Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Swindon Town. 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 Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Bower.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Bower.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town kick off and get the first half underway!
2.57
0-0Jon Cort knocks the ball forward to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny threads a neat ball through to Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
3.25
0-0Wilson Deschamps makes a probing pass to James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Lineker.
4.06
Jacob Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Mark Luzhny collects the pass. Mark Luzhny controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux skips past Marc Woodcock! Some silky footwork from Luke Le Saux provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
6.57
0-0Jon Cort hacks Miguel Vidal from behind! The referee calls over Jon Cort and shows him a yellow card! Miguel Vidal hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.13
Steve Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Harvey Shilton. Harvey Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
10.41
Marcus Lee chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Lineker. Anthony Lineker sees Gavin Oakes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gavin Oakes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
15.19
0-0Steve Benjamin catches Marcus Lee on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Benjamin and shows him a yellow card! Marcus Lee grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.17
Miguel Vidal barges into Jacob Vassell. The referee calls over Miguel Vidal and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Vassell runs off the knock.
33.55
0-0James Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Vidal collects the pass. Miguel Vidal passes the ball forward but Gavin Johnstone is offside!
38.26
Jody Ball flicks a high pass forward to James Lofthouse who brings the ball under control. James Lofthouse chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Shilton. Harvey Shilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.52
Jon Cort flicks a high ball forward to Mark Luzhny who takes it down. Mark Luzhny sees Gary Sturridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Sturridge shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.33
0-0Marcus Lee pushes mid-way up the pitch. Marcus Lee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Marc Milburn manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Robbie Best receives the ball from a throw-in from Jon Cort. Robbie Best hits a low pass to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan knocks the ball forward to Mark Luzhny but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off the second half!
51.21
Robbie Best plays the ball forward to Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
53.14
1-0Jon Cort flicks a high ball forward to Robbie Best who takes it down. With a delightful solo run, Robbie Best stretches the opposition's defence. Robbie Best runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Robbie Best provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.37
Robbie Best 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 whistles just wide of the post!
60.55
Robbie Best flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Oakes collects the pass. Gavin Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
66.22
1-0Gavin Johnstone makes a probing pass to Harvey Shilton. Harvey Shilton whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Vidal. Jacob Vassell clumsily knocks into Miguel Vidal. Miguel Vidal appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
67.40
Wilson Deschamps makes a simple pass to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
69.37
Mark Luzhny hits a low pass to Robbie Best. Robbie Best controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Marc Milburn!
71.24
Wilson Deschamps changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wilson Deschamps cuts inside the box! Wilson Deschamps strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Daniele Mustoe. Excellent save.
73.51
Mark Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.52
1-0Wes Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Lofthouse. James Lofthouse advances with the ball. James Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Shilton. Harvey Shilton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Jacob Vassell happens to be in the right place to block it.
78.19
Wilson Deschamps plays the ball forward to Harvey Shilton. Harvey Shilton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
81.22
Wes Fortune hits a low pass to Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone hits a low pass to Harvey Shilton. Harvey Shilton lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Johnstone. Gavin Johnstone directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.17
Wes Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Johnstone controls it well on his chest. Gavin Johnstone shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
87.13
Wilson Deschamps makes a probing pass to Steve Benjamin. Steve Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
35.7%
42.9%
21.4%
Scorers
| Robbie Best 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Best of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Daniele Mustoe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Lee (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Jon Cort (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Anthony Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Luzhny (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Robbie Best (MID) |  | 9 |
| 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. | Marc Milburn (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Stephen Gerrard (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Wes Fortune (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Marc Woodcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | James Lofthouse (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Wilson Deschamps (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Steve Benjamin (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Miguel Vidal (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Gavin Johnstone (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Harvey Shilton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Brian Royce (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Priestley (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Max Swift (MID) | 0 | |