Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at KC Stadium where Hull City play Sheffield Wednesday in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Lua-Lua.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield Wednesday appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dion Lua-Lua.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Sheffield Wednesday kick off!
2.47
0-0Nicholas Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Mervin Mike. Mervin Mike shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
3.14
0-0Robert Bramble threads the ball through to Dave Crooks. Dave Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Bramble. Robert Bramble whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just wide!
4.58
Robert Bramble flicks a high pass forward to Rio Brand who brings the ball under control. Rio Brand cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Rio Brand provides some space. He shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
6.05
Gerard Van Der Pennen passes the ball forward to Dean Lineker. Dean Lineker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Liam Bould smothers it!
9.18
Rio Brand flicks a high pass forward. Dominic Brady holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dominic Brady chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.43
Arthur Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Alain Colleter easily smothers it!
26.17
0-0Mark Rodgers barges into Gavin Hulme. The referee warns Mark Rodgers to calm down! Gavin Hulme gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
28.16
1-0Michael Harrison takes it forward alone. Michael Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hull City!
33.37
Harvey Bridges sees Gerard Van Der Pennen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gerard Van Der Pennen flicks a high pass forward. Dean Lineker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Lineker plays a scrappy one-two with Michael Harrison and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dean Lineker takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
36.29
Ashley Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Crooks. Dave Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
40.43
Arthur Minto knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
44.53
Robert Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers makes a defence splitting pass to Matthew Milligan. Matthew Milligan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Dave Crooks picks a pass forward to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
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. Sheffield Wednesday also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield Wednesday players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Hull City kick off the second half!
55.21
1-0Dave Crooks barges into Rio Robinson. The referee calls over Dave Crooks and shows him a yellow card! Rio Robinson runs off the knock.
60.58
1-0Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Marcos Pena replacing Rio Robinson and Ugo Milligan replacing Carlton Cooper .Sheffield Wednesday have made a substitution with Paul Hackworth replacing Robert Bramble .
61.61
Michael Harrison flicks a high pass forward. Gerard Van Der Pennen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gerard Van Der Pennen shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
67.58
Arthur Minto makes a simple pass to Dominic Brady. Dominic Brady threads a neat ball through to Tony Craddock. Tony Craddock whips in a cross ball towards Mark Rodgers. Mark Rodgers makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
72.58
Gavin Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Mike collects the pass. Mervin Mike shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
77.40
Hull City have made a substitution with John Crooks replacing Michael Harrison .Sheffield Wednesday have made 2 substitutions with Nwankwo Goldberg replacing Arthur Minto and Brendan Robson replacing Mark Rodgers .
79.22
1-1Ashley Cadamarteri makes a strong solo run forward. Ashley Cadamarteri hits a low pass to Brendan Robson. Brendan Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.29
Nicholas Rodgers makes a beautiful solo run. Nicholas Rodgers shoots from 20 yards. Liam Bould gets down and covers it.
89.20
Marcos Pena sweeps the ball long. John Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Mike. With a superhuman jump, Mervin Mike connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Liam Bould is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alain Colleter (GK)
7
2. Rio Robinson (DEF)
6
3. Harvey Bridges (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Hulme (DEF)
6
5. Nicholas Rodgers (MID)
7
6. Gerard Van Der Pennen (MID)
6
7. Michael Harrison (MID)
9
8. Carlton Cooper (MID)
6
9. Mervin Mike (ATT)
9
10. Dean Lineker (ATT)
6
11. Francis Beckham (ATT)
6
12. Marcos Pena (GK)
6
13. John Crooks (GK)
7
14. Ugo Milligan (ATT)
6
1. Liam Bould (GK)
7
2. Danny Grimandi (DEF)
6
3. Arthur Minto (DEF)
6
4. Ashley Cadamarteri (DEF)
7
5. Rio Brand (MID)
7
6. Dominic Brady (MID)
7
7. Matthew Milligan (MID)
6
8. Robert Bramble (MID)
6
9. Tony Craddock (MID)
7
10. Mark Rodgers (ATT)
8
11. Dave Crooks (ATT)
5
12. Nwankwo Goldberg (GK)
6
13. Paul Hackworth (DEF)
6
14. Brendan Robson (DEF)
6