Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Rochdale. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Hartlepool United and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Hartlepool United and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
2.10
0-0Matthew Perry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.36
Stuart Hackworth makes a probing pass to Terry Shaw. Terry Shaw passes the ball forward to Paul Merson. Paul Merson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.08
Terry Shaw knocks the ball forward to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.58
1-0Terry Shaw kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern plays a perfect one-two with Paul Merson and rushes in on goal... Steve Mcgovern shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Teddy James had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
15.03
1-0Matthew Perry takes it forward alone. Matthew Perry shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
16.45
Henry Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton finds some space and shoots from distance. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.07
Craig Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steven Henry who gathers it comfortably.
27.37
Ivan Dean makes a simple pass to Terry Shaw. Terry Shaw threads the ball through to Paul Merson. Paul Merson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
32.35
1-1Shaun Joachim knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Rowett. Titus Rowett brings the ball forward. Titus Rowett shoots from 25 yards. Teddy James easily smothers it.
33.57
Graham Murray makes a probing pass to Matthew Perry. Matthew Perry threads the ball through to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
34.41
Stuart Hackworth advances with the ball. Stuart Hackworth kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Merson. Paul Merson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
36.51
Henry Greening knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Jess. Steve Jess goes all the way! Steve Jess shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rochdale kick off!
47.09
1-1Steve Jess catches Graham Murray on the ankles. Steve Jess is warned by the referee! Graham Murray runs off the knock.
48.48
Glynn Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Merson. Paul Merson goes all the way! Paul Merson rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
51.58
Shaun Joachim chips the ball to his team mate, Glynn Morris. Glynn Morris makes a simple pass to Paul Merson. Paul Merson whips in a cross ball towards Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Teddy James!
54.19
Titus Rowett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern goes all the way! Steve Mcgovern makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.47
Damien Standing barges into Paul Merson. Damien Standing is given a warning by the referee! Paul Merson runs off the knock.
67.25
Matthew Perry knocks the ball forward to Paul Merson. Paul Merson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Owen.
69.21
Terry Shaw passes the ball forward to Steve Mcgovern. Steve Mcgovern goes all the way! Steve Mcgovern cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
71.59
Adam Youds catches Paul Merson on the ankles. The referee calls over Adam Youds and warns him to calm down! Paul Merson runs off the knock.
73.46
1-1Hartlepool United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Rochdale's defence.
77.06
Damien Standing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Brooking. Danny Brooking makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.31
Tim Ince passes the ball forward to Steve Jess. Steve Jess finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.12
Shaun Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Glynn Morris. Glynn Morris makes a beautiful solo run. Glynn Morris shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
85.17
Henry Greening controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Carlton. Adam Carlton plays a perfect one-two with Steve Jess and rushes in on goal... Adam Carlton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
8
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
71.6%
28.4%
Play Area
29.5%
44.3%
26.1%
Scorers