Match Report
Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 17,846 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hull City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City get the match underway!
3.04
0-0Hauke Bartsch threads the ball through to Bernard Wome. Bernard Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Stuart Gascoigne. Excellent save.
4.17
0-0Anton Busse makes an attacking run forward. Anton Busse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Tiler.
6.06
0-0Charles-Edward Ghanhouan comes in with a late challenge on James Bruneau. The referee calls over Charles-Edward Ghanhouan and warns him to calm down! James Bruneau hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.23
Leon George surges forward with the ball. Leon George knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork beats his man to it with a header but Jose Javier Jimenez is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
14.54
Anton Busse makes a probing pass to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch tries a spectacular long range effort. Stuart Gascoigne easily gets down and covers it.
15.28
1-0Anton Busse sees Bernard Wome in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Wome whips in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
20.34
1-0Alex Di Masi flicks a high pass forward. Adolfo Ortiz controls it well on his chest. Adolfo Ortiz sees Bernard Wome in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Bernard Wome lofts in a cross ball towards Anton Busse. Anton Busse is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.26
Dominic Mcallister kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork hits a low pass to James Bruneau. James Bruneau knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.01
Hauke Bartsch controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Busse. Anton Busse shoots from distance. Stuart Gascoigne gets down and covers it.
26.57
Kemal Tiler threads the ball through to Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia beats his man to it with a header. Jose Javier Jimenez didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
36.02
1-0Anton Busse hits a low pass to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch rushes past Dominic Mcallister! Hauke Bartsch comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball dips but Dominic Mcallister blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
38.18
Seeing a gap ahead, Anton Busse plays the ball forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch cuts inside the box! Hauke Bartsch rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
39.17
Dominic Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer makes a simple pass to Peter Prior. Peter Prior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Birmingham City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hull City get the second half underway!
49.50
Seeing a gap ahead, Anton Busse plays the ball forward to Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.03
Ivan Huckerby hits a low pass to Patricio Ferrer. Patricio Ferrer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Jose Javier Jimenez.
57.52
Pierre Njanka catches Claudio Garcia on the ankles. The referee calls over Pierre Njanka and warns him to calm down! Claudio Garcia hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.52
1-0Hull City have made 3 substitutions with Michael Barton replacing Charles-Edward Ghanhouan, Arthur Brown replacing Anton Busse and Emile Oakes replacing Bernard Wome .Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Mick Harrison replacing Leon George and Callum Strachan replacing Claudio Garcia .
65.35
Ivan Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Callum Strachan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Callum Strachan knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Huckerby. With a superhuman jump, Ivan Huckerby connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.02
Pierre Njanka makes a simple pass to Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kemal Tiler.
73.47
Mick Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Peter Prior. Peter Prior tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
75.25
Hauke Bartsch passes the ball forward to Markus Witte. Markus Witte whips in a cross ball towards Emile Oakes. Emile Oakes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
77.19
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Jermaine Mccann replacing Harry Maddison .
78.23
Mick Harrison passes the ball forward to Peter Prior. Peter Prior shoots from long range but is denied by Jose Javier Jimenez. Excellent save.
81.51
Pierre Njanka advances with the ball. Pierre Njanka flicks a high pass forward. Helder Lopes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Helder Lopes lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Bartsch. Hauke Bartsch outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Stuart Gascoigne comfortably picks it out of the air!
84.44
Patricio Ferrer flicks a high pass forward. James Bruneau holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. James Bruneau tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jose Javier Jimenez!
89.07
Pierre Njanka brings the ball forward. Pierre Njanka knocks in a cross ball towards Helder Lopes. Helder Lopes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
90.00
Ivan Huckerby sees space and advances. Ivan Huckerby plays a quick one-two with Peter Prior and rushes in on goal... Ivan Huckerby takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ivan Huckerby of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jose Javier Jimenez (GK)
8
2. Alex Di Masi (DEF)
6
3. Charles-Edward Ghanhouan (DEF)
5
4. Pierre Njanka (DEF)
7
5. Eduardo Lozano (DEF)
6
6. Hauke Bartsch (MID)
8
7. Anton Busse (MID)
7
8. Bernard Wome (ATT)
7
9. Markus Witte (ATT)
8
10. Helder Lopes (ATT)
6
11. Adolfo Ortiz (ATT)
6
12. Michael Barton (DEF)
6
13. Arthur Brown (ATT)
6
14. Emile Oakes (ATT)
6
1. Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
8
2. Dominic Mcallister (DEF)
7
3. Harry Maddison (DEF)
6
4. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
6
5. Patricio Ferrer (MID)
6
6. Leon George (MID)
6
7. Ivan Huckerby (MID)
9
8. James Bruneau (MID)
6
9. Peter Prior (ATT)
6
10. Tony Wallwork (ATT)
6
11. Claudio Garcia (ATT)
6
12. Jermaine Mccann (DEF)
6
13. Mick Harrison (MID)
6
14. Callum Strachan (ATT)
6