Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | AFC Bournemouth | AFC Bournemouth | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fredrik Grantt | F. Grantt |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 | | Jason Youds | J. Youds | |||||||||
| Eddie Stewart | E. Stewart | | 48 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Wayne Stone | W. Stone | |||||||||
| Niccolo Mckay | N. Mckay | | 46 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 51 | | Teddy Britton | T. Britton | ||||||||
| James Gascoigne | J. Gascoigne | | 45 | D | | | 4 | | D | 48 | | Dion Salmon | D. Salmon | ||||||||
| James Stockdale | J. Stockdale | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | James Galli | J. Galli | |||||||||
| Kevin Dittrich | K. Dittrich |  | 61 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | Scott Pearce | S. Pearce | |||||||||
| Alexander Todd | A. Todd | | 46 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Ralph Sheringham | R. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Marcel Wilke | M. Wilke | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 39 | | Kemal Walsh | K. Walsh | |||||||||
| Guilherme Vieira | G. Vieira |  | 62 | A | | 9 | | A | 60 | | Eddie Sinclair | E. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Stuart Law | S. Law |  | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Ross Newby | R. Newby | |||||||||
| Julian Crooks | J. Crooks | | 52 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Wes Allman | W. Allman | |||||||||
| Pedro Gouamene | P. Gouamene |  | 50 | A | | 12 | | D | 44 | | Jody Stuart | J. Stuart | |||||||||
| Scott Bishop | S. Bishop | | 48 | A | | 13 | | G | 44 | | Graham Benali | G. Benali | |||||||||
| Clive McManaman | C. McManaman | | 46 | A | | 14 | | G | 41 | | Stan Lee | S. Lee | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to AFC Bournemouth. 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 AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Robinson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Robinson.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
2.28
0-0Scott Pearce barges into Marcel Wilke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Wilke runs off the knock.
3.24
0-0James Galli lofts the ball long. Ross Newby shoots from long range. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
6.43
0-0Marcel Wilke flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.28
With some swift thinking, Kevin Dittrich plays the ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks makes a looping header on goal. Good keeping from Jason Youds as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.18
0-0Corner kick to Hartlepool United. Marcel Wilke plays it to the near post. Guilherme Vieira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.13
Alexander Todd flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira collects the pass. Guilherme Vieira shoots from 20 yards. Jason Youds gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
12.35
Niccolo Mckay flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dittrich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Dittrich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.03
Eddie Stewart makes a simple pass to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich makes a probing pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira passes the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Jason Youds reads it well. Superb keeping!
16.25
0-0Ralph Sheringham sees Wes Allman in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.28
Niccolo Mckay pushes up the pitch. With great vision, Niccolo Mckay plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from distance but it flies wide!
22.50
Niccolo Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
24.17
Alexander Todd flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stuart Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
28.58
Kevin Dittrich passes the ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.06
0-0Eddie Sinclair catches Niccolo Mckay on the ankles. Eddie Sinclair is given a warning by the referee! Niccolo Mckay stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.32
Showing fabulous composure, Kevin Dittrich laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from distance but Jason Youds reads it well. Fabulous stop!
44.10
James Gascoigne threads the ball through to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich makes a probing pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. With a superhuman jump, Stuart Law connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Hartlepool United start the second half!
49.01
Guilherme Vieira catches Wayne Stone on the ankles. The referee calls over Guilherme Vieira and warns him to calm down! Wayne Stone runs off the knock.
59.11
0-0Kemal Walsh catches Kevin Dittrich on the ankles. The referee brings Kemal Walsh to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Dittrich grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.33
1-0Niccolo Mckay threads the ball through to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Law. Stuart Law advances inside the box! Stuart Law shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Law!
66.04
Ralph Sheringham threads the ball through to Ross Newby. Ross Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
71.48
Marcel Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Youds who gathers it comfortably.
72.35
Ralph Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Newby. Ross Newby connects with a diving header but slams it into the crowd!
73.38
Scott Pearce flicks a high ball forward to Wes Allman who takes it down. Wes Allman lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
78.19
Ralph Sheringham takes it forward alone. Ralph Sheringham lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Fredrik Grantt has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.29
Niccolo Mckay threads a neat ball through to Alexander Todd. Alexander Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks connects with a diving header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
84.29
Alexander Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
85.41
Kemal Walsh sees Ross Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Newby whips in a cross ball towards Wes Allman. Wes Allman powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
87.30
Kemal Walsh sees Eddie Sinclair in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Sinclair shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
89.16
Niccolo Mckay breaks forward. Niccolo Mckay flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Kemal Walsh flicks a high pass forward to Wes Allman who brings the ball under control. Wes Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
11
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
27.2%
42%
30.9%
Scorers
| Stuart Law 60 | Eddie Sinclair 78 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Law of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Fredrik Grantt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccolo Mckay (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | James Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Stockdale (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Dittrich (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alexander Todd (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcel Wilke (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Law (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Julian Crooks (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Pedro Gouamene (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Bishop (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Jason Youds (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wayne Stone (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Teddy Britton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dion Salmon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Pearce (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Ralph Sheringham (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kemal Walsh (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Eddie Sinclair (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ross Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Allman (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jody Stuart (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Graham Benali (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stan Lee (GK) | 0 | |