Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Mark Yothers Mark Yothers
Morris ThompsonM. Thompson77
G
1
G
82Kristinn Ingi KárasonK. Kárason
Mick DeaneM. Deane68
D
2
D
72Lomano ShieldsL. Shields
Danny GreavesD. Greaves67
D
3
D
70Ledley BrandL. Brand
Alberto WeirA. Weir66
D
4
D
82Aruna DindaneA. Dindane
Danny BallD. Ball64
D
5captain
M
79Kelvin RobinsonK. Robinson
Spencer ScalesS. Scales73
M
captain6
M
70Duncan MeiklejohnD. Meiklejohn
Simon FletcherS. Fletcher68
M
7
M
74Alex RaeA. Rae
Dean RodgersD. Rodgers67
M
8
M
74Artur RamosA. Ramos
Marvin CortM. Cort66
M
9
A
79Hákon GunnlaugssonH. Gunnlaugsson
Des HowellsD. Howells72
A
10
A
71Martin GonzalezM. Gonzalez
Gilles VieiraG. Vieira70
A
11
A
80Kubilay ÖzalanK. Özalan
 
Mykhaylo ErmachenkoM. Ermachenko67
A
12
D
70Simon FortuneS. Fortune
Edward BattyE. Batty66
G
13
M
73Ricardo AgudeloR. Agudelo
Steve FletcherS. Fletcher64
D
14
A
74Matheus Henrique SerginhoM. Serginho

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Mccall.


0.00
Arsenal kick off the first half!
2.08
Duncan Meiklejohn passes the ball forward to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Morris Thompson smothers it!
3.37
Duncan Meiklejohn darts forward. Duncan Meiklejohn plays a one-two with Martin Gonzalez and advances towards the goal... Duncan Meiklejohn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Morris Thompson. What a great pair of hands!
10.26
Spencer Scales kicks a strong pass forward to Des Howells. Des Howells knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.49
Lomano Shields flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Robinson collects the pass. Kelvin Robinson passes the ball forward to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson whips in a cross ball towards Martin Gonzalez. With a superhuman jump, Martin Gonzalez connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Fantastic reaction save from Morris Thompson!
16.56
Dean Rodgers runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dean Rodgers lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
28.11
Duncan Meiklejohn kicks a strong pass forward to Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Greaves.
30.19
Lomano Shields makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Rae. Alex Rae threads a neat ball through to Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.46
Ledley Brand makes a simple pass to Duncan Meiklejohn. Duncan Meiklejohn flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Hákon Gunnlaugsson. Hákon Gunnlaugsson makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.33
Kelvin Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.30
Kelvin Robinson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kubilay Özalan. Kubilay Özalan shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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

45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
53.58
Lomano Shields catches Gilles Vieira on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gilles Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.44
Artur Ramos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Gonzalez. Martin Gonzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Morris Thompson.
55.14
Duncan Meiklejohn takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Danny Greaves reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
65.56
Danny Ball flicks a high pass forward. Simon Fletcher controls it well on his chest. Simon Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Des Howells holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Des Howells lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
67.30
Ledley Brand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Artur Ramos. Artur Ramos sees Martin Gonzalez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Gonzalez knocks the ball forward, putting Kubilay Özalan through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Kubilay Özalan provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
72.57
Simon Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Artur Ramos. Simon Fletcher is given a warning by the referee! Artur Ramos stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.58
Duncan Meiklejohn catches Dean Rodgers on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dean Rodgers runs off the knock.
78.17
Danny Greaves darts forward. Danny Greaves flicks the ball to his team mate, Des Howells. Des Howells rushes past Ledley Brand! Des Howells muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Kristinn Ingi Kárason. Excellent save.
81.18
Marvin Cort takes it forward alone. Marvin Cort whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
89.42
Dean Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Howells. Des Howells advances inside the box! Des Howells shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Des Howells!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Arsenal
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.2%
60.8%
Play Area
27%
44.6%
28.4%

Scorers
Des Howells 89
Hákon Gunnlaugsson 34

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Des Howells of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Morris Thompson (GK)
8
2.Mick Deane (DEF)
6
3.Danny Greaves (DEF)
7
4.Alberto Weir (DEF)
6
5.Danny Ball (DEF)
6
6.Spencer Scales (MID)
6
7.Simon Fletcher (MID)
6
8.Dean Rodgers (MID)
7
9.Marvin Cort (MID)
6
10.Des Howells (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Gilles Vieira (ATT)
6
 
12.Mykhaylo Ermachenko (ATT)
0
13.Edward Batty (GK)
0
14.Steve Fletcher (DEF)
0

1.Kristinn Ingi Kárason (GK)
7
2.Lomano Shields (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Ledley Brand (DEF)
7
4.Aruna Dindane (DEF)
7
5.Kelvin Robinson (MID)
6
6.Duncan Meiklejohn (MID)yellow card
7
7.Alex Rae (MID)
6
8.Artur Ramos (MID)
6
9.Hákon Gunnlaugsson (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Martin Gonzalez (ATT)
7
11.Kubilay Özalan (ATT)
6
 
12.Simon Fortune (DEF)
0
13.Ricardo Agudelo (MID)
0
14.Matheus Henrique Serginho (ATT)
0