Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     Cardiff CityCardiff City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George RedknappG. Redknapp48
G
1
G
52Jamie RichardsJ. Richards
Jerome HognonJ. Hognon55
D
2
D
42Graham StandingG. Standing
Adam PalmerA. Palmer55
D
3
D
41Henry WilliamsonH. Williamson
Francis MillsF. Mills54
D
captain4captain
D
40Jermaine Lua-LuaJ. Lua-Lua
David PriestleyD. Priestley54
M
5
D
37Neil TerryN. Terry
Jacob WatsonJ. Watson43
M
6
M
51Arthur BrandA. Brand
Leon BoertienL. Boertien42
M
7
M
48Eddie LjungbergE. Ljungberg
Phil MoncurP. Moncur42
M
8
M
41Scott BlakeS. Blake
Marvin WalkerM. Walker55
A
9
A
53Carl ShearerC. Shearer
David DixonD. Dixon51
A
10
A
45Nwankwo GowerN. Gower
Danny BenaliD. Benali49
A
11
A
40Patrick SharpeP. Sharpe
 
Niccolo VassellN. Vassell53
D
12
M
40Steve SalakoS. Salako
Carl MossC. Moss48
A
13
G
39Danny MintoD. Minto
Sylvain RobinsonS. Robinson46
G
14
G
38Michael LawtonM. Lawton

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 2,987 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steven Barmby.


0.00
The first half starts with Cardiff City kicking off!
2.40
Jacob Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Jamie Richards is on top of it.
4.20
Phil Moncur kicks a strong pass forward to David Dixon. David Dixon shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Jamie Richards manages to gather it.
10.17
Jerome Hognon kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Boertien. Leon Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker plays a one-two with Danny Benali and rushes in on goal... Marvin Walker comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.59
Henry Williamson takes it forward alone. Henry Williamson brings the ball forward. Henry Williamson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
18.27
With great imagination, Jermaine Lua-Lua plays the ball forward to Scott Blake. Scott Blake hits a low pass to Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
20.12
Henry Williamson takes it forward alone. Henry Williamson brings the ball forward. Henry Williamson shoots from long range. George Redknapp gets down and covers it.
24.13
Eddie Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe plays a scrappy one-two with Carl Shearer and advances towards the goal... Patrick Sharpe side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.43
Graham Standing threads the ball through to Scott Blake. Scott Blake sees space and advances. Scott Blake passes the ball forward to Patrick Sharpe. Patrick Sharpe shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
30.44
David Priestley hits a low pass to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker plays a scrappy one-two with David Dixon and advances towards the goal... Marvin Walker cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.30
Graham Standing hits a low pass to Eddie Ljungberg. With a delightful solo run, Eddie Ljungberg stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Ljungberg controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Carl Shearer through on goal. Carl Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
36.37
Jermaine Lua-Lua runs up as Neil Terry takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. With vision, Jermaine Lua-Lua picks a pass forward to Scott Blake. Scott Blake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Gower. Nwankwo Gower knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.18
Adam Palmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Priestley. David Priestley surges forward with the ball. David Priestley knocks in a cross ball towards Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.15
Jerome Hognon boots it upfield. David Dixon shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
Eddie Ljungberg flicks a high pass forward. Carl Shearer collects the pass. Carl Shearer plays a one-two with Nwankwo Gower and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Carl Shearer provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
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. Cardiff City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cardiff City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
49.54
Leon Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker lofts in a cross ball towards David Dixon. David Dixon connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
55.33
Graham Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Brand. Arthur Brand flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Gower controls it well on his chest. Nwankwo Gower shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target!
60.55
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .
63.39
Jacob Watson threads the ball through to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
66.49
Jermaine Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Brand holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Arthur Brand hits a low pass to Carl Shearer. Carl Shearer shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.30
Patrick Sharpe barges into Jerome Hognon. Patrick Sharpe is given a warning by the referee! Jerome Hognon runs off the knock.
72.30
Henry Williamson advances with the ball. Henry Williamson decides to run forward with the ball. Henry Williamson advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Henry Williamson provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
75.58
Jerome Hognon hacks Carl Shearer from behind! The referee calls over Jerome Hognon and shows him a yellow card! Carl Shearer hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.47
Cardiff City have made 2 substitutions with Steve Salako replacing Jermaine Lua-Lua and Michael Lawton replacing Patrick Sharpe .
83.35
Henry Williamson chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Brand. Arthur Brand sees a break and surges forward. Arthur Brand plays a one-two with Carl Shearer and rushes in on goal... Arthur Brand comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Scott Blake catches Jacob Watson on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Blake and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Watson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Cardiff City
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
4
9
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34%
66%
Play Area
31.9%
37.2%
30.9%

Scorers
Marvin Walker 38
David Dixon 50
Patrick Sharpe 26

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Henry Williamson of Cardiff City

Match Ratings
1.George Redknapp (GK)
6
2.Jerome Hognon (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Adam Palmer (DEF)
6
4.Francis Mills (DEF)
6
5.David Priestley (MID)
7
6.Jacob Watson (MID)
6
7.Leon Boertien (MID)
6
8.Phil Moncur (MID)
6
9.Marvin Walker (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Dixon (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Danny Benali (ATT)
6
 
12.Niccolo Vassell (DEF)
0
13.Carl Moss (ATT)
0
14.Sylvain Robinson (GK)
6

1.Jamie Richards (GK)
6
2.Graham Standing (DEF)
6
3.Henry Williamson (DEF)
9
4.Jermaine Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5.Neil Terry (DEF)
6
6.Arthur Brand (MID)
7
7.Eddie Ljungberg (MID)
7
8.Scott Blake (MID)yellow card
7
9.Carl Shearer (ATT)
6
10.Nwankwo Gower (ATT)
6
11.Patrick Sharpe (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Steve Salako (MID)
6
13.Danny Minto (GK)
0
14.Michael Lawton (GK)
6