Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,673 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hartlepool United and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Hartlepool United and Torquay United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Fletcher.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United get the match underway!
2.56
0-0James Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Weaver. Damien Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks controls it well on his chest. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.07
0-1Peter Maclean deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Gordon. Anthony Gordon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod skips past Eddie Stewart! Some good footwork from Damien Mcleod provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
20.23
0-1Adam Brown threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing passes the ball forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Niccolo Mckay.
21.38
Eddie Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dittrich collects the pass. Kevin Dittrich sees Stuart Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stuart Law finds some space and shoots from distance. Chris Thatcher is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.45
Eddie Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Dittrich controls it well on his chest. Kevin Dittrich threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Höfer.
33.17
Neil Hendry sees a break and surges forward. Neil Hendry plays a one-two with Craig Standing and rushes in on goal... Neil Hendry strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.51
1-2Kevin Dittrich comes in with a late challenge on Neil Hendry. The referee calls over Kevin Dittrich and warns him to calm down! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
44.04
1-2Eddie Richards threads the ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from distance but somehow Chris Thatcher manages to keep it out.
45.00
1-2With great vision, Neil Hendry plays the ball forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Torquay United 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
Torquay United kick off!
51.53
1-2Damien Weaver sees Guilherme Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Vieira advances inside the box! Guilherme Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.28
Niccolo Mckay threads the ball through to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards decides to run forward with the ball. Eddie Richards shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.04
Damien Weaver kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
71.13
Niccolo Mckay hits a low pass to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards makes a probing pass to Stuart Law. Stuart Law knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Thatcher who gathers it comfortably.
77.36
Niccolo Mckay flicks a high pass forward to Damien Weaver who brings the ball under control. Showing composure, Damien Weaver plays the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.05
Damien Weaver flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law controls it well on his chest. Stuart Law tries a spectacular long range effort. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Stuart Law!
89.24
2-2Niccolo Mckay catches Craig Standing on the ankles. The referee brings Niccolo Mckay to one side and gives him a warning! Craig Standing carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
31.8%
42.4%
25.8%
Scorers
| Stuart Law 21, 78 | Damien Mcleod 14 Neil Hendry 33 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Law of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Enrique Hierro (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Diogo Marques (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Niccolo Mckay (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | James Gascoigne (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Dittrich (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Eddie Richards (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Damien Weaver (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Guilherme Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Stuart Law (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Julian Crooks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Pedro Gouamene (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Scott Bishop (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Clive McManaman (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Thatcher (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Darius Unsworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Peter Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gary Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alexander Höfer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Anthony Gordon (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Adam Brown (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Hendry (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Craig Standing (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Paul Duberry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Warren Gordon (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Carl Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Semedo (DEF) | 0 | |