Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 2,657 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hartlepool United and Hull City are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the match underway!
3.11
Ivan Dean chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Rowett. Titus Rowett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.20
Niccolo Dublin passes the ball forward to Seth Armstrong. Seth Armstrong advances with the ball. Seth Armstrong shoots from distance but it is miles over!
6.22
Seth Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on Terry Shaw. Seth Armstrong is given a warning by the referee! Terry Shaw carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.04
Terry Shaw threads the ball through to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
32.46
James Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
38.31
Matthew Perry chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.57
Hartlepool United are easily keeping Hull City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Hull City kicking off!
48.26
Terry Shaw comes in with a high challenge, catching Seth Armstrong with his studs. Terry Shaw is shown the red card!! Seth Armstrong runs off the knock.
53.20
Matthew Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harry Moss.
60.48
John Goldberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ian Newby. Ian Newby sees space and advances. Ian Newby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.03
Seth Armstrong takes it forward alone. Seth Armstrong shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
66.22
Seth Armstrong threads the ball through to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.34
Neil Byrne flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Maddison. Daniel Maddison powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
72.17
Seth Armstrong makes a probing pass to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.50
Stuart Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Cope. James Cope kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern tries a spectacular long range effort. Steve Mcgovern scores for Hartlepool United!!
78.15
Titus Rowett threads the ball through to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.49
Ian Newby threads the ball through to Dale Lloyd. Dale Lloyd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ivan Dean.
83.53
Stuart Hackworth takes it forward alone. Stuart Hackworth makes a simple pass to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Graham Simonsen who gathers it comfortably.
84.42
James Cope makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern shoots from outside the area but Graham Simonsen is on top of it.
87.50
James Cope passes the ball forward to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Steve Mcgovern of Hartlepool United
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
49.2%
50.8%
Play Area
23.8%
55.6%
20.6%