Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Barnet | Barnet | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steven Henry | S. Henry |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Carl Kerr | C. Kerr | |||||||||
| Stuart Hackworth | S. Hackworth | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Ruel Perry | R. Perry | |||||||||
| Graham Murray | G. Murray | | 54 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Lomano Robson | L. Robson | |||||||||
| Shaun Joachim | S. Joachim | | 44 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Thierry Brooking | T. Brooking | |||||||||
| Ivan Dean | I. Dean | | 37 | D | | 5 | | M | 53 | | Niccolo Christie | N. Christie | |||||||||
| Titus Rowett | T. Rowett | | 56 | M | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Ross Rowett | R. Rowett | |||||||||
| James Cope | J. Cope | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Billy Riza | B. Riza | |||||||||
| Matthew Perry | M. Perry | | 46 | M | | 8 | | M | 37 | | Nicky Owen | N. Owen | |||||||||
| Glynn Morris | G. Morris | | 45 | M | | 9 | | A | 45 | | Joe Hapgood | J. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Steve Mcgovern | S. Mcgovern | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 44 | | Emile Walsh | E. Walsh | |||||||||
| Paul Merson | P. Merson | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 44 | | Del Carrick | D. Carrick | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Barnet. A crowd of 2,938 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Barnet appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Barnet kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Matthew Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Brooking.
4.56
0-0Glynn Morris threads the ball through to Paul Merson. Paul Merson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
6.13
Stuart Hackworth knocks the ball forward to Glynn Morris. Glynn Morris threads the ball through to Paul Merson. Paul Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Kerr who gathers it comfortably.
10.07
Titus Rowett flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
12.35
Billy Riza knocks the ball forward to Joe Hapgood. Joe Hapgood shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
14.55
Shaun Joachim advances with the ball. Shaun Joachim makes a probing pass to 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.
16.49
Billy Riza brings the ball forward. Billy Riza sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.37
Shaun Joachim makes a probing pass to Matthew Perry. Matthew Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.12
Titus Rowett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
22.38
0-1Billy Riza threads the ball through to Joe Hapgood. Joe Hapgood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Steven Henry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
26.30
Graham Murray kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Rowett. Titus Rowett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.22
Billy Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Joe Hapgood. Joe Hapgood shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.07
Glynn Morris makes a simple pass to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.06
Stuart Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Cope. James Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern heads the ball goalwards. Carl Kerr is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.39
Titus Rowett makes a beautiful solo run. Titus Rowett whips in a cross ball towards Paul Merson. Paul Merson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
51.49
1-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
55.45
Niccolo Christie knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Carrick. Del Carrick shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.25
1-1James Cope controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Carl Kerr.
61.45
Nicky Owen flicks the ball to his team mate, Emile Walsh. Emile Walsh goes all the way! Emile Walsh cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
67.58
Titus Rowett passes the ball forward to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.23
Niccolo Christie brings the ball forward. Niccolo Christie sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Steven Henry easily smothers it.
71.53
Lomano Robson makes a probing pass to Nicky Owen. Nicky Owen makes a simple pass to Del Carrick. Del Carrick shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.41
Matthew Perry threads the ball through to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
78.30
Ivan Dean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Cope. James Cope threads the ball through to Paul Merson. Paul Merson shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.17
1-1Ross Rowett hacks Matthew Perry from behind! Ross Rowett is given a warning by the referee! Matthew Perry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
84.17
Ross Rowett makes a simple pass to Del Carrick. Del Carrick knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Henry who gathers it comfortably.
87.41
James Cope makes a simple pass to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern whips in a cross ball towards Paul Merson. Paul Merson flicks the ball with his head. Carl Kerr easily smothers it.
89.49
Nicky Owen sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Del Carrick. Del Carrick is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
11
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.7%
38.3%
Play Area
24.7%
43.2%
32.1%
Scorers