Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 3,931 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Portsmouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United kick off!
6.03
0-0Arthur Bloomer sees Armin Sachs in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Armin Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.30
Eddie Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.39
Eddie Stewart passes the ball forward to Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks collects the pass. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
14.25
0-0Armin Sachs hacks Eddie Richards from behind! Armin Sachs is shown the yellow card! Eddie Richards runs off the knock.
16.16
0-0Armin Sachs clumsily knocks into Marcel Wilke. Armin Sachs is warned by the referee! Marcel Wilke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.51
Seeing Steve Barry's attacking run, Arthur Bloomer quickly throws the ball into his path. Steve Barry passes the ball forward to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs threads a neat ball through to Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
22.44
Armin Sachs flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Beckham. Glynn Beckham knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
24.17
James Gascoigne breaks forward. James Gascoigne hits a low pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law plays a scrappy one-two with Guilherme Vieira and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Stuart Law provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
27.56
0-0William Dzodic runs straight at the opposition's defence. William Dzodic shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Enrique Hierro effortlessly smothers it!
28.28
0-1Eddie Richards makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.57
Arthur Bloomer threads the ball through to Armin Sachs. Armin Sachs deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Bishop. David Bishop chips the ball to his team mate, Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison tries a spectacular strike. The ball takes a deflection leaving Enrique Hierro with no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
36.24
Eddie Richards decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Richards shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.22
James Gascoigne flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich hits a low pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
39.58
William Dzodic sees Harry Harrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
40.51
Kevin Dittrich hits a low pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
42.57
Arthur Bloomer decides to run forward with the ball. Seeing a gap ahead, Arthur Bloomer laces a through ball forward to Harry Harrison. Harry Harrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Portsmouth appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
Portsmouth kick off and get the second half underway!
53.42
1-1James Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dittrich controls it well on his chest. Kevin Dittrich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks skips past Arthur Bloomer! Arthur Bloomer comes in with a late challenge on Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
54.48
Marcel Wilke flicks the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from long range but slams it into the crowd!
59.10
Eddie Stewart knocks the ball forward to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
69.47
Eddie Richards runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Eddie Richards shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Hartlepool United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
72.06
Kevin Dittrich kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
73.14
Armin Sachs knocks the ball to his team mate, David Bishop. David Bishop knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
77.53
Diogo Marques receives the ball from a throw-in from Niccolo Mckay. Diogo Marques flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke makes a simple pass to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Marc Laver is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
81.30
1-2Marcel Wilke flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Crooks but he's offside!
85.13
Frank Barry flicks a high pass forward to William Dzodic who brings the ball under control. William Dzodic threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Hurst. Niccolo Hurst controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
87.12
With great vision, James Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich brings the ball forward. Kevin Dittrich sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
7
9
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44%
56%
Play Area
34.7%
40%
25.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Julian Crooks of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Marc Laver (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Seth Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Frank Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arthur Bloomer (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Steve Barry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | William Dzodic (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Armin Sachs (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Glynn Beckham (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Harry Harrison (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Niccolo Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Bishop (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ashley Griffin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Brown (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Maddison (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Enrique Hierro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diogo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | James Gascoigne (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Kevin Dittrich (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Marcel Wilke (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Eddie Richards (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Law (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Julian Crooks (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Pedro Gouamene (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Bishop (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |