Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,568 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Summerbee.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hull City kick off!
3.30
Craig Lightfoot knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Shaw. Nwankwo Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques passes the ball forward but Peter Stone is offside!
4.04
Robert Insley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Seaman. With great vision, George Seaman plays the ball forward to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
9.34
Showing composure, Duncan Higginbotham picks a pass forward to Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques whips in a cross ball towards Peter Stone. Peter Stone whips the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
16.26
Robert Insley threads a neat ball through to Andy Atherton. With great vision, Andy Atherton plays the ball forward to Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Craig Lightfoot.
20.22
Craig Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Matthew Sharpe collects the pass. Matthew Sharpe flicks a high pass forward to Tiago Marques who brings the ball under control. Tiago Marques knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Insley.
21.50
Daniele Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
32.26
Greg Mccann threads the ball through to Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock tries a spectacular long range effort. Nicky Kasper is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.07
Anthony Christie passes the ball forward to Stephen Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Craig Lightfoot brings the ball forward. Craig Lightfoot flicks a high pass forward. Tiago Marques holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tiago Marques sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
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. Bury 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
Bury kick off and get the second half underway!
48.44
Matthew Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Stone. Peter Stone knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
53.29
Jacob Whelan catches Alun Jobson on the ankles. The referee calls over Jacob Whelan and warns him to calm down! Alun Jobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.29
Free kick to Hull City just outside the area...
54.11
Daniele Vieira takes a long run up but it's too wide. Goal kick.
60.26
Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Marc Gardner replacing Alfred Mustoe and Nicky Mcgovern replacing Peter Stone .Bury have made 2 substitutions with Simon Luzhny replacing Greg Mccann and Edward Midgley replacing Stephen Lawrence .
61.29
Matthew Sharpe flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Mcgovern. Nicky Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Williamson who gathers it comfortably.
63.43
Duncan Higginbotham plays the ball forward to Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques makes a probing pass to Nicky Mcgovern but he's offside!
66.57
George Seaman barges into Alun Jobson. George Seaman is warned by the referee! Alun Jobson stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.42
Syd Makin breaks forward. Syd Makin chips the ball to his team mate, Nicky Mcgovern. Nicky Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.12
Hull City have made a substitution with John Westwood replacing Daniele Vieira .
78.21
Alun Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Nicky Mcgovern who takes it down. Nicky Mcgovern cuts inside the box! David Weaver clumsily knocks into Nicky Mcgovern. Nicky Mcgovern appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
79.18
Jacob Whelan makes a beautiful solo run. Jacob Whelan makes a simple pass to Lomano Monk. Lomano Monk lofts in a cross ball towards Gareth Laycock. Gareth Laycock shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Nicky Kasper gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
81.29
Jacob Whelan sees space and advances. Jacob Whelan flicks a high ball forward to Gareth Laycock who takes it down. Gareth Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

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

Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
26.5%
43.4%
30.1%


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)
9
4.Alfred Mustoe (DEF)
6
5.Alun Jobson (MID)
7
6.Nwankwo Shaw (MID)
6
7.Daniele Vieira (MID)
6
8.Matthew Sharpe (MID)
7
9.Duncan Higginbotham (MID)
6
10.Peter Stone (ATT)
7
11.Tiago Marques (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Marc Gardner (ATT)
6
13.John Westwood (ATT)
6
14.Nicky Mcgovern (ATT)
7

1.Carl Williamson (GK)
6
2.Robert Insley (DEF)
6
3.David Weaver (DEF)
6
4.Jacob Whelan (DEF)
7
5.Greg Mccann (MID)
7
6.Andy Atherton (MID)
6
7.Anthony Christie (MID)
6
8.George Seaman (MID)
6
9.Gareth Laycock (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Lomano Monk (ATT)
6
11.Stephen Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Ball (GK)
0
13.Simon Luzhny (GK)
6
14.Edward Midgley (GK)
6