Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert ThomsonR. Thomson31
G
1
G
48Edward ClarkeE. Clarke
Michael GallagherM. Gallagher48
D
2
D
45Malcolm FentonM. Fenton
Jacob MiddletonJ. Middleton48
D
captain3
D
43Tony KirklandT. Kirkland
Graeme PhilipsG. Philips43
D
4
D
38Graeme CarterG. Carter
Marc OwenM. Owen42
D
5
D
38Jermaine KoncheskyJ. Konchesky
Del HamiltonD. Hamilton55
M
6
M
51David BarryD. Barry
Craig PearsonC. Pearson51
M
7
M
43Harvey MiddletonH. Middleton
Aaron PearsonA. Pearson49
M
8captain
M
43Damien MannD. Mann
Martin BarryM. Barry49
M
9
A
57Trevor FlintlockT. Flintlock
Teddy CarragherT. Carragher49
A
10
A
53Jason BrittonJ. Britton
Stan StockdaleS. Stockdale45
A
11
A
42Shaun WetherallS. Wetherall
 
Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson47
M
12
M
41Trevor Le SauxT. Le Saux
Liam NichollsL. Nicholls44
A
13
G
40Neil MontagueN. Montague
Gary DixonG. Dixon39
D
14
G
39Simon HuntS. Hunt

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 2,834 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Stockdale.


0.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the match underway!
2.33
Tony Kirkland arcs the ball upfield. Jason Britton plays a one-two with Shaun Wetherall and rushes in on goal... Jason Britton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Solid save from Robert Thomson.
3.49
Martin Barry knocks the ball forward to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.48
Jacob Middleton knocks the ball forward to Aaron Pearson. Seeing a gap ahead, Aaron Pearson picks a pass forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Teddy Carragher provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.56
Malcolm Fenton hits a low pass to Damien Mann. Damien Mann flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Wetherall controls it well on his chest. Shaun Wetherall knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Britton. Jason Britton makes a convincing header but it goes wide for a goal kick.
21.54
Graeme Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Damien Mann. Damien Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Britton. Jason Britton jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Robert Thomson manages to gather it comfortably.
36.40
Craig Pearson threads a neat ball through to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher threads the ball through into the box. Stan Stockdale tries a spectacular strike but Edward Clarke is on top of it.
39.52
David Barry flicks a high pass forward. Shaun Wetherall collects the pass. Shaun Wetherall threads the ball through into the box. Trevor Flintlock rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.46
Craig Pearson sees Teddy Carragher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Carragher rushes past Graeme Carter! Some silky footwork from Teddy Carragher provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
44.52
David Barry chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall shoots from 20 yards but Robert Thomson reads it well. Excellent keeping!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
48.26
Malcolm Fenton knocks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Middleton. Harvey Middleton sees space and advances. Harvey Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
49.30
David Barry passes the ball forward to Shaun Wetherall. Shaun Wetherall puts a great ball through. Jason Britton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
51.49
Craig Pearson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tony Kirkland.
53.26
Malcolm Fenton flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Middleton who takes it down. Harvey Middleton passes the ball forward to Trevor Flintlock. Trevor Flintlock plays a quick one-two with Jason Britton and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Trevor Flintlock provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Robert Thomson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.19
Craig Pearson catches Harvey Middleton on the ankles. The referee warns Craig Pearson to calm down! Harvey Middleton carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.18
Nottingham Forest have made 3 substitutions with Trevor Le Saux replacing Trevor Flintlock, Neil Montague replacing Jason Britton and Simon Hunt replacing Shaun Wetherall .
61.19
Malcolm Fenton darts forward. Malcolm Fenton threads the ball through to Neil Montague. Neil Montague skips past Marc Owen! Marc Owen clumsily knocks into Neil Montague. Neil Montague appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
65.53
Graeme Carter flicks a high pass forward. Harvey Middleton easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Harvey Middleton knocks the ball forward to Neil Montague. Neil Montague plays a scrappy one-two with Simon Hunt and advances towards the goal... Neil Montague takes a shot at goal. Solid save from Robert Thomson.
66.06
Craig Pearson hacks Harvey Middleton from behind! The referee brings Craig Pearson to one side and gives him another warning! Harvey Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.35
Graeme Philips flicks a high pass forward. Del Hamilton collects the pass. Del Hamilton changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Del Hamilton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.43
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Liam Nicholls replacing Aaron Pearson .
85.15
Harvey Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Montague. Neil Montague threads the ball through into the box. Trevor Le Saux tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Thomson with no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Nottingham Forest
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
29.4%
45.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Trevor Flintlock 40, 53
Trevor Le Saux 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Trevor Flintlock of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Robert Thomson (GK)
7
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)
6
8.Aaron Pearson (MID)
6
9.Martin Barry (MID)
6
10.Teddy Carragher (ATT)
7
11.Stan Stockdale (ATT)
6
 
12.Robbie Thompson (MID)
0
13.Liam Nicholls (ATT)
6
14.Gary Dixon (DEF)
0

1.Edward Clarke (GK)
6
2.Malcolm Fenton (DEF)
7
3.Tony Kirkland (DEF)
6
4.Graeme Carter (DEF)
6
5.Jermaine Konchesky (DEF)
6
6.David Barry (MID)
6
7.Harvey Middleton (MID)
7
8.Damien Mann (MID)
6
9.Trevor Flintlock (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Jason Britton (ATT)
7
11.Shaun Wetherall (ATT)
7
 
12.Trevor Le Saux (MID)goal scored
8
13.Neil Montague (GK)
7
14.Simon Hunt (GK)
6