- Date:2008-09-21
- Kick-off:15:00
- Venue:Kingston Communications Stadium
- Attendance:24845
- Referee:Mason, L
Live Commentary
90mins
The referee blows the final whistle to the relief of the Hull fans, and the points are shared
90mins
Everton appeal for a penalty as Vaughan goes down but nothing's given
90mins
It's a fantastic end to the game as both sides look for the winner
88mins
James Vaughan is on for Ayegbeni Yakubu, as Osman's shot is just over the bar
88mins
George Boateng's free-kick is cleared and Everton break again
87mins
Marouane Fellaini is booked for a challenge on Dean Marney as Hull win a free-kick
85mins
Louis Saha shoots into the sidenetting as Everton go for the winner
83mins
It's all Everton with Mikel Arteta running things in the middle and Louis Saha causing all sorts of problems
82mins
Hull are trying to save a point as George Boateng comes on for Marlon King
79mins
Everton are right back in it as Louis Saha and Yakubu exchange passess before Leon Osman nips in to finish high in the Hull net
79mins
Louis Saha appeals for a penalty after going down after a challenge from Kamil Zayatte but nothing's given
78mins
There's almost another own goal from the corner as the ball bounces off Bernard Mendy into Boaz Myhill's grateful arms
77mins
Everton are on fire and a Louis Saha effort is delected wide for a corner
74mins
Everton's pressure pays off as Tim Cahill's shot crashes off the bar and hits the line, and is given by the linesman
70mins
Caleb Folan replaces Daniel Cousin who goes off to a standing ovation
70mins
Joleon Lescott sends an effort high over the bar
68mins
Mikel Arteta's free-kick goes out for a corner, which is eventually cleared
68mins
Louis Saha has been a constant threat and has won a free-kick 17 yards out
66mins
Hull seem happy to sit back and let Everton play
64mins
Louis Saha forces a good save from Myhill following a great pass from Mikel Arteta
62mins
Mikel Arteta swings in a corner which is easily collected by Myhill
59mins
Tim Cahill sends a shot wide after being set up by Louis Saha
57mins
Michael Turner has a shot which is well handled by Tim Howard
56mins
Michael Turner is doing well against Yakubu as Everton try to press forward
55mins
There's confusion in the Hull defence from an Everton free-kick but they eventually clear to ease the pressure
54mins
Hull are working hard and closing Everton down, forcing them to build again from the back
52mins
The Hull fans are in full voice now
49mins
Everton have conceded from another corner, Phil Neville heading past his own keeper, but Marlon King is trying to claim it
48mins
Myhill is back to his feet following that head injury
46mins
Louis Saha and Joleon Lescott are on for Segundo Castillo and Leighton Baines as David Moyes looks for improvement
46mins
Boaz Myhill saves well at the feet of Yakubu from an Everton corner and has stayed down
46mins
The second half is underway as Hull look to build on their first-half lead
45mins
Hull deserve their lead against an Everton side which is playing some good football but has no cutting edge
43mins
Kamil Zayatte is winning the battle against Yakubu as Everton pump the ball forwards, looking for an equaliser before half-time
41mins
Hull are working hard and deserve their lead as they are roared on by their fans
39mins
Everton are trying to build again but they have no cutting edge at the moment
37mins
Tim Howard is called on again as Marlon King comes forward and almost forces the Everton keeper to handle out of the area
36mins
Hull look comfortable in possession but the final ball is not making much inpact
34mins
Segundo Castillo is impressing for Everton with some skilful play as the Toffees move forward
32mins
Hull are playing well but Dean Marney's latest effort is straight at Tim Howard
31mins
Daniel Cousin has a shot on the turn which is deflected over for a corner
30mins
Phil Neville is complaining he's been elbowed by Kamil Zayatte but the referee isn't interested
28mins
Phil Neville and Peter Halmosi are having an interesting battle, the latest decision going the Everton man's way
26mins
Marlon King puts the ball just wide from the free-kick
26mins
Phil Neville concedes a free-kick ijust outside the D as he fouls Peter Halmosi
25mins
Everton are moving the ball well but Hull are matching them defensively
23mins
Everton have a corner but they waste it as the offside flag is raised
22mins
Yakubu has a shot which is well saved following good work from Marouane Fellaini
21mins
Hull are pressing forward for more goals with Daniel Cousin causing concern for Everton as Phil Jagielka heads back to his keeper
18mins
Michael Turner heads past Tim Howard from a Dean Marney corner to give the Tigers the lead
17mins
Bernard Mendy puts a shot high over the bar, making amends for giving the ball away in defence just seconds before
15mins
Hull win a free-kick for a Phil Neville push on Peter Halmosi but Leighton Baines clears
14mins
Tim Cahill and Marouane Fellaini get in each other's way in the Hull penalty area and Hull are able to clear
13mins
Everton defend the corner well and Hull can't make the most of their chance
13mins
Hull win a corner as a Daniel Cousin effort is put behind
12mins
Leon Osman shoots wide from a Tim Cahill cross following patient build-up play from Everton
11mins
Hull are trying to build attacks with Andy Dawson instrumental in getting the home side forward
9mins
There's not much goalmouth action so far as the sides feel each other out
7mins
The game is yet to settle into any sort of pattern in the sunshine
5mins
Mikel Arteta tries his luck from 25 yards as the Hull defence backs off but it's well over the bar
4mins
Marouane Fellaini has a shot but it's well handled by Boaz Myhill
3mins
Everton have settled down after almost going behind early on as they try to control possession
2mins
An early chance for Hull from good work on the left but Bernard Mendy's header is straight at Tim Howard
1mins
We're underway at the KC Stadium in front of a full house
0mins
Hull go into the today's game looking to build on their impressive start to the season, while the Toffees have a 100 per cent record on the road
Match Preview
Fifth-placed Hull City entertain an Everton side that has shown their best form away from home so far this season.
The Tigers have already won two Premier League games this term following their surprise promotion via the play-offs and bounced back superbly from their 5-0 mauling by Wigan Athletic to win 2-1 at troubled Newcastle United last time out.
Seven points from four games represents the best start made by a newly-promoted side to the Premier League since Portsmouth's encouraging opening five years ago.
Hull boss Phil Brown is unsurprised by his team's good start though, saying: "Maybe a few people within the club are surprised, I'm not sure, but I don't get that feeling from any of my backroom staff.
"I don't get that from the majority of the players but I don't honestly know, you'd have to ask each and every individual."
Brown will be unable to call on the services of Craig Fagan after the former Derby County striker had his leg broken by Newcastle's Danny Guthrie in the closing stages of the Tigers' win at St James' Park.
Fagan is unlikely to play again until December but there is hope that George Boateng could return to action this weekend after missing the last three league matches with a thigh strain.
Daniel Cousin will have to wait another week before making his debut for Brown's side as the 31-year-old striker serves the final game of his two-match ban following his red card in Rangers' 4-2 win at Celtic last month.
Everton have managed to lose both their home games so far, but won at West Brom and Stoke City on their travels so will have the chance to beat their third promoted side on Sunday.
The Goodison Park injury list finally shows some sign of improving with Tim Cahill returning from a six-month lay-off to score the winner at the Britannia Stadium in a 3-2 success last Sunday.
However, Lars Jacobsen will be sidelined for up to four months after dislocating his shoulder while on international duty.
Andy van der Meyde (hamstring), Steven Pienaar (toe), Louis Saha (calf) and Tony Hibbert (knee ligament) also remain in the treatment room.
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Match Report
Hull City had to settle for a point at the KC Stadium after they were pegged back by Everton despite being two goals ahead.
A header from Michael Turner and a Phil Neville own goal saw the Tigers comfortably in front, but second-half strikes from Tim Cahill and Leon Osman drew the game level.
The home side came close to taking the lead early on as Peter Halmosi raced down the left and swung in a cross towards Bernard Mendy, but the Frenchman's header was well saved by Tim Howard.
Everton had a chance soon after as Neville played the ball into Osman, who found space in the box but he could only drag his shot wide from 12 yards.
Hull then took the lead on 18 minutes as Dean Marney swung in a right-footed corner onto the head of Turner, who made no mistake at the back post with a thumping finish.
Yakubu had a chance to level soon after but his half-volley from just inside the box was well turned away by keeper Boaz Myhill.
A foul by Neville on Halmosi midway through the half saw the Tigers awarded a free-kick on the edge of the box, but Marlon King's rifling effort sailed past the post.
Phil Brown's men found themselves 2-0 up early in the second half as another curling corner from Marney caused confusion in the Everton six-yard box resulting in Neville heading the ball towards his own goal past a flailing Howard and into the back of the net.
Substitute Louis Saha had a great chance to grab one back on 60 minutes as he raced 20 yards in on goal, but his effort from 12 yards was saved tremendously by Myhill.
The visitors did grab one back on 73 minutes as the linesman ruled Cahill's effort had gone over the line as he smashed the ball against the underside of the crossbar from 10 yards.
Everton took the game to Hull and drew level on 78 minutes as neat work from Saha allowed Yakubu to play in a low cross from the left to Osman, who fired the ball into the back of the net from eight yards.
Osman nearly found the winner in the dying minutes but his arrowed effort from 20 yards whistled just over the bar.
Everton Team
Hull City | Everton |
Corners
| 4 | 6 |
Fouls
| 11 | 12 |
Goal attempts
| 9 | 17 |
Shots off target
| 4 | 9 |
Offsides
| 4 | 4 |



90mins
Hull throw everyone forward as they win a free-kick in the centre circle but they can't take advantage and the move breaks down