Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Lee HibbsL. Hibbs44
G
captain1
G
31Robert ThomsonR. Thomson
Simon KingS. King54
D
2
D
48Michael GallagherM. Gallagher
Simon VenusS. Venus47
D
3captain
D
48Jacob MiddletonJ. Middleton
Paolo CleggP. Clegg38
D
4
D
43Graeme PhilipsG. Philips
Jose Javier SolerJ. Soler37
D
5
D
42Marc OwenM. Owen
Steve CarrickS. Carrick64
M
6
M
55Del HamiltonD. Hamilton
Tim GreeningT. Greening55
M
7
M
51Craig PearsonC. Pearson
Dean RizaD. Riza51
M
8
M
49Aaron PearsonA. Pearson
Scott ImpeyS. Impey48
M
9
M
49Martin BarryM. Barry
Niccolo JessN. Jess62
A
10
A
49Teddy CarragherT. Carragher
Robert ChristieR. Christie42
A
11
A
45Stan StockdaleS. Stockdale
 
Mick EvansM. Evans44
M
12
M
47Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson
Chris GriffinC. Griffin40
A
13
A
44Liam NichollsL. Nicholls
Bill ChadwickB. Chadwick39
G
14
D
39Gary DixonG. Dixon

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 2,758 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Huddersfield Town and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Maddison.


0.00
The first half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
4.57
Aaron Pearson makes a probing pass to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
6.52
Steve Carrick flicks a high pass forward. Robert Christie collects the pass. Robert Christie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Thomson comfortably smothers it!
12.35
Simon Venus controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Riza. Dean Riza sees Robert Christie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Christie shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
22.08
Scott Impey flicks a high ball forward to Robert Christie who takes it down. Robert Christie shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.51
Tim Greening threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Christie. Robert Christie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
32.44
Tim Greening makes a simple pass to Robert Christie. Robert Christie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Middleton.
34.09
Dean Riza receives the ball from a throw-in from Scott Impey. Dean Riza sees Niccolo Jess in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Niccolo Jess sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
36.35
Graeme Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Barry. Martin Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
39.20
Paolo Clegg flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Riza. Dean Riza makes a probing pass to Robert Christie. Robert Christie shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.31
Craig Pearson flicks a high ball forward to Stan Stockdale who takes it down. Stan Stockdale shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.37
Del Hamilton hits a low pass to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Venus.
44.20
Paolo Clegg sees Tim Greening in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tim Greening flicks a high pass forward to Niccolo Jess who brings the ball under control. Niccolo Jess rushes past Michael Gallagher! Niccolo Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robert Thomson with no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Huddersfield Town kick off and get the second half underway!
47.01
Tim Greening flicks a high pass forward. Robert Christie collects the pass. Robert Christie finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
55.10
Simon King makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Riza. Dean Riza makes a simple pass to Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Thomson who gathers it comfortably.
60.29
Huddersfield Town have made a substitution with Bill Chadwick replacing Dean Riza .
65.51
Aaron Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
69.46
Bill Chadwick catches Aaron Pearson on the ankles. Bill Chadwick is warned by the referee! Aaron Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.33
Without breaking stride, Craig Pearson plays the ball forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.08
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Liam Nicholls replacing Aaron Pearson .
79.28
Liam Nicholls barges into Tim Greening. The referee brings Liam Nicholls to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Greening runs off the knock.
83.06
Bill Chadwick catches Del Hamilton on the ankles. The referee calls over Bill Chadwick and shows him a yellow card! Del Hamilton runs off the knock.
89.25
Martin Barry makes an attacking run forward. Martin Barry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
Simon Venus flicks a high ball forward to Steve Carrick who takes it down. Steve Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Jess. Niccolo Jess plays a quick one-two with Robert Christie and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

Hartlepool United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.9%
38.1%
Play Area
32.1%
42.9%
25%

Scorers
Niccolo Jess 44, 90

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Niccolo Jess of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Lee Hibbs (GK)
6
2.Simon King (DEF)
6
3.Simon Venus (DEF)
7
4.Paolo Clegg (DEF)
6
5.Jose Javier Soler (DEF)
6
6.Steve Carrick (MID)
6
7.Tim Greening (MID)
7
8.Dean Riza (MID)
7
9.Scott Impey (MID)
6
10.Niccolo Jess (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Robert Christie (ATT)
6
 
12.Mick Evans (MID)
0
13.Chris Griffin (ATT)
0
14.Bill Chadwick (GK)yellow card
5

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