Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Wycombe Wanderers. A crowd of 4,035 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Granville.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Wycombe Wanderers get the match underway!
2.25
0-0Marcel Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
12.07
Mike Potts hits a low pass to Rio Montague. Rio Montague whips in a cross ball towards Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
14.04
0-0Eddie Richards knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
15.42
Eddie Stewart threads a neat ball through to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
16.47
0-0Kevin Dittrich chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Billy Law who gathers it comfortably.
20.37
Eddie Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
21.42
Marcel Wilke passes the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.12
0-0Eddie Richards clumsily knocks into Mike Potts. The referee brings Eddie Richards to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Potts runs off the knock.
26.34
James Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Marcel Wilke who takes it down. Marcel Wilke sees Julian Crooks in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Crooks shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.08
0-0Niccolo Mckay knocks the ball forward to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks collects the pass. Julian Crooks makes a simple pass, allowing Guilherme Vieira to run into the box. David Taylor comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
33.02
Niccolo Mckay laces a weighted ball forward to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich passes the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
34.59
Adrian Bishop makes a probing pass to Jermaine Mortensen. Jermaine Mortensen hits a low pass to Rio White. Rio White plays a quick one-two with Rio Montague and rushes in on goal... Rio White muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.33
Diogo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dittrich controls it well on his chest. Kevin Dittrich changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Dittrich shoots from 20 yards but Billy Law reads it well. He makes it look easy!
39.52
Eddie Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
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. Wycombe Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hartlepool United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Hartlepool United start the second half!
47.04
Marcel Wilke runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marcel Wilke lofts in a cross ball towards Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
53.51
Kevin Dittrich kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Billy Law.
55.31
0-0Eddie Richards takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Eddie Stewart strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it flies just off target!
59.03
Paul King flicks a high pass forward to Rio Montague who brings the ball under control. Rio Montague knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Enrique Hierro who gathers it comfortably.
60.31
Adrian Bishop knocks the ball forward to Paul King. Paul King knocks the ball forward to Julian Midgley. Julian Midgley finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.39
1-0Eddie Richards threads a neat ball through to Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.25
Kevin Dittrich makes a simple pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.31
Adrian Bishop threads a neat ball through to Mike Potts. Without breaking stride, Mike Potts plays the ball forward to Rio Montague. Rio Montague plays a one-two with Rio White and advances towards the goal... Rio Montague side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rio Montague!
73.38
Paul King flicks a high pass forward. Julian Midgley collects the pass. Julian Midgley shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.01
James Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards knocks the ball forward to Pedro Gouamene. Pedro Gouamene shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
79.02
Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Vieira who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.58
David Taylor catches Pedro Gouamene on the ankles. David Taylor is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Gouamene runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
10
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
22.4%
43.5%
34.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Crooks of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrique Hierro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diogo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Dittrich (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Marcel Wilke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eddie Richards (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Vieira (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Julian Crooks (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Pedro Gouamene (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Scott Bishop (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Clive McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | James Stockdale (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Billy Law (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gilles Cutler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adrian Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | David Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Paul King (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jermaine Mortensen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Rio White (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Julian Midgley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Montague (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Tim Marshall (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Danny Peckham (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Mckay (DEF) | 0 | |