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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,631 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Hull City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
Hull City get the match underway!
3.42
Harry Grossman hacks Alberto Fowler from behind! The referee calls over Harry Grossman and warns him to calm down! Alberto Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.02
Ronnie Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Omer Lloyd. Omer Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Drake. Mick Drake knocks the ball forward to Titus Ball but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.14
Omer Lloyd barges into Marc Minelli. Omer Lloyd is warned by the referee! Marc Minelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.54
Richard Stockdale makes a probing pass to Alberto Fowler. Alberto Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.51
Harry Grossman comes in with a late challenge on Alberto Fowler. The referee calls over Harry Grossman and shows him a yellow card! Alberto Fowler grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.29
Ruel Pearce clumsily knocks into Mick Drake. Ruel Pearce is warned by the referee! Mick Drake runs off the knock.
21.36
Jermaine Ince flicks the ball to his team mate, Mick Drake. Mick Drake passes the ball forward but Eddie Nicholls is offside!
26.41
Richard Stockdale threads the ball through to Alberto Fowler. Alberto Fowler shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.22
Thierry Lawton knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Stockdale. Richard Stockdale controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Poggi. Mark Poggi shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.56
Ronnie Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Dalglish. Andy Dalglish knocks the ball forward to Titus Ball. Titus Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Drake. Mick Drake heads the ball goalwards but somehow Malcolm Cutler manages to keep it out.
30.45
Sol Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan threads the ball through to Alberto Fowler. Alberto Fowler shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.23
Thierry Lawton knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Fowler. Alberto Fowler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.39
Danny Thatcher makes a simple pass to Omer Lloyd. Omer Lloyd flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Nicholls. Eddie Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Ball. Titus Ball tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Crystal Palace kicking off!
48.16
Jermaine Ince clumsily knocks into Dean Milligan. The referee calls over Jermaine Ince and warns him to calm down! Dean Milligan gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.38
Andy Dalglish flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Nicholls. Eddie Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Ball. Titus Ball is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.38
Dean Milligan catches Andy Dalglish on the ankles. Dean Milligan is given a warning by the referee! Andy Dalglish carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.25
Harry Grossman knocks the ball forward to Jermaine Ince. Jermaine Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Ball. Titus Ball plays a perfect one-two with Eddie Nicholls and rushes in on goal... Titus Ball rockets a shot on goal. Malcolm Cutler easily smothers it.
63.32
Thierry Lawton advances with the ball. Thierry Lawton kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Fowler. Alberto Fowler whips in a cross ball towards Mark Poggi. Mark Poggi heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.59
Omer Lloyd threads the ball through to Titus Ball. Titus Ball goes all the way! Titus Ball shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
72.13
Danny Thatcher makes a simple pass to Andy Dalglish. Andy Dalglish makes a probing pass to Eddie Nicholls. Eddie Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Drake. Mick Drake powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.01
Omer Lloyd threads the ball through to Eddie Nicholls. Eddie Nicholls shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.56
Alberto Fowler catches Ronnie Mccann on the ankles. Alberto Fowler is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Mccann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.46
Emile Taylor makes a beautiful solo run. Emile Taylor knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Poggi. Mark Poggi flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.17
Harry Grossman makes a probing pass to Jermaine Ince. Jermaine Ince controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Nicholls. Eddie Nicholls shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
83.12
Omer Lloyd kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Drake. Mick Drake knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Malcolm Cutler who gathers it comfortably.
84.39
Jermaine Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Nicholls. Eddie Nicholls plays a perfect one-two with Mick Drake and rushes in on goal... Eddie Nicholls rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.16
Danny Thatcher hacks Mark Poggi from behind! Danny Thatcher is warned by the referee! Mark Poggi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Ronnie Mccann threads the ball through to Jermaine Ince. Jermaine Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Nicholls. Eddie Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Mick Drake. Mick Drake powers a header at goal but somehow Malcolm Cutler manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Titus Ball of Hull City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 0 vs 4
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 5
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.1176470588235 vs 55.8823529411765
Play Area
Home team third: 29.41%, Midfield: 43.14%, Away team third: 27.45%

Scorers