Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Hartlepool United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torquay United and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Adams.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Torquay United and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Adams.
0.00
0-0Torquay United kick off and get the match underway!
6.40
1-0Neil Hendry hits a low pass to Craig Standing. Craig Standing threads the ball through into the box. Paul Duberry looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.08
1-0Marcel Wilke knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law flicks the ball with his head. Chris Thatcher manages to gather it easily.
10.44
1-0Warren Gordon hacks Stuart Law from behind! Warren Gordon is given a warning by the referee! Stuart Law grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.44
1-0Free kick to Hartlepool United just outside the area...
13.27
Guilherme Vieira calmly steps up and curls the ball over the wall. The ball dips back under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.51
1-1Marcel Wilke threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
21.01
1-1Damien Mcleod clumsily knocks into Niccolo Mckay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Mckay runs off the knock.
26.42
Darius Unsworth barges into Guilherme Vieira. Darius Unsworth is shown the yellow card! Guilherme Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.15
Peter Maclean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Gordon shoots from long range. Fredrik Grantt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.24
Kevin Dittrich chips the ball to his team mate, 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 but it slams into the crowd!
39.47
James Stockdale kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Todd. Alexander Todd sees Julian Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.09
Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward to Julian Crooks who brings the ball under control. Julian Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Chris Thatcher manages to keep it out.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United 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
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
Darius Unsworth flicks a high ball forward to Adam Brown who takes it down. Adam Brown sees a break and surges forward. Adam Brown shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
49.13
Neil Hendry threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing whips in a cross ball towards Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.24
James Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Showing composure, Kevin Dittrich plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
57.24
Kevin Dittrich changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dittrich tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.03
Peter Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Brown. Adam Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Standing. Craig Standing shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
65.54
Niccolo Mckay threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich passes the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from long range. Chris Thatcher comfortably gets down and covers it.
66.12
3-2Stuart Law barges into Peter Maclean. The referee calls over Stuart Law and warns him to calm down! Peter Maclean runs off the knock.
67.37
Kevin Dittrich makes a probing pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Chris Thatcher is on top of it.
69.10
James Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Todd controls it well on his chest. Alexander Todd makes a probing pass to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
71.30
Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a looping header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.59
Kevin Dittrich barges into Neil Hendry. Kevin Dittrich is shown the yellow card! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
75.47
Peter Maclean threads the ball through to Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
81.08
3-2Anthony Gordon knocks the ball forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Mckay.
83.39
Kevin Dittrich hacks Neil Hendry from behind! Kevin Dittrich is given a warning by the referee! Neil Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.39
Without breaking stride, Marcel Wilke plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
32.4%
44.6%
23%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Gordon of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Chris Thatcher (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Darius Unsworth (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Peter Maclean (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Warren Gordon (DEF) | 5 | |
| 5. | Alexander Höfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Gordon (MID) |  | 9 |
| 7. | Adam Brown (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Craig Standing (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Paul Duberry (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gary Palmer (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Edward Clegg (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fredrik Grantt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Niccolo Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 11. | Julian Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Gouamene (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Bishop (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |