Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Fulham. A crowd of 19,456 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Cooke.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
4.27
0-0Noe Quezada makes a probing pass to Simon Oliver. Simon Oliver takes it forward alone. Simon Oliver plays a scrappy one-two with Oliver Behrens and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Oliver shows great control and tries a shot on goal but somehow Mick Deane happens to be in the right place to block it.
6.40
0-1Yuudai Nakata makes a beautiful solo run. Yuudai Nakata chips the ball to his team mate, Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere plays a one-two with Carlos Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Elysée Gnohere provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.41
0-1Steve Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Ruiz who takes it down. Carlos Ruiz tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Morris Thompson manages to keep it out.
20.04
Danny Greaves passes the ball forward to Spencer Scales. Spencer Scales makes a probing pass to Des Howells. Des Howells tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from António Cano. What a great pair of hands!
21.37
Yassine Sinouh flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Behrens who brings the ball under control. Oliver Behrens shoots from distance but somehow Morris Thompson manages to keep it out.
24.32
0-1Dean Rodgers takes it forward alone. Dean Rodgers puts a great ball through but Mykhaylo Ermachenko is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
27.30
Dean Rodgers darts forward. Dean Rodgers threads a neat, attacking ball through to Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko takes a shot at goal but somehow António Cano manages to keep it out.
28.42
0-1Steve Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Spencer Scales holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Spencer Scales threads a neat ball through to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from outside the area. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.47
Yannis Mitropoulos threads a neat ball through to Colin Glass. Colin Glass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Morris Thompson effortlessly smothers it!
40.28
Yassine Sinouh advances with the ball. Yassine Sinouh knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Carlos Ruiz scores for Fulham!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
49.22
0-2Yannis Mitropoulos threads a neat ball through to Colin Glass. Colin Glass picks a pass forward to Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Weir.
51.38
Colin Glass knocks the ball forward to Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz makes a simple pass, allowing Elysée Gnohere to run into the box. Some good footwork from Elysée Gnohere provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Mick Deane.
53.01
Simon Oliver sees space and advances. Simon Oliver shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
55.43
0-2Carlos Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Mick Deane. Carlos Ruiz is shown the yellow card! Mick Deane stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.14
Colin Glass knocks the ball forward to Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere puts a great ball through. Carlos Ruiz runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
60.43
Yassine Sinouh flicks a high pass forward to Oliver Behrens who brings the ball under control. Oliver Behrens plays a one-two with Carlos Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Oliver Behrens side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Morris Thompson.
61.26
0-2Noe Quezada takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Danny Greaves reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
63.27
Steve Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Spencer Scales. Without breaking stride, Spencer Scales plays the ball forward to Simon Fletcher. Simon Fletcher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
65.34
0-2Dean Rodgers clumsily knocks into Yassine Sinouh. The referee brings Dean Rodgers to one side and gives him a warning! Yassine Sinouh stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.02
Noe Quezada threads a neat ball through to Colin Glass. Colin Glass flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Ruiz collects the pass. Carlos Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Morris Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
69.33
Steve Fletcher hits a low pass to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noe Quezada.
71.56
Colin Glass barges into Dean Rodgers. Colin Glass is shown the yellow card! Dean Rodgers stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.28
0-2Danny Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers hits a low pass to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Des Howells. Noe Quezada barges into Des Howells. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
77.13
Colin Glass threads a neat ball through to Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but Morris Thompson is on top of it.
83.55
Yassine Sinouh hits a low pass to Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere shoots from 20 yards but Morris Thompson reads it well. Great keeping!
85.32
Spencer Scales makes a probing pass to Des Howells. Des Howells knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Fletcher. Simon Fletcher flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
89.49
Yuudai Nakata makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yassine Sinouh. Yassine Sinouh threads a neat ball through to Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere threads the ball through to Carlos Ruiz but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
10
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
34.5%
43.7%
21.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carlos Ruiz of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Morris Thompson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Mick Deane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Greaves (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Alberto Weir (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Spencer Scales (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Rodgers (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mykhaylo Ermachenko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Simon Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Gilles Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Des Howells (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edward Batty (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Ball (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Garry Ritchie (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | António Cano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Noe Quezada (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Yannis Mitropoulos (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yuudai Nakata (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Steve Oliver (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Glass (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Yassine Sinouh (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Simon Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oliver Behrens (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Carlos Ruiz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Elysée Gnohere (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marco Seedorf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Afonso Solano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Torsten Hanssen (GK) | 0 | |