Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fredrik GranttF. Grantt50
G
1captain
G
58Anthony ScalesA. Scales
Eddie StewartE. Stewart48
D
2
D
43Jacob TaylorJ. Taylor
Niccolo MckayN. Mckay46
D
3
D
43Gareth MarsdenG. Marsden
James GascoigneJ. Gascoigne45
D
captain4
D
43Ian DelaneyI. Delaney
James StockdaleJ. Stockdale45
D
5
D
37Mervin NewtonM. Newton
Alexander ToddA. Todd46
M
6
M
71Domenico MantelliD. Mantelli
Marcel WilkeM. Wilke46
M
7
M
53Rio McgovernR. Mcgovern
Damien WeaverD. Weaver46
M
8
M
51Stan AndrewsS. Andrews
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira62
A
9
M
47Alberto PhilipsA. Philips
Stuart LawS. Law55
A
10
A
50Carl ColeC. Cole
Julian CrooksJ. Crooks52
A
11
A
48Graeme BeagrieG. Beagrie
 
Pedro GouameneP. Gouamene50
A
12
M
45Kieron GoldbergK. Goldberg
Scott BishopS. Bishop48
A
13
A
44Danny LampardD. Lampard
Clive McManamanC. McManaman46
A
14
G
44Liam PriestleyL. Priestley

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Derby County. 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 Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
3.42
Alexander Todd hits a low pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
4.37
Niccolo Mckay makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke hits a low pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
15.55
Niccolo Mckay makes a beautiful solo run. Niccolo Mckay makes a simple pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Julian Crooks through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Julian Crooks provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Anthony Scales has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.31
Marcel Wilke flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira plays a one-two with Julian Crooks and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Vieira shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.03
Marcel Wilke hacks Rio Mcgovern from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.41
Damien Weaver flicks a high pass forward to Julian Crooks who brings the ball under control. Julian Crooks knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guilherme Vieira is offside!
28.19
James Gascoigne makes a probing pass to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke hits a low pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Anthony Scales. Excellent save.
30.05
Alberto Philips passes the ball forward to Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Cole. Carl Cole heads the ball goalwards. Fredrik Grantt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.06
Under pressure, Eddie Stewart clears the ball far upfield. Guilherme Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
36.17
Marcel Wilke threads a neat ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.01
Domenico Mantelli barges into Damien Weaver. The referee calls over Domenico Mantelli and shows him a yellow card! Damien Weaver gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
44.37
Rio Mcgovern hits a low pass to Carl Cole. Carl Cole shoots from outside the area but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Liam Priestley replacing Rio Mcgovern, Danny Lampard replacing Alberto Philips and Kieron Goldberg replacing Domenico Mantelli. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Derby County kick off!
49.07
Stan Andrews barges into Alexander Todd. The referee calls over Stan Andrews and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Todd runs off the knock.
53.02
Alexander Todd flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Law who takes it down. Stuart Law shoots from distance. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
57.28
Alexander Todd barges into Mervin Newton. The referee brings Alexander Todd to one side and gives him a warning! Mervin Newton runs off the knock.
60.32
Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
66.07
Marcel Wilke flicks a high ball forward to Julian Crooks who takes it down. Julian Crooks finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.10
Kieron Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Carl Cole. Carl Cole advances inside the box! Niccolo Mckay comes in with a late challenge on Carl Cole. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
73.08
Niccolo Mckay flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Todd who takes it down. Alexander Todd knocks the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just wide!
75.05
James Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Alexander Todd. With vision, Alexander Todd plays the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Newton.
77.50
James Stockdale makes a probing pass to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks collects the pass. Julian Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.54
With a delightful solo run, Kieron Goldberg stretches the opposition's defence. Kieron Goldberg whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Beagrie. Graeme Beagrie powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.08
Ian Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Kieron Goldberg who brings the ball under control. Kieron Goldberg plays the ball forward to Danny Lampard. Danny Lampard shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
83.56
Marcel Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira rushes past Gareth Marsden! Guilherme Vieira shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.26
Alexander Todd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Derby County
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
76.3%
23.7%
Play Area
25%
44.7%
30.3%

Scorers
Julian Crooks 16
Guilherme Vieira 22, 84
Stuart Law 53
Carl Cole 30

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Guilherme Vieira of Hartlepool United

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

1.Anthony Scales (GK)
6
2.Jacob Taylor (DEF)
6
3.Gareth Marsden (DEF)
6
4.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Mervin Newton (DEF)
6
6.Domenico Mantelli (MID)yellow card
5
7.Rio Mcgovern (MID)
6
8.Stan Andrews (MID)yellow card
5
9.Alberto Philips (MID)
6
10.Carl Cole (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Graeme Beagrie (ATT)
6
 
12.Kieron Goldberg (MID)
6
13.Danny Lampard (ATT)
6
14.Liam Priestley (GK)
6