Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Cheltenham Town | Cheltenham Town | ||||||||||||||||
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| Daniele Mustoe | D. Mustoe |  | 38 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Alistair Carragher | A. Carragher | |||||||||
| Carlton Joseph | C. Joseph | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 59 | | Marc Wise | M. Wise | |||||||||
| Marcus Lee | M. Lee | | 44 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 | | Billy Johnson | B. Johnson | |||||||||
| Jon Cort | J. Cort | | 42 | D | | 4 | | D | 56 | | Graham Gordon | G. Gordon | |||||||||
| Anthony Lineker | A. Lineker | | 38 | D | | 5 | | M | 67 | | Jermaine Hall | J. Hall | |||||||||
| Mark Luzhny | M. Luzhny | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 |  | Jerome Klein | J. Klein | |||||||||
| Robbie Best | R. Best | | 49 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 55 | | Kevin Barmby | K. Barmby | |||||||
| Titus Whelan | T. Whelan | | 47 | A | | 8 | | M | 52 |  | Luis Galadames | L. Galadames | |||||||||
| Luke Le Saux | L. Le Saux | | 44 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Norman Taylor | N. Taylor | |||||||||
| Gavin Oakes | G. Oakes | | 42 | A | | 10 | | A | 48 | | Dean James | D. James | |||||||||
| Gary Sturridge | G. Sturridge | | 41 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Wayne Gower | W. Gower | |||||||||
| Tommy Vassell | T. Vassell | | 48 | M | | 12 | | G | 51 | | Graham Barmby | G. Barmby | |||||||||
| Craig Sturridge | C. Sturridge | | 42 | M | | 13 | | M | 46 | | Liam Shields | L. Shields | |||||||||
| Paul Proctor | P. Proctor | | 40 | A | | 14 | | M | 44 | | Ian Boertien | I. Boertien | |||||||||
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Cheltenham Town. A crowd of 2,809 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Owen.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Owen.
0.00
0-0Cheltenham Town start the match!
3.35
0-0Kevin Barmby catches Marcus Lee on the ankles. The referee brings Kevin Barmby to one side and gives him a warning! Marcus Lee grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.08
0-0Robbie Best advances with the ball. Robbie Best finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
8.49
Carlton Joseph makes a beautiful solo run. Carlton Joseph controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
9.56
0-0Jermaine Hall threads the ball through to Dean James. Dean James knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
12.43
0-0Robbie Best catches Billy Johnson on the ankles. The referee warns Robbie Best to calm down! Billy Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.51
Graham Gordon makes a strong solo run forward. Graham Gordon makes an attacking run forward. Graham Gordon shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
15.31
0-0Graham Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Galadames. Luis Galadames makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Gower. Wayne Gower knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Taylor. Norman Taylor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is deflected wide by Jon Cort.
16.25
0-0Kevin Barmby takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Norman Taylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.51
0-0Graham Gordon hits a low pass to Jerome Klein. Jerome Klein kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
24.33
Marcus Lee runs forward with the ball. Marcus Lee flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. 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.
26.19
Marcus Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Best. Robbie Best finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
30.35
Robbie Best chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes shoots from 25 yards but it's a lousy effort!
36.09
Mark Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Best. Robbie Best lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.47
0-0Jon Cort barges into Jermaine Hall. Jon Cort is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Hall stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.33
Robbie Best flicks a high pass forward. Luke Le Saux controls it well on his chest. Luke Le Saux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.50
Marcus Lee catches Jerome Klein on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jerome Klein stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.38
Jon Cort advances with the ball. Jon Cort makes a probing pass to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
Wayne Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby lofts in a cross ball towards Jerome Klein. Jerome Klein finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Daniele Mustoe effortlessly punches it away to safety.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off the second half!
47.38
Jon Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Best. With imagination, Robbie Best picks a pass forward to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
51.45
Marcus Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Lineker. Anthony Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Best holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Robbie Best whips in a cross ball towards Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux heads the ball goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
63.54
Carlton Joseph flicks a high pass forward. Gary Sturridge holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gary Sturridge sees space and advances. Gary Sturridge whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Best. Robbie Best makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Alistair Carragher.
65.51
0-0Corner kick to Hartlepool United. Mark Luzhny plays it to the far post. Dean James reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
66.22
Gavin Oakes threads the ball through to Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Best. Robbie Best makes a convincing header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.38
0-1With vision, Jerome Klein plays the ball forward to Jermaine Hall. Jermaine Hall finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
78.21
Marc Wise hacks Gary Sturridge from behind! The referee warns Marc Wise to calm down! Gary Sturridge hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.49
Jerome Klein flicks a high pass forward. Luis Galadames controls it well on his chest. Luis Galadames lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Barmby. Kevin Barmby makes a looping header on goal but it's drastically wayward!
89.24
Jerome Klein clumsily knocks into Robbie Best. The referee calls over Jerome Klein and shows him a yellow card! Robbie Best stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55%
45%
Play Area
36.2%
38.8%
25%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jermaine Hall of Cheltenham Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniele Mustoe (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Carlton Joseph (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Marcus Lee (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Jon Cort (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Anthony Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Luzhny (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robbie Best (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Titus Whelan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Luke Le Saux (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gavin Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Sturridge (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tommy Vassell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Sturridge (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Paul Proctor (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alistair Carragher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marc Wise (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Billy Johnson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graham Gordon (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Jermaine Hall (MID) |  | 9 |
| 6. | Jerome Klein (MID) | | 7 |
| 7. | Kevin Barmby (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Galadames (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norman Taylor (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Dean James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wayne Gower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Graham Barmby (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Shields (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ian Boertien (MID) | 0 | |