Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     Cardiff CityCardiff City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Enrique HierroE. Hierro50
G
1captain
G
52Neil OwenN. Owen
Diogo MarquesD. Marques52
D
2
D
67Samuel MoullecS. Moullec
Eddie StewartE. Stewart48
D
3
D
60Pegguy BoutoilleP. Boutoille
Niccolo MckayN. Mckay46
D
captain4
D
53Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray
James GascoigneJ. Gascoigne45
D
5
D
48Nils VogelN. Vogel
Kevin DittrichK. Dittrich61
M
6
M
57Duncan BrandD. Brand
Marcel WilkeM. Wilke46
M
7
M
54Rafael OliveiraR. Oliveira
Eddie RichardsE. Richards45
M
8
A
71Bill MasonB. Mason
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira60
A
9
A
66Alistair BarmbyA. Barmby
Stuart LawS. Law54
A
10
A
58Henry PallisterH. Pallister
Julian CrooksJ. Crooks51
A
11
A
46Thierry WilliamsT. Williams
 
Pedro GouameneP. Gouamene50
A
12
M
53Marvin StockdaleM. Stockdale
Scott BishopS. Bishop48
A
13
M
53David BowerD. Bower
Clive McManamanC. McManaman46
A
14
M
49John StandingJ. Standing

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Cardiff City. A crowd of 4,413 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cardiff City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Eustace.


0.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.16
Duncan Brand makes an attacking run forward. Duncan Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.28
Diogo Marques threads a neat ball through to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.45
James Gascoigne comes in with a late challenge on Henry Pallister. The referee calls over James Gascoigne and shows him a yellow card! Henry Pallister runs off the knock.
10.42
With a delightful solo run, Marcel Wilke stretches the opposition's defence. Marcel Wilke sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.36
Diogo Marques flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Richards collects the pass. Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward to Stuart Law who brings the ball under control. Stuart Law shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
14.05
Alistair Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams collects the pass. Thierry Williams lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Cardiff City!
18.44
Kevin Dittrich knocks the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
21.11
Marcel Wilke clumsily knocks into Alistair Mowbray. Marcel Wilke is shown the yellow card! Alistair Mowbray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.00
Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Crooks hits a low pass to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Neil Owen gathers the ball up comfortably. Good keeping!
24.00
Duncan Brand threads a neat ball through to Bill Mason. Bill Mason whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.36
Rafael Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.28
Nils Vogel clumsily knocks into Julian Crooks. Nils Vogel is warned by the referee! Julian Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.06
Eddie Richards sees Stuart Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.15
Nils Vogel punts the ball hopefully upfield. Thierry Williams plays a one-two with Bill Mason and advances towards the goal... Thierry Williams comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Kevin Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Cardiff City 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
Cardiff City kick off!
51.49
Eddie Richards plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks plays a one-two with Guilherme Vieira and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Julian Crooks provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
60.40
Pegguy Boutoille hits a low pass to Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Barmby who brings the ball under control. Alistair Barmby shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
63.18
Eddie Stewart knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards sees Stuart Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Owen who gathers it comfortably.
65.11
Marcel Wilke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.54
Pegguy Boutoille threads a neat ball through to Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Barmby collects the pass. Alistair Barmby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams but the linesman indicates offside!
69.15
Guilherme Vieira catches Nils Vogel on the ankles. Guilherme Vieira is warned by the referee! Nils Vogel runs off the knock.
72.29
Samuel Moullec knocks the ball forward to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira passes the ball forward to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
78.09
Diogo Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
79.01
Eddie Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law connects with a diving header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
81.26
Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law controls it well on his chest. Stuart Law cuts inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stuart Law provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball strikes Alistair Mowbray's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
82.55
Corner kick to Hartlepool United. Eddie Richards chips it out wide. Duncan Brand reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
83.51
Hartlepool United are keeping most of the possession.
84.04
Pegguy Boutoille knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Mason. Bill Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
87.38
Rafael Oliveira knocks the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
89.07
Rafael Oliveira plays the ball forward to Bill Mason. Bill Mason shoots from 25 yards but somehow Enrique Hierro manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Cardiff City
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
9
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
20.5%
42.2%
37.3%

Scorers
Alistair Barmby 3, 14
Thierry Williams 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Barmby of Cardiff City

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)yellow card
5
6.Kevin Dittrich (MID)
6
7.Marcel Wilke (MID)yellow card
6
8.Eddie Richards (MID)
7
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)
6
10.Stuart Law (ATT)
6
11.Julian Crooks (ATT)
6
 
12.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
13.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
14.Clive McManaman (ATT)
0

1.Neil Owen (GK)
6
2.Samuel Moullec (DEF)
6
3.Pegguy Boutoille (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
5.Nils Vogel (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Brand (MID)
8
7.Rafael Oliveira (MID)
7
8.Bill Mason (ATT)
7
9.Alistair Barmby (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Henry Pallister (ATT)
6
11.Thierry Williams (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Marvin Stockdale (MID)
0
13.David Bower (MID)
0
14.John Standing (MID)
0