Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stephen Monk | S. Monk |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 38 | | Daniele Mustoe | D. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Wes Burgess | W. Burgess | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Jacob Vassell | J. Vassell | |||||||||
| Darren Moncur | D. Moncur | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Marcus Lee | M. Lee | |||||||||
| Robbie Murray | R. Murray | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 42 | | Jon Cort | J. Cort | |||||||||
| Alistair Dean | A. Dean | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Anthony Lineker | A. Lineker | |||||||||
| Sol Kanu | S. Kanu | | 47 | D | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Mark Luzhny | M. Luzhny | |||||||||
| Ugo Britton | U. Britton | | 52 | M | | 7 | |  | M | 48 | | Tommy Vassell | T. Vassell | ||||||||
| Patrick Konchesky | P. Konchesky | | 51 | M | | 8 | | A | 48 | | Titus Whelan | T. Whelan | |||||||||
| Dale Hendrie | D. Hendrie | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 45 | | Luke Le Saux | L. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Steven Ince | S. Ince | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Gavin Oakes | G. Oakes | |||||||||
| Warren Woodgate | W. Woodgate | | 48 | A | | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Gary Sturridge | G. Sturridge | ||||||||
| Adam Eustace | A. Eustace | | 47 | M | | 12 | | M | 42 | | Craig Sturridge | C. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Carl Shields | C. Shields | | 42 | G | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Paul Proctor | P. Proctor | |||||||||
| Robbie Rankin | R. Rankin | | 41 | A | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Ledley Robson | L. Robson | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,696 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlton Lawton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Blackpool are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Carlton Lawton.
0.00
0-0Blackpool kick off!
2.54
0-0Patrick Konchesky boots it upfield. Dale Hendrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcus Lee.
3.04
0-0Patrick Konchesky hacks Luke Le Saux from behind! Patrick Konchesky is given a warning by the referee! Luke Le Saux stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.00
0-0Anthony Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes sees a break and surges forward. Gavin Oakes knocks in a cross ball towards Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.43
0-0Marcus Lee threads a neat ball through to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Titus Whelan who brings the ball under control. Titus Whelan whips in a cross ball towards Mark Luzhny. Sol Kanu hacks Mark Luzhny from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
10.32
Ugo Britton knocks the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.13
Jon Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny passes the ball forward to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan hits a low pass to Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
15.50
0-0Jacob Vassell makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, Jacob Vassell plays the ball forward to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny shoots from 25 yards. Stephen Monk comfortably gets down and covers it.
16.39
1-0Sol Kanu threads a neat ball through to Patrick Konchesky. Patrick Konchesky flicks a high pass forward. Dale Hendrie collects the pass. Dale Hendrie knocks the ball forward, putting Steven Ince through on goal. Steven Ince muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.50
1-0Dale Hendrie comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Lee. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marcus Lee stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.46
Mark Luzhny sees Gary Sturridge in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gary Sturridge knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
26.49
Anthony Lineker makes a simple pass to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny flicks the ball with his head. Stephen Monk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.57
Jon Cort pushes up the pitch. Jon Cort deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Stephen Monk. Excellent save.
33.02
Patrick Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Steven Ince. Steven Ince whips in a cross ball towards Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
34.42
Tommy Vassell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
36.24
Patrick Konchesky runs straight at the opposition's defence. Patrick Konchesky runs straight at the defence! Patrick Konchesky comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
40.35
Gary Sturridge hits a low pass to Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Dale Hendrie clumsily knocks into Tommy Vassell. The referee brings Dale Hendrie to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Vassell stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Blackpool appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Tommy Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Gary Sturridge collects the pass. Gary Sturridge controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.33
Anthony Lineker makes a probing pass to Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge threads the ball through into the box. Titus Whelan shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
55.58
Tommy Vassell sees Mark Luzhny in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mark Luzhny sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.21
Darren Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Warren Woodgate. Warren Woodgate plays a scrappy one-two with Dale Hendrie and advances towards the goal... Warren Woodgate strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.13
Tommy Vassell barges into Ugo Britton. The referee calls over Tommy Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Ugo Britton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.30
Anthony Lineker threads a neat ball through to Jon Cort. Jon Cort changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jon Cort lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan flicks the ball with his head. Stephen Monk is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
79.18
Tommy Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Sturridge. Gary Sturridge finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
81.02
Jon Cort threads the ball through to Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Vassell. Tommy Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
83.31
Gavin Oakes comes in with a late challenge on Ugo Britton. The referee calls over Gavin Oakes and warns him to calm down! Ugo Britton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.23
Jon Cort catches Dale Hendrie on the ankles. Jon Cort is shown the yellow card! Dale Hendrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.54
Ugo Britton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steven Ince. Steven Ince shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.48
Patrick Konchesky threads the ball through to Steven Ince. Steven Ince knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Gary Sturridge chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it slams into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
31.8%
68.2%
Play Area
29.5%
45.5%
25%
Scorers
| Steven Ince 16 | Mark Luzhny 26, 56 Titus Whelan 71 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mark Luzhny of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stephen Monk (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Wes Burgess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darren Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Murray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alistair Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ugo Britton (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Patrick Konchesky (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dale Hendrie (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 10. | Steven Ince (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Warren Woodgate (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Adam Eustace (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Shields (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Rankin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Daniele Mustoe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Vassell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcus Lee (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jon Cort (DEF) | | 7 |
| 5. | Anthony Lineker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mark Luzhny (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Tommy Vassell (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Titus Whelan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Luke Le Saux (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gavin Oakes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Sturridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Sturridge (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Paul Proctor (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ledley Robson (ATT) | 0 | |