Match Report
| Portsmouth | Portsmouth |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Adams | R. Adams |  | 60 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Fredrik Grantt | F. Grantt | ||||||||
| Frank Barry | F. Barry | | 50 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Eddie Stewart | E. Stewart | |||||||||
| Andy Elliott | A. Elliott |  | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Alexander Edwards | A. Edwards | |||||||||
| Luke Scales | L. Scales | | 47 | D | | 4 | | | D | 46 | | Niccolo Mckay | N. Mckay | ||||||||
| Arthur Bloomer | A. Bloomer | | 42 | D | | 5 | | D | 45 | | James Gascoigne | J. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| William Dzodic | W. Dzodic |  | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 61 |  | Kevin Dittrich | K. Dittrich | |||||||||
| Tony Clegg | T. Clegg | | 63 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Alexander Todd | A. Todd | |||||||||
| Glynn Beckham | G. Beckham | | 63 | A | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Marcel Wilke | M. Wilke | |||||||||
| David Christie | D. Christie | | 51 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 |  | Guilherme Vieira | G. Vieira | |||||||||
| Niccolo Hurst | N. Hurst | | 44 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Rio Sharpe | R. Sharpe | |||||||||
| Dean Haynes | D. Haynes | | 39 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Stuart Law | S. Law | |||||||||
| Armin Sachs | A. Sachs | | 61 | M | | 12 | | A | 50 | | Pedro Gouamene | P. Gouamene | |||||||||
| Damien Brown | D. Brown | | 56 | M | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Scott Bishop | S. Bishop | |||||||||
| Ashley Griffin | A. Griffin | | 55 | M | | 14 | | A | 46 | | Clive McManaman | C. McManaman | |||||||||
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Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,849 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.
The pitch is in good condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Portsmouth get the match underway!
10.37
0-0Alexander Todd kicks a strong pass forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
12.47
0-0Tony Clegg comes in with a late challenge on Alexander Todd. The referee calls over Tony Clegg and shows him a yellow card! Alexander Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.56
0-0Alexander Todd flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Vieira controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Robert Adams picks it out of the air!
24.44
0-0Niccolo Hurst comes in with a late challenge on James Gascoigne. The referee warns Niccolo Hurst to calm down! James Gascoigne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
26.29
1-0Andy Elliott controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Clegg. With a delightful solo run, Tony Clegg stretches the opposition's defence. Tony Clegg rushes past Eddie Stewart! Tony Clegg side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Fredrik Grantt had no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
34.11
Andy Elliott hits a low pass to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg flicks a high pass forward to Dean Haynes who brings the ball under control. Dean Haynes shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Fredrik Grantt manages to gather it.
39.31
1-0William Dzodic deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Christie. David Christie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Fredrik Grantt who gathers it comfortably.
40.07
Alexander Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a deft header. Stuart Law scores for Hartlepool United!!
44.53
Frank Barry flicks a high pass forward. Tony Clegg controls it well on his chest. Tony Clegg hits a low pass to David Christie. David Christie shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Fredrik Grantt with no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth 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
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
48.27
Alexander Edwards threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich passes the ball forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe makes a convincing header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.17
2-1Tony Clegg clumsily knocks into Niccolo Mckay. Tony Clegg is warned by the referee! Niccolo Mckay runs off the knock.
54.33
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Elliott plays the ball forward to Tony Clegg. Tony Clegg makes a simple pass to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.11
James Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich advances with the ball. Kevin Dittrich whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.03
Kevin Dittrich hits a low pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
63.23
Tony Clegg sees Niccolo Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Mckay.
66.17
Alexander Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich takes it forward alone. Kevin Dittrich shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
67.48
Marcel Wilke takes a quick throw-in. Kevin Dittrich surges forward with the ball. Kevin Dittrich shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Robert Adams as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.54
2-1Marcel Wilke takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Andy Elliott gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
73.26
Arthur Bloomer takes it forward alone. Arthur Bloomer flicks a high pass forward. Dean Haynes collects the pass. Dean Haynes whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
77.09
Tony Clegg hits a low pass to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst passes the ball forward to David Christie. David Christie side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Fredrik Grantt gets down and covers it.
78.25
Guilherme Vieira hacks Frank Barry from behind! Guilherme Vieira is given a warning by the referee! Frank Barry stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.20
Guilherme Vieira comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Bloomer. Guilherme Vieira is given another warning by the referee! Arthur Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.46
Eddie Stewart threads the ball through to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
William Dzodic chips the ball to his team mate, David Christie. David Christie rushes past James Gascoigne! David Christie cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.3%
57.7%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%
Scorers
| Tony Clegg 26 David Christie 45 | Stuart Law 40 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tony Clegg of Portsmouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Adams (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Elliott (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Luke Scales (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Bloomer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | William Dzodic (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tony Clegg (MID) |   | 9 |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | David Christie (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Haynes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Armin Sachs (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Fredrik Grantt (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexander Edwards (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Dittrich (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Alexander Todd (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Marcel Wilke (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rio Sharpe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Pedro Gouamene (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Bishop (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |