Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,136 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hartlepool United and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Hughes.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
3.17
Robbie Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
6.53
Robbie Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Stan Stockdale controls it well on his chest. Stan Stockdale runs straight at the defence! Stan Stockdale rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.19
Martin Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
14.41
Jacob Middleton knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Barry. Martin Barry plays the ball forward to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Carragher controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Teddy Carragher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
24.33
Graham Minto flicks a high pass forward. Richard Barton holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Barton shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.51
Simon Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Minto. Graham Minto knocks the ball forward to Richard Barton. Richard Barton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marc Owen.
39.37
Marc Owen flicks a high ball forward to Craig Pearson who takes it down. Craig Pearson makes a simple pass to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from long range but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
60.47
Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Billy Thatcher replacing Carlton Edworthy .
67.54
Martin Barry threads a neat ball through to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Teddy Carragher through on goal. Teddy Carragher looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
71.14
Martin Barry kicks a strong pass forward to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Le Saux.
77.28
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Rio Wallwork replacing Martin Barry .
81.07
David Pinto plays the ball forward to Ivan Lawrence. Ivan Lawrence knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.20
Rio Wallwork kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher makes a probing pass to Stan Stockdale but he's offside!
89.42
Graeme Philips passes the ball forward to Rio Wallwork. Rio Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from distance but is denied by Nigel Shields. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
2
0
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.7%
31.3%
Play Area
20.9%
50.7%
28.4%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stan Stockdale of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Robert Thomson (GK)
6
2.Jacob Middleton (DEF)
7
3.Graeme Philips (DEF)
7
4.Marc Owen (DEF)
6
5.Gary Dixon (DEF)
6
6.Craig Pearson (MID)
6
7.Aaron Pearson (MID)
6
8.Martin Barry (MID)
7
9.Robbie Thompson (MID)
8
10.Teddy Carragher (ATT)
7
11.Stan Stockdale (ATT)goal scored
10
 
12.Liam Nicholls (ATT)
0
13.Rio Wallwork (ATT)
6
14.Dean Brown (DEF)
0

1.Nigel Shields (GK)
6
2.Guillermo Alonso (DEF)
6
3.Adam Delaney (DEF)
6
4.Simon Pearson (DEF)
6
5.Duncan Le Saux (DEF)
6
6.Carlton Edworthy (MID)
6
7.Graham Minto (MID)
6
8.David Pinto (MID)
6
9.Spencer Chadwick (MID)
6
10.Richard Barton (ATT)
6
11.Ivan Lawrence (ATT)
6
 
12.Marcus Evans (ATT)
0
13.Billy Thatcher (ATT)
6
14.Syd Stamp (ATT)
0