Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at KC Stadium where Hull City play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 14,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hull City and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hull City and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Arthur Dixon.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
2.05
0-0Kemal Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Bratseth. Lars Bratseth flicks a high pass forward. Silvio Monteiro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Silvio Monteiro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Franzone but the linesman indicates offside!
16.02
Aabraham Litmanen makes a probing pass to Jose Mendes. Jose Mendes knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Ronnie Turpijn is offside!
18.02
0-0Kemal Tiler catches Shaun Wainwright on the ankles. The referee calls over Kemal Tiler and shows him a yellow card! Shaun Wainwright runs off the knock.
20.28
0-0Jose Mendes picks a pass forward to Jon Sherwood. Jon Sherwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Darren Boertien. Excellent save.
24.22
0-0Stefán Bergvinsson comes in with a late challenge on Jose Mendes. The referee brings Stefán Bergvinsson to one side and gives him a warning! Jose Mendes runs off the knock.
26.03
0-0Jose Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Aabraham Litmanen collects the pass. Aabraham Litmanen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Bill Clapham.
27.45
Stanley Granville sees Stefán Bergvinsson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefán Bergvinsson edges inside the box! Stefán Bergvinsson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
28.53
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
30.35
0-0Jose Mendes hacks Bill Clapham from behind! The referee warns Jose Mendes to calm down! Bill Clapham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.41
Shaun Wainwright flicks a high pass forward. Jon Sherwood controls it well on his chest. Jon Sherwood knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bill Clapham.
33.21
Eduardo Lozano makes a simple pass to Jon Sherwood. Jon Sherwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Wainwright. Shaun Wainwright shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Darren Boertien!
39.43
Eduardo Lozano threads a neat ball through to Jose Mendes. Jose Mendes chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Sherwood. Jon Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance. Good keeping from Darren Boertien as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.41
0-0Corner kick to Hull City. Aabraham Litmanen plays it out to the edge of the box. Stanley Granville reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
44.57
Kemal Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Lars Bratseth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Bratseth flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Franzone. Alfredo Franzone skips past Alec Cleland! Alfredo Franzone rockets a shot on goal but Garry Glass is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
45.00
0-0Aabraham Litmanen flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Turpijn collects the pass. Ronnie Turpijn lofts in a cross ball towards Aabraham Litmanen. Aabraham Litmanen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City have changed their lineup with Alistair Griffin replacing Jose Mendes. Barnsley appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hull City kick off!
53.03
1-0Jon Sherwood hits a low pass to Ed Davids. Ed Davids whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Wainwright. Shaun Wainwright outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
57.10
Pierre Njanka flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Griffin who takes it down. Alistair Griffin surges forward with the ball. Alistair Griffin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Boertien who gathers it comfortably.
60.24
Bill Clapham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefán Bergvinsson. Stefán Bergvinsson threads the ball through to Lars Bratseth. Lars Bratseth knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Monteiro. Silvio Monteiro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.22
Alistair Griffin hacks Bill Clapham from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Bill Clapham is taking some rough treatment out there!
65.24
Jon Sherwood receives the ball from a throw-in from Aabraham Litmanen. Jon Sherwood sees Alistair Griffin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Griffin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.13
Nicolas Gil hits a low pass to Lars Bratseth. Without breaking stride, Lars Bratseth plays the ball forward to Dion Wallwork. Dion Wallwork rushes past Alec Cleland! Dion Wallwork takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Garry Glass. What a save!
67.58
Bill Clapham kicks a strong pass forward to Stefán Bergvinsson. Stefán Bergvinsson flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Franzone collects the pass. Alfredo Franzone tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Barnsley are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
73.52
Aabraham Litmanen plays the ball forward to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn lofts in a cross ball towards Aabraham Litmanen. Aabraham Litmanen directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Aabraham Litmanen!
77.43
2-1Barnsley have made a substitution with Jimmy Haise replacing Silvio Monteiro .
78.47
Stanley Granville hacks Aabraham Litmanen from behind! The referee brings Stanley Granville to one side and gives him a warning! Aabraham Litmanen runs off the knock.
81.53
Kemal Tiler catches Alistair Griffin on the ankles. The referee calls over Kemal Tiler and warns him to calm down! Alistair Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
83.29
Pierre Njanka kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.34
Aabraham Litmanen makes a beautiful solo run. Aabraham Litmanen lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
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. Garry Glass (GK)
7
2. Michael Barton (DEF)
6
3. Pierre Njanka (DEF)
7
4. Alec Cleland (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Lozano (DEF)
6
6. Jon Sherwood (MID)
7
7. Jose Mendes (MID)
6
8. Aabraham Litmanen (MID)
9
9. Ronnie Turpijn (ATT)
8
10. Ed Davids (ATT)
6
11. Shaun Wainwright (ATT)
8
12. Tomas Postiga (MID)
0
13. Francisco Diez (GK)
0
14. Alistair Griffin (MID)
6
1. Darren Boertien (GK)
7
2. Stanley Granville (DEF)
6
3. Kemal Tiler (DEF)
5
4. Bill Clapham (DEF)
6
5. Nicolas Gil (DEF)
6
6. Gareth Beckham (MID)
6
7. Stefán Bergvinsson (MID)
6
8. Lars Bratseth (MID)
7
9. Alfredo Franzone (ATT)
6
10. Dion Wallwork (ATT)
6
11. Silvio Monteiro (ATT)
7
12. Niccolo Kanu (DEF)
0
13. Alfred Murrin (MID)
0
14. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
6