Match Report


Cheltenham TownCheltenham Town     Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Carl ClemenceC. Clemence37
G
1
G
31Robert ThomsonR. Thomson
Arthur BeattieA. Beattie51
D
2
D
48Michael GallagherM. Gallagher
Nwankwo DaviesN. Davies49
D
3captain
D
48Jacob MiddletonJ. Middleton
Ruel RoyceR. Royce49
D
captain4
D
43Graeme PhilipsG. Philips
Carlton LumsdonC. Lumsdon43
D
5
D
42Marc OwenM. Owen
Tommy BestT. Best50
M
6
M
55Del HamiltonD. Hamilton
Frank MurrinF. Murrin48
M
7
M
51Craig PearsonC. Pearson
Steve UnsworthS. Unsworth36
M
8
M
49Aaron PearsonA. Pearson
Dennis CraddockD. Craddock43
A
9
M
49Martin BarryM. Barry
Graeme SummerbeeG. Summerbee39
A
10
A
49Teddy CarragherT. Carragher
Steffen PrantlS. Prantl38
A
11
A
45Stan StockdaleS. Stockdale
 
Tony WallworkT. Wallwork41
D
12
M
47Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson
Michael GilchristM. Gilchrist37
G
13
A
44Liam NichollsL. Nicholls
Isaiah HaynesI. Haynes36
D
14
D
39Gary DixonG. Dixon

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Abbey Business Stadium where Cheltenham Town play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,482 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Cheltenham Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Neville.


0.00
The first half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
6.51
Ruel Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Best. Without breaking stride, Tommy Best plays the ball forward to Steffen Prantl. Steffen Prantl knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Philips.
9.38
Craig Pearson takes it forward alone. Craig Pearson plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Carragher and stumbles forward towards the goal... Craig Pearson makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.31
With vision, Craig Pearson plays the ball forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.44
Martin Barry makes a simple pass to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.47
Graeme Philips knocks the ball forward to Del Hamilton. Del Hamilton sees Teddy Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.55
Steve Unsworth sees Dennis Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dennis Craddock flicks the ball to his team mate, Steffen Prantl. Steffen Prantl cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
Frank Murrin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Cheltenham Town kick off the second half!
47.58
Stan Stockdale barges into Carlton Lumsdon. Stan Stockdale is shown the yellow card! Carlton Lumsdon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.01
Tommy Best flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Craddock collects the pass. Dennis Craddock knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
59.50
Ruel Royce pushes up the pitch. Ruel Royce knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Craddock. Dennis Craddock threads the ball through to Steffen Prantl but he's offside!
67.00
Aaron Pearson makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Aaron Pearson plays the ball forward to Stan Stockdale who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Stan Stockdale provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's drastically wayward!
69.25
Stan Stockdale barges into Nwankwo Davies. The referee warns Stan Stockdale to calm down! Nwankwo Davies stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.18
Steve Unsworth flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Craddock controls it well on his chest. Dennis Craddock lofts in a cross ball towards Steffen Prantl. Steffen Prantl powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
77.40
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Liam Nicholls replacing Aaron Pearson .
81.11
Ruel Royce makes a simple pass to Tommy Best. Tommy Best kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Summerbee. Graeme Summerbee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Craddock but he's offside!
87.14
Carlton Lumsdon catches Stan Stockdale on the ankles. Carlton Lumsdon is given a warning by the referee! Stan Stockdale runs off the knock.
89.13
Carlton Lumsdon hacks Teddy Carragher from behind! The referee warns Carlton Lumsdon again to calm down! Teddy Carragher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cheltenham Town

Hartlepool United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
27.8%
45.8%
26.4%

Scorers
Steffen Prantl 43
Craig Pearson 9

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Craig Pearson of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Carl Clemence (GK)
6
2.Arthur Beattie (DEF)
6
3.Nwankwo Davies (DEF)
6
4.Ruel Royce (DEF)
7
5.Carlton Lumsdon (DEF)
5
6.Tommy Best (MID)
7
7.Frank Murrin (MID)
6
8.Steve Unsworth (MID)
7
9.Dennis Craddock (ATT)
7
10.Graeme Summerbee (ATT)
6
11.Steffen Prantl (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tony Wallwork (DEF)
0
13.Michael Gilchrist (GK)
0
14.Isaiah Haynes (DEF)
0

1.Robert Thomson (GK)
6
2.Michael Gallagher (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Middleton (DEF)
6
4.Graeme Philips (DEF)
7
5.Marc Owen (DEF)
6
6.Del Hamilton (MID)
6
7.Craig Pearson (MID)goal scored
9
8.Aaron Pearson (MID)
7
9.Martin Barry (MID)
6
10.Teddy Carragher (ATT)
6
11.Stan Stockdale (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Robbie Thompson (MID)
0
13.Liam Nicholls (ATT)
6
14.Gary Dixon (DEF)
0