Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     Peterborough UnitedPeterborough United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Daniele MustoeD. Mustoe38
G
1
G
44Stanley MayS. May
Carlton JosephC. Joseph54
D
2
D
59Clive BeresfordC. Beresford
Marcus LeeM. Lee44
D
3captain
D
50Adam GordonA. Gordon
Jon CortJ. Cort42
D
4
D
46Danny PhilipsD. Philips
Anthony LinekerA. Lineker38
D
5
D
39Leon TaylorL. Taylor
Mark LuzhnyM. Luzhny50
M
6
D
38Billy BoltonB. Bolton
Robbie BestR. Best49
M
captain7
M
64Wes HackworthW. Hackworth
Titus WhelanT. Whelan47
A
8
M
55Daniele WalkerD. Walker
Luke Le SauxL. Le Saux44
A
9
M
44Seth DublinS. Dublin
Gavin OakesG. Oakes42
A
10
A
62Danny GreenD. Green
Gary SturridgeG. Sturridge41
A
11
A
59Craig GordonC. Gordon
 
Tommy VassellT. Vassell48
M
12
A
49Colin GilchristC. Gilchrist
Craig SturridgeC. Sturridge42
M
13
A
46Fredrik DublinF. Dublin
Paul ProctorP. Proctor40
A
14
M
42Alfred WhiteA. White

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day 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 4-2-4 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Deane.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
2.20
Robbie Best chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
9.08
Marcus Lee makes a simple pass to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny decides to run forward with the ball. Mark Luzhny lofts in a cross ball towards Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Stanley May.
10.03
Mark Luzhny takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Danny Philips gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
12.28
Robbie Best threads the ball through to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.47
Mark Luzhny laces a weighted ball forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.57
Danny Green makes a probing pass to Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon finds some space and shoots from distance but Daniele Mustoe is on top of it.
22.10
Daniele Walker flicks a high pass forward. Seth Dublin collects the pass. Seth Dublin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
24.10
Leon Taylor hacks Gary Sturridge from behind! The referee warns Leon Taylor to calm down! Gary Sturridge runs off the knock.
27.39
Jon Cort flicks a high pass forward to Mark Luzhny who brings the ball under control. Mark Luzhny makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Luzhny advances inside the box! Mark Luzhny takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Stanley May.
28.48
Mark Luzhny takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Carlton Joseph takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
33.19
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
38.51
Hartlepool United are in full control of this game.
40.42
With great vision, Robbie Best plays the ball forward to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes plays a one-two with Luke Le Saux and advances towards the goal... Gavin Oakes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Stanley May manages to gather it comfortably.
42.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Daniele Walker plays the ball forward to Wes Hackworth. Wes Hackworth edges inside the box! Wes Hackworth muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
45.00
Wes Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Daniele Walker. Daniele Walker shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Daniele Mustoe!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Peterborough United start the second half!
48.45
Gary Sturridge makes a simple pass to Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stanley May who gathers it comfortably.
49.40
Carlton Joseph makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robbie Best. Robbie Best advances with the ball. Robbie Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
51.46
Titus Whelan knocks the ball forward to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
53.54
Seth Dublin flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Hackworth. Wes Hackworth runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Wes Hackworth provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
60.47
Seth Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Green. Danny Green threads the ball through into the box. Craig Gordon comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Daniele Mustoe reads it well. Great keeping!
61.10
Hartlepool United are keeping most of the possession.
63.37
With great vision, Mark Luzhny plays the ball forward to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Billy Bolton.
90.00
Robbie Best barges into Leon Taylor. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Leon Taylor runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Peterborough United
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
25%
47.4%
27.6%

Scorers
Wes Hackworth 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Hackworth of Peterborough United

Match Ratings
1.Daniele Mustoe (GK)
7
2.Carlton Joseph (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Lee (DEF)
6
4.Jon Cort (DEF)
6
5.Anthony Lineker (DEF)
6
6.Mark Luzhny (MID)
8
7.Robbie Best (MID)yellow card
6
8.Titus Whelan (ATT)
6
9.Luke Le Saux (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Oakes (ATT)
6
11.Gary Sturridge (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Vassell (MID)
0
13.Craig Sturridge (MID)
0
14.Paul Proctor (ATT)
0

1.Stanley May (GK)
7
2.Clive Beresford (DEF)
6
3.Adam Gordon (DEF)
6
4.Danny Philips (DEF)
6
5.Leon Taylor (DEF)
6
6.Billy Bolton (DEF)
6
7.Wes Hackworth (MID)goal scored
9
8.Daniele Walker (MID)
6
9.Seth Dublin (MID)
7
10.Danny Green (ATT)
7
11.Craig Gordon (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Gilchrist (ATT)
0
13.Fredrik Dublin (ATT)
0
14.Alfred White (MID)
0