Match Report
| Grimsby Town | Grimsby Town |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| David Burbage | D. Burbage |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 48 | | George Redknapp | G. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Damien Robinson | D. Robinson | | 51 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 55 |  | Jerome Hognon | J. Hognon | ||||||||
| Dean Harrison | D. Harrison | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 55 | | Adam Palmer | A. Palmer | |||||||||
| John Dean | J. Dean | | 36 | D | | 4 | | | D | 54 | | Francis Mills | F. Mills | ||||||||
| Gary Young | G. Young |  | 41 | M | | 5 | | M | 54 | | David Priestley | D. Priestley | |||||||||
| Matthew Pearson | M. Pearson | | 40 | M | | 6 | | M | 43 | | Jacob Watson | J. Watson | |||||||||
| Lomano Fortune | L. Fortune | | 37 | M | | 7 | | M | 42 | | Leon Boertien | L. Boertien | |||||||||
| Daniel Carter | D. Carter | | 36 | M | | 8 | | M | 42 | | Phil Moncur | P. Moncur | |||||||||
| Steve Jess | S. Jess | | 51 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Marvin Walker | M. Walker | |||||||||
| Marvin Owen | M. Owen | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | David Dixon | D. Dixon | |||||||||
| Fredrik Heskey | F. Heskey | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Danny Benali | D. Benali | |||||||||
| Ian Lockley | I. Lockley | | 49 | G | | 12 | | D | 53 | | Niccolo Vassell | N. Vassell | |||||||||
| Simon Kasper | S. Kasper | | 48 | G | | 13 | | A | 48 | | Carl Moss | C. Moss | |||||||||
| Joe Swift | J. Swift | | 39 | A | | 14 | | G | 46 | | Sylvain Robinson | S. Robinson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,919 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Grimsby Town and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Grimsby Town and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Sol Huckerby.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
3.01
0-0Leon Boertien makes a probing pass to David Dixon. David Dixon makes a simple pass, allowing Danny Benali to run into the box. Danny Benali takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
8.34
With some swift thinking, David Priestley plays the ball forward to Danny Benali. Danny Benali controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
12.30
0-0Jerome Hognon flicks a high pass forward to Phil Moncur who brings the ball under control. Phil Moncur flicks a high pass forward. David Dixon controls it well on his chest. David Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Benali. Danny Benali outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
16.47
Damien Robinson darts forward. Damien Robinson makes a simple pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess shoots from 25 yards. It's miles wide!
18.53
Leon Boertien sees a break and surges forward. Leon Boertien advances inside the box! Leon Boertien tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
21.40
0-0With a delightful solo run, Lomano Fortune stretches the opposition's defence. Lomano Fortune puts a great ball through. Marvin Owen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
22.45
Lomano Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Heskey who takes it down. Fredrik Heskey plays a scrappy one-two with Steve Jess and stumbles forward towards the goal... Fredrik Heskey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
26.53
Phil Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but David Burbage smothers it!
27.48
Phil Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Walker who takes it down. Marvin Walker advances inside the box! Marvin Walker tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
34.54
Phil Moncur flicks a high ball forward to Danny Benali who takes it down. Danny Benali edges inside the box! Danny Benali strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
38.47
Damien Robinson sees Gary Young in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Young makes a simple pass to Steve Jess. Steve Jess shoots from long range but George Redknapp reads it well. Great keeping!
39.34
0-0Fredrik Heskey clumsily knocks into Jerome Hognon. The referee brings Fredrik Heskey to one side and gives him a warning! Jerome Hognon stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.20
Phil Moncur sees Marvin Walker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Walker edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Marvin Walker provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
45.00
Daniel Carter passes the ball forward to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey rushes past Adam Palmer! Fredrik Heskey shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Grimsby Town appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Grimsby Town start the second half!
47.58
1-0Gary Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Jess. Steve Jess advances inside the box! Steve Jess muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
51.20
1-0Lomano Fortune hacks David Priestley from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.32
1-0Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .
61.33
Matthew Pearson flicks a high ball forward to Marvin Owen who takes it down. Marvin Owen plays a one-two with Fredrik Heskey and rushes in on goal... Marvin Owen comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. The ball comes in low, but George Redknapp smothers it!
66.39
Gary Young darts forward. Gary Young edges inside the box! Gary Young cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.55
Damien Robinson kicks a strong pass forward to Lomano Fortune. Lomano Fortune hits a low pass to Fredrik Heskey. Fredrik Heskey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.26
Francis Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Boertien. Leon Boertien makes a simple pass to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow David Burbage manages to keep it out.
79.13
Jerome Hognon pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jerome Hognon threads a neat ball through to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.20
With great vision, Matthew Pearson plays the ball forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess runs straight at the defence! Steve Jess muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
83.14
Marvin Walker clumsily knocks into John Dean. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.06
Jacob Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson knocks the ball forward to David Dixon but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
85.09
Francis Mills sees a break and surges forward. Francis Mills flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Walker controls it well on his chest. Marvin Walker advances inside the box! Marvin Walker rockets a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
89.33
David Priestley passes the ball forward to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson edges inside the box! Sylvain Robinson shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
27.6%
46.1%
26.3%
Scorers
| Steve Jess 48 | Marvin Walker 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Walker of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | David Burbage (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Damien Robinson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Dean Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | John Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gary Young (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Matthew Pearson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Lomano Fortune (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Daniel Carter (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Steve Jess (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Marvin Owen (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Fredrik Heskey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ian Lockley (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Kasper (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Joe Swift (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | George Redknapp (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jerome Hognon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Adam Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francis Mills (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | David Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Watson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Boertien (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Phil Moncur (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Marvin Walker (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | David Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Danny Benali (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Niccolo Vassell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Moss (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Robinson (GK) | 6 | |