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 Port Vale 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 3-5-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hull City are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.
0.00
0-0Hull City kick off!
2.50
0-0Ronnie Christie hits a low pass to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
6.14
0-0Ronnie Christie threads a neat ball through to Darren Laver. Darren Laver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.34
Alberto Bailey pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alberto Bailey threads a neat ball through to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mcgreal. Eddie Mcgreal finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
12.54
0-0Ronnie Christie barges into Alun Jobson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Jobson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.05
Craig Lightfoot comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Christie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Christie runs off the knock.
15.11
Alun Jobson catches Ronnie Christie on the ankles. Alun Jobson is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Christie stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.43
0-1Ronnie Christie flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Mcgreal holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Mcgreal deftly passes the ball to Jon Joseph, releasing him through on goal. Jon Joseph muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.01
0-1Ronnie Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nicky Kasper reads it well. Good save!
27.25
Ronnie Christie knocks the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu cuts inside the box! Ole Kanu shows great control and tries a shot on goal but is denied by Nicky Kasper. Excellent save.
32.01
Liam Grondin makes a simple pass to Ronnie Christie. Ronnie Christie threads a neat ball through to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.37
Alun Jobson sees a break and surges forward. Alun Jobson whips in a cross ball towards Tiago Marques. Tiago Marques knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Syd Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Shaw. Nwankwo Shaw knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Stone. Peter Stone tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hull City appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. The Port Vale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Port Vale kicking off!
48.43
Liam Grondin brings the ball forward. Liam Grondin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Mcgreal. Eddie Mcgreal makes a deft header. Solid save from Nicky Kasper.
49.44
Jon Joseph clumsily knocks into Craig Lightfoot. The referee calls over Jon Joseph and shows him a yellow card! Craig Lightfoot stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.14
Ronnie Christie threads a neat ball through to Darren Laver. Darren Laver shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
60.29
1-1Hull City have made 2 substitutions with Marc Gardner replacing Nigel Cadamarteri and Robert Hunt replacing Peter Stone .
63.28
Ronnie Christie sees a break and surges forward. Ronnie Christie whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Mcgreal. Eddie Mcgreal beats his man to it with a header but it is miles over!
67.31
Ronnie Christie knocks the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.15
1-1Marc Gardner kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Shaw. Nwankwo Shaw flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Hunt. Robert Hunt knocks the ball forward to Tiago Marques but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
77.33
Hull City have made a substitution with John Westwood replacing Daniele Vieira .Port Vale have made a substitution with Thierry Burbage replacing Jon Joseph .
79.50
Mauricio Caballero passes the ball forward to Ole Kanu. Ole Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Darren Laver. Darren Laver powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Darren Laver!
85.39
Syd Makin takes it forward alone. Syd Makin surges forward with the ball. Syd Makin kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Marques but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.53
Nwankwo Shaw clumsily knocks into Ronnie Christie. Nwankwo Shaw is shown the yellow card! Ronnie Christie runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Tiago Marques 42 | Jon Joseph 21 Darren Laver 80 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicky Kasper (GK)
7
2. Syd Makin (DEF)
7
3. Craig Lightfoot (DEF)
5
4. Nigel Cadamarteri (DEF)
6
5. Alun Jobson (MID)
7
6. Nwankwo Shaw (MID)
6
7. Daniele Vieira (MID)
6
8. Matthew Sharpe (MID)
6
9. Duncan Higginbotham (MID)
6
10. Peter Stone (ATT)
6
11. Tiago Marques (ATT)
8
12. Marc Gardner (ATT)
6
13. John Westwood (ATT)
6
14. Robert Hunt (GK)
6
1. Seth Cooke (GK)
6
2. Stuart Collymore (DEF)
6
3. Stephen Etherington (DEF)
6
4. Liam Grondin (DEF)
7
5. Alberto Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Mauricio Caballero (MID)
6
7. Ronnie Christie (MID)
8
8. Ole Kanu (ATT)
8
9. Darren Laver (ATT)
8
10. Jon Joseph (ATT)
7
11. Eddie Mcgreal (ATT)
7
12. Rio Etherington (DEF)
0
13. Jacob Lumsdon (MID)
0
14. Thierry Burbage (ATT)
6