Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     BuryBury
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Danny SouthgateD. Southgate55
G
1
G
52Ashley WatsonA. Watson
Ian DelaneyI. Delaney52
D
2
D
51Stephen CarterS. Carter
Marvin CarltonM. Carlton49
D
captain3captain
D
44Les GrimandiL. Grimandi
Steven MillsS. Mills42
D
4
D
40Alan ThompsonA. Thompson
Edward HigginbothamE. Higginbotham41
D
5
M
45Xavier DesaillyX. Desailly
Del HamiltonD. Hamilton54
M
6
M
42Sol GordonS. Gordon
Craig PearsonC. Pearson50
M
7
M
40Ben CarterB. Carter
Aaron PearsonA. Pearson49
M
8
M
39Danny McleodD. Mcleod
Martin BarryM. Barry49
M
9
A
47Joe HaynesJ. Haynes
Teddy CarragherT. Carragher48
A
10
A
42Cesar VelosoC. Veloso
Liam NichollsL. Nicholls43
A
11
A
41Daniel JacksonD. Jackson
 
Peter JoachimP. Joachim48
M
12
G
47Elias NiedermayrE. Niedermayr
Des MiddletonD. Middleton42
G
13
G
45Alexander ToddA. Todd
Gary DixonG. Dixon39
D
14
D
39David FletcherD. Fletcher

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Bury. A crowd of 2,433 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Maddison.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bury kick off!
2.00
Craig Pearson sees a break and surges forward. Craig Pearson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
4.57
Craig Pearson threads the ball through to Liam Nicholls. Liam Nicholls plays the ball forward to Teddy Carragher who has made a great run into the box. Teddy Carragher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
9.31
Danny Mcleod sees Joe Haynes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Joe Haynes shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.54
Ben Carter hacks Aaron Pearson from behind! Ben Carter is warned by the referee! Aaron Pearson runs off the knock.
14.33
Stephen Carter threads a neat ball through to Xavier Desailly. Xavier Desailly knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.06
Teddy Carragher hacks Alan Thompson from behind! Teddy Carragher is given a warning by the referee! Alan Thompson stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.27
Alan Thompson makes a simple pass to Ben Carter. Without breaking stride, Ben Carter plays the ball forward to Joe Haynes. Joe Haynes runs straight at the defence! Joe Haynes comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.18
Ben Carter threads a neat ball through to Daniel Jackson. Daniel Jackson rushes past Edward Higginbotham! Daniel Jackson strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
27.39
Ben Carter barges into Del Hamilton. Ben Carter is given another warning by the referee! Del Hamilton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.56
Craig Pearson threads a neat ball through to Liam Nicholls. Liam Nicholls edges inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Liam Nicholls provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.33
Craig Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Nicholls but the referee indicates it's offside!
38.20
Sol Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso plays a scrappy one-two with Joe Haynes and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Cesar Veloso provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Bury have changed their lineup with David Fletcher replacing Daniel Jackson.

45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.50
Alan Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Sol Gordon who brings the ball under control. Sol Gordon chips the ball to his team mate, David Fletcher. David Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Southgate who gathers it comfortably.
53.37
Ben Carter threads the ball through to Joe Haynes. Joe Haynes shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
57.39
Edward Higginbotham threads the ball through to Craig Pearson. Craig Pearson threads a neat ball through to Liam Nicholls. Liam Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
60.46
Bury have made a substitution with Elias Niedermayr replacing Stephen Carter .
63.03
Les Grimandi makes a beautiful solo run. Les Grimandi surges forward with the ball. Les Grimandi plays a one-two with Cesar Veloso and rushes in on goal... Les Grimandi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.51
Seeing a gap ahead, Ben Carter plays the ball forward to Cesar Veloso. Cesar Veloso shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
71.11
Ian Delaney flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Pearson controls it well on his chest. Aaron Pearson hits a low pass to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Nicholls but the linesman indicates offside!
73.51
Marvin Carlton flicks a high pass forward. Craig Pearson controls it well on his chest. Craig Pearson passes the ball forward to Liam Nicholls. Liam Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.41
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Des Middleton replacing Aaron Pearson .Bury have made a substitution with Alexander Todd replacing Danny Mcleod .
78.51
Steven Mills makes a strong solo run forward. Steven Mills deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Nicholls. Liam Nicholls shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
81.31
Xavier Desailly comes in with a late challenge on Des Middleton. Xavier Desailly is shown the yellow card! Des Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.45
Ben Carter hits a low pass to David Fletcher. David Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Mills.
89.20
Craig Pearson passes the ball forward to Liam Nicholls. Liam Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Bury
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
5
8
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
25.6%
45.3%
29.1%

Scorers
Teddy Carragher 74
Liam Nicholls 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Liam Nicholls of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Danny Southgate (GK)
6
2.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
3.Marvin Carlton (DEF)
7
4.Steven Mills (DEF)
6
5.Edward Higginbotham (DEF)
6
6.Del Hamilton (MID)
6
7.Craig Pearson (MID)
9
8.Aaron Pearson (MID)
6
9.Martin Barry (MID)
6
10.Teddy Carragher (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Liam Nicholls (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Peter Joachim (MID)
0
13.Des Middleton (GK)
6
14.Gary Dixon (DEF)
0

1.Ashley Watson (GK)
6
2.Stephen Carter (DEF)
6
3.Les Grimandi (DEF)
7
4.Alan Thompson (DEF)
7
5.Xavier Desailly (MID)yellow card
5
6.Sol Gordon (MID)
6
7.Ben Carter (MID)
7
8.Danny Mcleod (MID)
6
9.Joe Haynes (ATT)
6
10.Cesar Veloso (ATT)
6
11.Daniel Jackson (ATT)
6
 
12.Elias Niedermayr (GK)
6
13.Alexander Todd (GK)
6
14.David Fletcher (DEF)
6