Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     WrexhamWrexham
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Fredrik GranttF. Grantt50
G
1
G
49Trevor WiltordT. Wiltord
Eddie StewartE. Stewart49
D
2
D
61Ashley FentonA. Fenton
Alexander EdwardsA. Edwards46
D
3
D
54Graeme Wright-PhillipsG. Wright-Phillips
Niccolo MckayN. Mckay46
D
captain4
D
46Joe MarsdenJ. Marsden
James GascoigneJ. Gascoigne45
D
5captain
D
41Jamie JamesJ. James
Kevin DittrichK. Dittrich61
M
6
M
64Rio MikeR. Mike
Alexander ToddA. Todd46
M
7
M
60Daniele Le TissierD. Le Tissier
Marcel WilkeM. Wilke46
M
8
M
55Steven EadieS. Eadie
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira62
A
9
A
51Jonathan HarleyJ. Harley
Rio SharpeR. Sharpe62
A
10
A
47Gary MatthewsG. Matthews
Stuart LawS. Law55
A
11
A
47Quim MoreiraQ. Moreira
 
Pedro GouameneP. Gouamene50
A
12
M
55Scott KerrS. Kerr
Scott BishopS. Bishop48
A
13
A
45Kelvin WalkerK. Walker
Clive McManamanC. McManaman46
A
14
M
44Brian ElliottB. Elliott

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Wrexham. A crowd of 4,568 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hartlepool United and Wrexham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Middleton.


0.00
Wrexham get the match underway!
12.32
James Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich decides to run forward with the ball. Kevin Dittrich shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
14.19
Alexander Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law whips in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Trevor Wiltord with no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
18.55
Rio Mike comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Wilke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcel Wilke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.04
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.26
James Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Marcel Wilke controls it well on his chest. Marcel Wilke makes a simple pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.15
James Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Alexander Todd who takes it down. Alexander Todd brings the ball forward. Alexander Todd sees Rio Sharpe just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Rio Sharpe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.51
Eddie Stewart chips the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich flicks a high ball forward to Rio Sharpe who takes it down. Rio Sharpe shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.34
Kevin Dittrich knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.21
Marcel Wilke comes in with a late challenge on Rio Mike. The referee calls over Marcel Wilke and shows him a yellow card! Rio Mike runs off the knock.
39.15
Joe Marsden breaks forward. Joe Marsden chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Harley. Jonathan Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
40.07
Joe Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Daniele Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniele Le Tissier threads the ball through to Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Wrexham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hartlepool United kick off!
47.29
Joe Marsden makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Stewart.
49.28
Rio Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Gary Matthews. Gary Matthews cuts inside the box! Gary Matthews takes a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
54.36
Marcel Wilke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Trevor Wiltord is on top of it.
60.48
Wrexham have made a substitution with Kelvin Walker replacing Steven Eadie .
63.18
Eddie Stewart makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Stewart makes a simple pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Wright-Phillips.
67.57
Niccolo Mckay deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke passes the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
71.57
Eddie Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dittrich whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
77.35
Hartlepool United have made 3 substitutions with Clive McManaman replacing Rio Sharpe, Scott Bishop replacing Alexander Todd and Pedro Gouamene replacing Fredrik Grantt .
78.38
Kevin Dittrich makes a probing pass to Clive McManaman. Clive McManaman shoots from long range. The ball skims nastily along the wet ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.24
James Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dittrich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Clive McManaman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Clive McManaman shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
89.36
Kelvin Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Quim Moreira. Quim Moreira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Wrexham
Goals
4
0
Shots on Target
5
0
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.1%
35.9%
Play Area
25%
45.3%
29.7%

Scorers
Guilherme Vieira 14
Rio Sharpe 28
Stuart Law 72
Clive McManaman 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Dittrich of Hartlepool United

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

1.Trevor Wiltord (GK)
6
2.Ashley Fenton (DEF)
6
3.Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
4.Joe Marsden (DEF)
7
5.Jamie James (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mike (MID)yellow card
5
7.Daniele Le Tissier (MID)
6
8.Steven Eadie (MID)
6
9.Jonathan Harley (ATT)
6
10.Gary Matthews (ATT)
6
11.Quim Moreira (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Kerr (MID)
0
13.Kelvin Walker (ATT)
6
14.Brian Elliott (MID)
0