Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,850 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
2.48
0-0Chris Dichio plays a long ball forward. Eoin Mowbray controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Enrique Hierro gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
3.26
Marcel Wilke changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks flicks the ball with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
4.25
0-0Julian Crooks barges into Ledley Fox. Julian Crooks is given a warning by the referee! Ledley Fox stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.26
Marcel Wilke threads the ball through to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Frank Middleton!
12.51
0-0James Gascoigne pushes up the pitch. James Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.17
0-0Kevin Dittrich flicks a high ball forward to Pedro Gouamene who takes it down. Pedro Gouamene whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
18.37
Niccolo Mckay chips the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Seeing a gap ahead, Marcel Wilke plays the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
21.41
0-0Tony Barry makes a strong solo run forward. Tony Barry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bill Lee. Bill Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Shearer but the referee indicates it's offside!
24.11
0-1Niccolo Mckay makes a probing pass to Marcel Wilke. With fabulous vision, Marcel Wilke plays the ball forward to Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene shoots from 25 yards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
28.35
Jason Mike makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Mckay.
32.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Jason Mike plays the ball forward to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
33.09
With vision, Eddie Stewart plays the ball forward to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks controls it well on his chest. Julian Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.16
Jason Mike makes an attacking run forward. Jason Mike runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Jason Mike provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.15
Eddie Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from outside the area but Frank Middleton reads it well. Well saved!
40.40
0-1Anton Röhlig comes in with a very late challenge on Kevin Dittrich. The referee motions to Anton Röhlig to come over. It's a red card!! Kevin Dittrich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Mowbray who brings the ball under control. Eoin Mowbray shoots from 20 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hartlepool United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the second half underway!
48.01
Pedro Gouamene hacks Tony Barry from behind! The referee brings Pedro Gouamene to one side and gives him a warning! Tony Barry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.12
Kevin Dittrich plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.20
Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks controls it well on his chest. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Schnellinger.
60.38
1-2James Gascoigne clumsily knocks into Morris Shearer. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Morris Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.36
Kevin Dittrich makes a simple pass to Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.29
Tony Barry makes a probing pass to Jason Mike. Jason Mike chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Bower. Chris Bower knocks the ball forward to Morris Shearer but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
67.39
Eddie Stewart threads a neat ball through to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
69.56
Ledley Fox threads a neat ball through to Jason Mike. Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Chris Bower controls it well on his chest. Chris Bower tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Enrique Hierro!
71.41
Niccolo Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Richards controls it well on his chest. Eddie Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene whips in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
73.46
Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Vieira who brings the ball neatly under control. Guilherme Vieira shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.40
1-2Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Wayne Richards replacing Chris Bower .
81.37
Kevin Dittrich makes a simple pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Frank Middleton!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
34.9%
41%
24.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jason Mike of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Frank Middleton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Alexander Schnellinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Tony Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Chris Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ledley Fox (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anton Röhlig (MID) |  | 3 |
| 7. | Jason Mike (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Morris Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eoin Mowbray (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Chris Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Bill Lee (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Matthew Charlton (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Titus Walsh (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wayne Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Enrique Hierro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diogo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Gascoigne (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Kevin Dittrich (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcel Wilke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eddie Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Julian Crooks (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Pedro Gouamene (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Scott Bishop (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clive McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Stockdale (DEF) | 0 | |