Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 19,998 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hull City and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.54
Alan Hertel threads the ball through to Robin Schenker. Robin Schenker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.39
Mourad Bendjedid makes a simple pass to Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Willy Meride.
10.48
Mark Allsopp makes a probing pass to Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez knocks the ball forward to Nicu Pancu but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.09
Davor Bilic knocks the ball forward to Mourad Bendjedid. Mourad Bendjedid controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mika Falt. Mika Falt whips in a cross ball towards Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Willy Meride manages to keep it out.
18.12
Anders Rommedahl makes a beautiful solo run. Anders Rommedahl controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu shoots from long range but it is miles over!
24.06
Mark Allsopp knocks the ball to his team mate, Mika Falt. Mika Falt shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Willy Meride easily smothers it!
34.55
Alan Hertel passes the ball forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.50
Hinata Nakajima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez lofts in a cross ball towards Mika Falt. Mika Falt flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Willy Meride had no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
42.26
Christian Edusei comes in with a late challenge on Rodolfo Rodriguez. The referee calls over Christian Edusei and warns him to calm down! Rodolfo Rodriguez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.07
Michael Herzog makes a simple pass to Ron Van Der Doelen. Ron Van Der Doelen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Marc Jess easily smothers it!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Hull City kick off the second half!
55.12
Hinata Nakajima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mika Falt. Mika Falt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.39
Mourad Bendjedid chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez goes all the way! Francisco Valdez shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Willy Meride easily smothers it!
63.11
Mark Allsopp makes a simple pass to Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez whips in a cross ball towards Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
69.20
Niclas Farnerud knocks the ball to his team mate, Alan Hertel. Alan Hertel kicks a strong pass forward to Rodolfo Rodriguez. Rodolfo Rodriguez whips in a cross ball towards Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.50
Vadim Kushnirov kicks a strong pass forward to Mourad Bendjedid. Mourad Bendjedid decides to run forward with the ball. Mourad Bendjedid goes all the way! Mourad Bendjedid cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.26
Vadim Kushnirov chips the ball to his team mate, Mark Allsopp. Mark Allsopp passes the ball forward to Mika Falt. Mika Falt passes the ball forward to Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Willy Meride.
89.56
Hinata Nakajima chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicu Pancu. Nicu Pancu rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Mourad Bendjedid of Hull City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 8 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 2
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.6865671641791 vs 37.3134328358209
Play Area
Home team third: 19.40%, Midfield: 49.25%, Away team third: 31.34%