.
77.37
Hull City have made a substitution with John Westwood replacing Daniele Vieira .
78.44
Martin Parker hits a low pass to Brian Power. Showing composure, Brian Power plays the ball forward to Nicholas Guppy. Nicholas Guppy makes a great pass forward. Brian Shilton runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.26
Nwankwo Shaw receives the ball from a throw-in from Alun Jobson. Nwankwo Shaw flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Marques controls it well on his chest. Tiago Marques shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
84.28
Craig Lightfoot barges into Brian Shilton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Shilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
25.7%
50%
24.3%
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicky Kasper of Hull City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Adam Mason (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Youds (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Eoin Minto (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Martin Parker (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Ramon Knopper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Power (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Heskey (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Del Konchesky (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Nicholas Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Brian Shilton (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Nicholas Guppy (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Eddie Stone (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kieron Lua-Lua (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Shaun Patterson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nicky Kasper (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Syd Makin (DEF) | 8 | |
| 3. | Craig Lightfoot (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Alfred Mustoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Shaw (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniele Vieira (MID) | 5 | |
| 8. | Matthew Sharpe (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Duncan Higginbotham (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Stone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tiago Marques (ATT) | 5 | |
| 12. | Marc Gardner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicky Mcgovern (ATT) | 6 | |