Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Wycombe Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Summerbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
3.44
Paul King knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rio Montague. Some good footwork from Rio Montague provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.15
Julian Crooks clumsily knocks into David Taylor. The referee warns Julian Crooks to calm down! David Taylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.09
Jermaine Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
15.00
Marcel Wilke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.13
Damien Weaver threads the ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a pass forward but Guilherme Vieira is yards offside!
24.04
David Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Mike Potts controls it well on his chest. Mike Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.06
Gilles Cutler makes a simple pass to Paul King. Paul King threads the ball through to Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Montague. Rio Montague connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
30.29
Niccolo Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Julian Midgley. The referee calls over Niccolo Mckay and shows him a yellow card! Julian Midgley stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.56
Alexander Todd runs straight at the opposition's defence. Alexander Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira beats his man to it with a header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Billy Law with no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
36.29
Adrian Bishop makes a simple pass to Nicholas Adams. Nicholas Adams knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall passes the ball forward to Rio Montague. Rio Montague looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.04
Damien Weaver makes a probing pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.01
Eddie Stewart makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Weaver. Damien Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
42.16
Niccolo Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Todd. Alexander Todd flicks a high pass forward to Julian Crooks who brings the ball under control. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
44.18
Alexander Todd takes a long throw-in. Marcel Wilke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from outside the area. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
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. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Wycombe Wanderers kicking off!
47.49
David Taylor threads a neat ball through to Paul King. Paul King knocks the ball forward to Rio Montague. Rio Montague shoots from 20 yards. Fredrik Grantt easily gets down and covers it.
49.23
Alexander Todd makes a probing pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a deft header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
53.55
Adrian Bishop threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Mortensen. Jermaine Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Montague. Rio Montague controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Fredrik Grantt manages to gather it effortlessly.
57.22
Paul King runs straight at the opposition's defence. Paul King shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
59.59
With a delightful solo run, Paul King stretches the opposition's defence. Paul King lofts in a cross ball towards Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.15
Marcel Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. David Taylor clumsily knocks into Stuart Law. Stuart Law appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
66.39
Paul King chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Fredrik Grantt!
69.28
Alexander Todd sees Julian Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Crooks shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
75.12
David Taylor flicks a high pass forward to Mike Potts who brings the ball under control. Mike Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Montague. Rio Montague whips in a cross ball towards Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley makes a looping header on goal but Eddie Stewart is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.44
David Taylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Mike Potts. Mike Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Montague. Rio Montague whips in a cross ball towards Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall connects with a diving header but it misses the target by a large margin!
81.06
David Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Potts. Mike Potts passes the ball forward to Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tim Marshall!
84.21
James Gascoigne threads the ball through to Damien Weaver. Damien Weaver makes a probing pass to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball comes off Gilles Cutler and the loose ball is cleared up field.
85.07
Gilles Cutler makes a probing pass to Mike Potts. Mike Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Tim Marshall. Tim Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Rio Montague. Rio Montague is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Fredrik Grantt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
James Stockdale advances with the ball. James Stockdale hits a low pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira skips past Adrian Bishop! Guilherme Vieira rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
5
8
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
27.5%
40%
32.5%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rio Montague of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Fredrik Grantt (GK)
7
2.Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
3.Niccolo Mckay (DEF)yellow card
5
4.James Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5.James Stockdale (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Todd (MID)
7
7.Marcel Wilke (MID)
6
8.Damien Weaver (MID)
6
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Stuart Law (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Julian Crooks (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
13.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
14.Clive McManaman (ATT)
0

1.Billy Law (GK)
6
2.Gilles Cutler (DEF)
6
3.Adrian Bishop (DEF)
6
4.David Taylor (DEF)
6
5.Nicholas Adams (MID)
6
6.Mike Potts (MID)
7
7.Paul King (MID)
7
8.Jermaine Mortensen (MID)
6
9.Julian Midgley (ATT)
6
10.Rio Montague (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Tim Marshall (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Danny Peckham (MID)
0
13.Liam Mckay (DEF)
0
14.Don Morrison (DEF)
0