Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Everton. A crowd of 16,097 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
2.06
0-0Mikael Hyypia passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida makes a simple pass to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez advances inside the box! Leonardo Hernandez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
3.48
Pape Vilda knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez rushes past Mick Deane! Leonardo Hernandez rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.21
Danny Greaves darts forward. Danny Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
6.13
0-1Pape Vilda makes a probing pass to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.04
Mick Deane sees Simon Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
12.53
0-1Dean Rodgers takes a quick throw-in. With imagination, Simon Fletcher plays the ball forward to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
15.36
Seth McManaman makes a simple pass to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez makes a simple pass, allowing Carlton Perry to run into the box. Carlton Perry tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.42
Seth McManaman passes the ball forward to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leonardo Hernandez!
21.33
Mikael Hyypia runs forward with the ball. Mikael Hyypia flicks a high pass forward to Leonardo Hernandez who brings the ball neatly under control. Leonardo Hernandez lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Ortega. With a superhuman jump, Sebastian Ortega connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Liam Waters!
30.17
Ralph Hurst knocks the ball forward to Pape Vilda. Pape Vilda kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastian Ortega. Sebastian Ortega controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carlton Perry through on goal. Carlton Perry cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Liam Waters reads it well. Fabulous stop!
34.59
Mick Deane volleys a long ball forward. Les Owen shoots from distance but Saidu A. Garba is on top of it.
38.36
Seeing a gap ahead, Danny Greaves laces a weighted ball forward to Simon Fletcher. Simon Fletcher passes the ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.40
Dean Rodgers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dean Rodgers tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
42.56
0-2Sebastian Ortega barges into Mick Deane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mick Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.19
With a delightful solo run, Carlos Almeida stretches the opposition's defence. Carlos Almeida controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Good keeping from Liam Waters as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
45.00
0-2Seth McManaman takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Adam Beckham rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Everton appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
45.00
Everton kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Les Owen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
48.19
Seth McManaman threads a neat ball through to Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry shoots from 20 yards. Liam Waters gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
49.04
0-2Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
51.41
Dean Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Les Owen. Les Owen connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.38
1-2Marcus Kahn knocks the ball forward to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry flicks the ball with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Frank Whelan. That should have been a goal!
57.26
Pape Vilda makes a simple pass to Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
59.38
Sebastian Ortega flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez tries a spectacular long range effort but Liam Waters is on top of it.
61.33
Pape Vilda flicks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Hernandez. Leonardo Hernandez shoots from 20 yards. Liam Waters comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.48
Danny Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Fletcher. Simon Fletcher passes the ball forward to Les Owen. Les Owen shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
69.09
1-2Simon Fletcher hacks Pape Vilda from behind! Simon Fletcher is warned by the referee! Pape Vilda hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.45
1-2Dean Rodgers threads the ball through to Matt Law. Matt Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Lopez but he's offside!
85.57
Mikael Hyypia makes a probing pass to Carlos Almeida. Carlos Almeida controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carlton Perry. Carlton Perry shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
87.34
Danny Greaves threads the ball through to Simon Fletcher. With imagination, Simon Fletcher plays the ball forward to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
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Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Liam Waters (GK)
8
2. Frank Whelan (DEF)
6
3. Danny Greaves (DEF)
7
4. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
5. Steve Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Simon Fletcher (MID)
6
7. Dean Rodgers (MID)
7
8. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Julian Lopez (ATT)
6
10. Les Owen (ATT)
7
11. Matt Law (ATT)
6
12. Edward Batty (GK)
0
13. Oscar Martin (MID)
0
14. Ian Hurst (MID)
0
1. Saidu A. Garba (GK)
7
2. Ralph Hurst (DEF)
6
3. Mikael Hyypia (DEF)
7
4. Marcus Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Adam Beckham (MID)
6
6. Carlos Almeida (MID)
7
7. Pape Vilda (MID)
7
8. Seth McManaman (MID)
7
9. Sebastian Ortega (ATT)
6
10. Leonardo Hernandez (ATT)
9
11. Carlton Perry (ATT)
8
12. Tommaso Mangone (DEF)
0
13. Marco Van Gastel (DEF)
0
14. Dominique Strgeon (DEF)
0