Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     WrexhamWrexham
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Enrique HierroE. Hierro50
G
1
G
47Graham WrightG. Wright
Diogo MarquesD. Marques52
D
2
D
54Graeme Wright-PhillipsG. Wright-Phillips
Eddie StewartE. Stewart48
D
3
D
52Teddy MarshallT. Marshall
Niccolo MckayN. Mckay46
D
captain4
D
47Scott TilerS. Tiler
James GascoigneJ. Gascoigne45
D
5captain
D
46Warren InceW. Ince
Kevin DittrichK. Dittrich61
M
6
M
55Steven EadieS. Eadie
Marcel WilkeM. Wilke46
M
7
M
52Peter ForbesP. Forbes
Eddie RichardsE. Richards45
M
8
M
48Edward BeattieE. Beattie
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira60
A
9
A
49Stephen PlattS. Platt
Stuart LawS. Law54
A
10
A
48Anthony GoodwinA. Goodwin
Julian CrooksJ. Crooks51
A
11
A
44Edward MurrayE. Murray
 
Pedro GouameneP. Gouamene50
A
12
D
45Joe MarsdenJ. Marsden
Scott BishopS. Bishop48
A
13
M
42Titus TaylorT. Taylor
Clive McManamanC. McManaman46
A
14
A
42Jacob WalkerJ. Walker

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,040 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hartlepool United and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
4.44
With imagination, Teddy Marshall laces a weighted ball forward to Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
10.05
Edward Beattie makes a simple pass to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
12.16
Kevin Dittrich knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.11
Edward Beattie threads a neat ball through to Edward Murray. Edward Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Hierro who gathers it comfortably.
16.58
With a delightful solo run, Eddie Richards stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Richards finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Graham Wright manages to keep it out.
18.48
Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Vieira shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
22.44
Eddie Richards hits a low pass to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.52
Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Graham Wright with no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
33.12
James Gascoigne sees a break and surges forward. James Gascoigne runs deep into the other half of the pitch. James Gascoigne shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Graham Wright manages to gather it.
36.48
James Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dittrich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Dittrich threads the ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.15
Eddie Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Wilke holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira collects the pass. Guilherme Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
40.58
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
42.46
Steven Eadie takes it forward alone. Steven Eadie lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
44.06
Diogo Marques darts forward. Diogo Marques controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Teddy Marshall pushes mid-way up the pitch. Teddy Marshall sees Edward Murray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Murray lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wrexham kick off!
48.30
Peter Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
51.13
Peter Forbes passes the ball forward to Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.57
Warren Ince brings the ball forward. Warren Ince threads a neat ball through to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Murray. Edward Murray rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.28
Marcel Wilke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
60.02
Wrexham have made a substitution with Titus Taylor replacing Edward Beattie .
63.46
Steven Eadie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Murray. Edward Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Diogo Marques.
65.12
With great vision, Graeme Wright-Phillips plays the ball forward to Peter Forbes. Peter Forbes plays the ball forward to Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Stewart.
66.10
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
67.10
Warren Ince receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Tiler. Warren Ince plays the ball forward to Steven Eadie. Steven Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Platt. Stephen Platt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Stewart.
85.03
Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Law who brings the ball under control. Stuart Law shoots from 20 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.31
Steven Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Edward Murray. Edward Murray deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Goodwin but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Diogo Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards threads a neat ball through to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Wright who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Wrexham
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
6
0
Shots off Target
2
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.1%
46.9%
Play Area
29.6%
43.2%
27.2%

Scorers
Julian Crooks 27, 57
Stuart Law 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Julian Crooks of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Enrique Hierro (GK)
6
2.Diogo Marques (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Mckay (DEF)
6
5.James Gascoigne (DEF)
7
6.Kevin Dittrich (MID)
6
7.Marcel Wilke (MID)
8
8.Eddie Richards (MID)
7
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Law (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Julian Crooks (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
13.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
14.Clive McManaman (ATT)
0

1.Graham Wright (GK)
7
2.Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Marshall (DEF)
6
4.Scott Tiler (DEF)
6
5.Warren Ince (DEF)
6
6.Steven Eadie (MID)
7
7.Peter Forbes (MID)
6
8.Edward Beattie (MID)
6
9.Stephen Platt (ATT)
6
10.Anthony Goodwin (ATT)
6
11.Edward Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Marsden (DEF)
0
13.Titus Taylor (MID)
6
14.Jacob Walker (ATT)
0