Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,066 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town 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 Gareth Atherton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
2.36
Wayne Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Aaron Joseph. Aaron Joseph plays a quick one-two with Morris Shearer and rushes in on goal... Aaron Joseph cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Fredrik Grantt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.18
Wayne Richards threads a neat ball through to Aaron Joseph. Aaron Joseph advances inside the box! Aaron Joseph takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
10.47
Jason Mike clumsily knocks into Marcel Wilke. The referee warns Jason Mike to calm down! Marcel Wilke stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.14
Danny Brown catches Guilherme Vieira on the ankles. The referee calls over Danny Brown and shows him a yellow card! Guilherme Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.49
Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Rio Sharpe collects the pass. Rio Sharpe shoots from outside the area. The keeper, Matt Ferdinand, sees it late!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
20.04
Wayne Richards comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Dittrich. The referee brings Wayne Richards to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.11
Danny Brown decides to run forward with the ball. Danny Brown flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Joseph holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Aaron Joseph shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
27.27
Wayne Richards brings the ball forward. Wayne Richards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray but the linesman indicates offside!
30.13
Marcel Wilke hits a low pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Matt Ferdinand!
32.22
Chris Dichio catches Rio Sharpe on the ankles. Chris Dichio is given a warning by the referee! Rio Sharpe hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.36
Kevin Dittrich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Law but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.36
Chris Dichio takes a long throw-in. Alexander Schnellinger surges forward with the ball. Alexander Schnellinger brings the ball forward. Alexander Schnellinger knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Aaron Joseph is offside!
40.51
Marcel Wilke sees Stuart Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Law knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Schnellinger.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cheltenham Town 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 whistle blows and Cheltenham Town get the second half underway!
47.25
Kevin Dittrich barges into Jason Mike. The referee calls over Kevin Dittrich and shows him a yellow card! Jason Mike hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.35
Marcel Wilke makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Wilke shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Matt Ferdinand had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
54.04
Alexander Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Jason Mike controls it well on his chest. Jason Mike flicks a high pass forward. Dean Milligan controls it well on his chest. Dean Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cheltenham Town!
59.48
Alexander Schnellinger flicks a high pass forward. Wayne Richards collects the pass. Wayne Richards sees space and advances. Wayne Richards rushes past Niccolo Mckay! Niccolo Mckay barges into Wayne Richards. That's got to be a penalty! Yes!!
59.48
The referee points to the spot..
60.18
Morris Shearer slowly runs up. What a cracker!! Fredrik Grantt had no chance!!
63.34
Alexander Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
65.22
Wayne Richards clumsily knocks into Alexander Todd. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Todd stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.14
Alexander Edwards deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward to Rio Sharpe who brings the ball under control. Rio Sharpe shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
67.32
Marcel Wilke threads a neat ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
75.07
Kevin Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Matt Ferdinand had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
77.07
Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Jermaine Kanu replacing Dean Milligan .
81.39
Guilherme Vieira clumsily knocks into Danny Brown. The referee calls over Guilherme Vieira and warns him to calm down! Danny Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.02
Alexander Todd sees space and advances. Alexander Todd shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
Wayne Richards barges into Kevin Dittrich. The referee calls over Wayne Richards again and warns him to calm down! Kevin Dittrich stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
3
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
6
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.9%
56.1%
Play Area
33.3%
48.5%
18.2%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marcel Wilke of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Matt Ferdinand (GK)
6
2.Alexander Schnellinger (DEF)
7
3.Chris Dichio (DEF)
5
4.Danny Brown (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Lomano Kirkland (DEF)
6
6.Jason Mike (MID)
6
7.Wayne Richards (MID)yellow card
6
8.Eoin Mowbray (ATT)
6
9.Morris Shearer (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
7
10.Dean Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Aaron Joseph (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Chris Bower (ATT)
0
13.Sylvain Lee (MID)
0
14.Jermaine Kanu (MID)
6

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)yellow card
6
7.Alexander Todd (MID)goal scored
8
8.Marcel Wilke (MID)goal scored
9
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Rio Sharpe (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Stuart Law (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
13.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
14.Clive McManaman (ATT)
0