Match report

Cardiff Defeats Hull City 2-0 in Championship Clash

Hull City
Hull City
0–2
FT
Cardiff
Cardiff
Apr 28, 2018

Cardiff demonstrated their playoff ambitions with a convincing 2-0 victory over Hull City at the KCOM Stadium. Sam Morrison's brace sealed the win, frustrating Hull City's quest for a comeback. The result underscores Cardiff's resilience and Hull City's struggle in the latter part of the Championship season.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Hull City 0-2 Cardiff
  • • Goals: Sam Morrison (32', 80')
  • • Yellow cards: S. Kingsley (3'), M. Henriksen (45'), D. Meyler (70') for Hull City; Marko Grujić (30'), J. Ralls (60') for Cardiff
  • • Substitutions: A. MacDonald (14'), W. Keane (66'), K. Grosicki (73') for Hull City; A. Gunnarsson (10'), C. Bryson (46'), G. Madine (90') for Cardiff

Lineups

Hull City

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 A. McGregor (G)
  • 21 M. Dawson (D)
  • 50 A. MacDonald (D)
  • 28 S. Kingsley (D)
  • 34 O. Aina (D)
  • 8 D. Meyler (M)
  • 22 M. Henriksen (M)
  • 49 H. Wilson (M)
  • 7 K. Grosicki (M)
  • 25 F. Campbell (F)
  • 19 W. Keane (F)

Substitutes

  • 3 O. Mazuch
  • 20 J. Bowen
  • 11 Jon Toral
  • 4 J. Irvine
  • 9 N. Dicko
  • 12 D. Marshall
  • 29 F. Tomori

Cardiff

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 25 N. Etheridge (G)
  • 2 L. Peltier (D)
  • 14 S. Bamba (D)
  • 4 S. Morrison (D)
  • 3 J. Bennett (D)
  • 18 C. Paterson (M)
  • 17 A. Gunnarsson (M)
  • 19 N. Mendez-Laing (F)
  • 8 J. Ralls (M)
  • 33 J. Hoilett (F)
  • 10 K. Zohorè (F)

Substitutes

  • 24 M. Grujić
  • 21 C. Bryson
  • 44 G. Madine
  • 5 B. Écuélé Manga
  • 13 A. Pilkington
  • 28 B. Murphy
  • 29 J. Ward

Timeline

  1. Hull City
    3' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    S. Kingsley
  2. Cardiff
    10' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Gunnarsson · On: Marko Grujić
  3. Hull City
    14' Hull City subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. MacDonald · On: O. Mazuch
  4. Cardiff
    30' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    Marko Grujić
  5. Cardiff
    32' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Morrison · Assist: J. Ralls
  6. Hull City
    45' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    M. Henriksen
  7. Cardiff
    46' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marko Grujić · On: C. Bryson
  8. Cardiff
    60' Cardiff Card · Yellow Card
    J. Ralls
  9. Hull City
    66' Hull City subst · Substitution 2
    Off: W. Keane · On: Jarrod Bowen
  10. Hull City
    70' Hull City Card · Yellow Card
    D. Meyler
  11. Hull City
    73' Hull City subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Grosicki · On: Jon Toral
  12. Cardiff
    80' Cardiff Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Morrison · Assist: N. Mendez-Laing
  13. Cardiff
    90' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3
    Off: K. Zohorè · On: G. Madine

Match Stats

Stat Hull City Cardiff
Fouls 15 15
Pass Accuracy 75% 48%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards 0 0
Total Shots 8 12
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 479 228
Yellow Cards 3 2
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 0 6
Shots off Target 3 3
Possession 66% 34%
Accurate Passes 361 110
Shots Inside Box 3 8
Saves 4 0
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow card for S. Kingsley (3') of Hull City likely affected their momentum and defensive solidity.
  • ▸ Sam Morrison's goal in the 32nd minute broke the deadlock and marked a turning point in the match, providing Cardiff with a strong psychological advantage.
  • ▸ The second goal by Morrison in the 80th minute put the match out of reach for Hull City, who struggled to find a response despite having multiple substitutions.