Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 2,525 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Crewe Alexandra appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.
0.00
0-0Crewe Alexandra start the match!
4.16
0-0Alun Jobson passes the ball forward to Peter Stone. Peter Stone shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
9.35
Phil Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Robinson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Darren Lampard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Darren Lampard shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
33.41
Marcus Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Darren Lampard who takes it down. Darren Lampard shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
36.07
0-1Marcus Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Titus Southgate holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Titus Southgate tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
39.43
0-1Nwankwo Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Peter Benjamin gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
40.11
Syd Makin flicks a high ball forward to Daniele Vieira who takes it down. Daniele Vieira flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Stone. Peter Stone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
0-1Matthew Sharpe flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Marques controls it well on his chest. Tiago Marques threads the ball through to Peter Stone but he's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Crewe Alexandra also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hull City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hull City start the second half!
53.09
0-1Craig Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Daniele Vieira. Daniele Vieira brings the ball forward. Daniele Vieira controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tiago Marques through on goal. Ledley Sheringham barges into Tiago Marques. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
55.40
Matthew Sharpe makes a simple pass to Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques cuts inside the box! Tiago Marques cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Peter Benjamin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.25
1-1Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Marc Gardner replacing Alfred Mustoe and Nicky Mcgovern replacing Peter Stone .
61.32
Craig Lightfoot makes a strong solo run forward. Craig Lightfoot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Peter Benjamin.
62.29
1-1It's a corner kick which Daniele Vieira takes quickly, playing the ball short to Nicky Mcgovern. Nicky Mcgovern shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
66.24
Duncan Higginbotham advances with the ball. Duncan Higginbotham whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Mcgovern. Nicky Mcgovern fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Peter Benjamin, sees it late!! Goal for Hull City!
69.05
Eddie Batty flicks a high pass forward to Darren Lampard who brings the ball under control. Darren Lampard tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
73.07
Ledley Sheringham flicks the ball to his team mate, Clive Bramble. Clive Bramble flicks a high ball forward to Titus Southgate who takes it down. Titus Southgate makes a simple pass, allowing Darren Lampard to run into the box. Darren Lampard shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.02
Hull City have made a substitution with John Westwood replacing Daniele Vieira .
79.08
2-2Eddie Batty makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Batty knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nicky Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
27.8%
43.1%
29.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tiago Marques of Hull City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nicky Kasper (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Syd Makin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Craig Lightfoot (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alfred Mustoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nwankwo Shaw (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniele Vieira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Matthew Sharpe (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Duncan Higginbotham (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Peter Stone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tiago Marques (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Marc Gardner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | John Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Nicky Mcgovern (ATT) | | 8 |
| 1. | Peter Benjamin (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tim Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Clive Bramble (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcus Robinson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eddie Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Titus Southgate (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Darren Lampard (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Tommy Johnson (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marcus Benali (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Nigel Oakley (GK) | 0 | |