Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play Helmond Sport in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. Helmond Sport lead by 3-2 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Helmond Sport appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
Hull City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.02
Michael Barton passes the ball forward to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Hill. Max Hill rushes past Reinder Ditewig! Max Hill shoots from just inside the box but Johnny Inia is on top of his game. Great keeping!
6.45
Eduardo Lozano passes the ball forward to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward to Max Hill who brings the ball under control. Max Hill sees Paul Falk just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Paul Falk provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.07
Bram Van Ankeren threads the ball through to Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
10.51
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Paul Falk controls it well on his chest. Paul Falk shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Johnny Inia manages to gather it effortlessly.
15.46
Alex Di Masi threads a neat ball through to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch knocks the ball forward to Marcel Vogel. Marcel Vogel threads a neat ball through to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
16.49
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Vazquez collects the pass. Oscar Vazquez sees Marcel Vogel just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some awkward footwork from Marcel Vogel provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball cannons off Reinder Ditewig, going out of play.
17.42
It's a corner kick. Hauke Bartsch loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Thibault Savinaud comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
21.11
Trond Egil Kippe knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk whips in a cross ball towards Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's drastically wayward!
24.34
Michael Barton flicks a high ball forward to Edwin Heesakkers who gracefully takes it down. Edwin Heesakkers kicks a strong pass forward to Max Hill. Max Hill plays a quick one-two with Hauke Bartsch and rushes in on goal... Max Hill looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
26.36
Paul Falk flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Bartsch who brings the ball under control. Hauke Bartsch threads the ball through to Edwin Heesakkers but he's offside!
27.24
Paul Falk chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez plays a scrappy one-two with Edwin Heesakkers and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Oscar Vazquez provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. Johnny Inia gets down and covers it.
30.56
Pierre Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Heesakkers holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edwin Heesakkers kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Vogel. Marcel Vogel plays a quick one-two with Hauke Bartsch and rushes in on goal... Marcel Vogel rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.12
Pierre Njanka deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Falk. Paul Falk threads a neat ball through to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez skips past Thibault Savinaud! Oscar Vazquez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hull City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
33.36
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward to Oscar Vazquez who brings the ball under control. Oscar Vazquez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Britton.
39.21
Alex Di Masi hacks Jurgen Groenendijk from behind! The referee calls over Alex Di Masi and shows him a yellow card! Jurgen Groenendijk hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.26
Alex Di Masi knocks the ball to his team mate, Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Falk. Paul Falk knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hull City!
44.29
Reinder Ditewig catches Max Hill on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Max Hill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Helmond Sport also appear unchanged since the first half. The Helmond Sport players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Helmond Sport kick off the second half!
47.18
Ruben Timmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof plays a scrappy one-two with Jurgen Groenendijk and stumbles forward towards the goal... Alex Di Masi clumsily knocks into Melchior Oosterhof. Melchior Oosterhof appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
48.43
Hauke Bartsch flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Vazquez controls it well on his chest. Oscar Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Marcel Vogel. Marcel Vogel directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Reinder Ditewig and the loose ball is cleared up field.
49.54
Brian Clemence flicks a high ball forward to Trond Egil Kippe who takes it down. Trond Egil Kippe edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Trond Egil Kippe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
51.17
Ruben Timmer sees Melchior Oosterhof in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Melchior Oosterhof skips past Michael Barton! Some silky footwork from Melchior Oosterhof provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.19
Michael Barton breaks forward. Michael Barton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Max Hill. Max Hill hits a low pass to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Johnny Inia with no chance!! Goal for Hull City!
60.40
Helmond Sport have made 2 substitutions with Kew Boussatta replacing Bram Van Ankeren and Egbert Van Halst replacing Billy Britton .
61.48
Edwin Heesakkers threads the ball through to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Marcel Vogel but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
63.04
Pierre Njanka sees Michael Barton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Barton flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Vazquez collects the pass. Oscar Vazquez flicks a high pass forward. Max Hill controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Max Hill cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
69.42
Pierre Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Paul Falk controls it well on his chest. Paul Falk flicks a high pass forward. Edwin Heesakkers collects the pass. Edwin Heesakkers controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
72.39
Thibault Savinaud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurgen Groenendijk. Jurgen Groenendijk plays a one-two with Trond Egil Kippe and advances towards the goal... Jurgen Groenendijk looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
73.55
Michael Barton flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Vogel collects the pass. Marcel Vogel threads a neat ball through to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch plays a scrappy one-two with Paul Falk and advances towards the goal... Hauke Bartsch cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Johnny Inia is on top of it.
75.00
Eduardo Lozano threads a neat ball through to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Vazquez controls it well on his chest. Oscar Vazquez makes a probing pass to Paul Falk but he's offside!
78.59
Oscar Vazquez kicks a strong pass forward to Marcel Vogel. Marcel Vogel threads a neat ball through to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
84.53
Alex Di Masi hits a long diagonal ball forward. Hauke Bartsch threads a neat ball through to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Johnny Inia.
87.45
Eduardo Lozano hits a low pass to Edwin Heesakkers. Edwin Heesakkers knocks the ball forward to Max Hill. Max Hill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Johnny Inia who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 5 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 15 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 3 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 71.1111111111111 vs 28.8888888888889
Play Area
Home team third: 30.00%, Midfield: 41.11%, Away team third: 28.89%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edwin Heesakkers of Hull City

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Alex Di Masi (DEF)
6
6
4. Pierre Njanka (DEF)
6
6
6. Paul Falk (MID)
8
7. Hauke Bartsch (MID)
7
9. Max Hill (ATT)
8
10. Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
8
11. Marcel Vogel (ATT)
6

12. Henry Greening (ATT)
0
13. Dave Vickers (GK)
0
14. Scott Greig (DEF)
0

1. Johnny Inia (GK)
7
2. Billy Britton (DEF)
6
6
6
6. Ruben Timmer (MID)
6
6
6

6
14. Kew Boussatta (ATT)
6