Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Peterborough United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Bower.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Bower.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
14.04
0-0Isaiah Banks makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Powell. Greg Powell whips in a cross ball towards Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.56
1-0Jerome Hognon decides to run forward with the ball. Jerome Hognon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Benali. Danny Benali tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball takes a deflection leaving David Johnson with no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
20.24
1-0Mervin Wiltord flicks a high pass forward. Greg Powell collects the pass. Greg Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.15
1-0Martin Murphy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Greg Powell. Greg Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Mccann. Francis Mills clumsily knocks into Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann appeals for a penalty! Given!!
21.15
1-0The referee points to the spot..
22.49
Edward Mccann takes a cautious run up. The keeper dives to the right but Edward Mccann cheekily places the ball straight down the middle. Goal!
27.52
Jerome Hognon threads a neat ball through to Leon Boertien. Leon Boertien advances with the ball. Leon Boertien tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
32.53
1-1Isaiah Banks makes a beautiful solo run. Isaiah Banks puts a great ball through. Greg Powell runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
39.28
With some swift thinking, James Youds plays the ball forward to Mervin Wiltord. Mervin Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Greg Powell. Greg Powell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
49.34
1-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
53.14
David Priestley makes a probing pass to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker whips in a cross ball towards Danny Benali. Danny Benali connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
54.28
Martin Murphy flicks a high pass forward. Greg Powell controls it well on his chest. Greg Powell lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
59.27
Jacob Watson knocks the ball to his team mate, David Dixon. David Dixon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
60.35
1-1Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Sylvain Robinson replacing Danny Benali .Peterborough United have made a substitution with Adrian Howey replacing Mervin Wiltord .
67.29
1-1Leon Boertien makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Boertien tries a spectacular long range effort but David Johnson reads it well. Excellent save!
73.37
Adam Palmer kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Robinson. Sylvain Robinson shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hartlepool United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.45
1-1Leon Boertien knocks the ball forward to Marvin Walker. Marvin Walker edges inside the box! James Youds comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Walker. Penalty not given!!
78.42
Martin Murphy kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Mccann. Edward Mccann finds some space and shoots from distance. George Redknapp gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.5%
45.5%
Play Area
28.8%
48.5%
22.7%
Scorers
| Danny Benali 17 | Edward Mccann 22 (p) |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jerome Hognon of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | George Redknapp (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jerome Hognon (DEF) | 9 | |
| 3. | Adam Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Francis Mills (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | David Priestley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jacob Watson (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Leon Boertien (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Phil Moncur (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marvin Walker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | David Dixon (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Danny Benali (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 12. | Niccolo Vassell (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Moss (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Robinson (GK) | 6 | |
| 1. | David Johnson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Youds (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Seth Sheringham (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | John Hendrie (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Blake (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Banks (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Murphy (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Mervin Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Greg Powell (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Edward Mccann (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Nick Oliver (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Howey (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Jeffers (MID) | 0 | |