Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Glanford Park where Scunthorpe United play host to Hartlepool United. A crowd of 4,611 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Scunthorpe United 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 Gareth Lumsdon.


0.00
Hartlepool United get the match underway!
3.37
Omer Andrews comes in with a late challenge on Marcel Wilke. The referee brings Omer Andrews to one side and gives him a warning! Marcel Wilke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.51
Neil Naysmith makes a simple pass to Michael Mccann. Michael Mccann hits a low pass to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by James Gascoigne.
10.14
Niccolo Mckay knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Wilke. Marcel Wilke flicks a high pass forward. Julian Crooks holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
18.18
Anthony Jobson makes a simple pass to Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Daniele Mills but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
21.03
Eddie Richards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira plays a one-two with Stuart Law and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Vieira strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jonathan Riza.
26.07
Anthony Jobson chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Andrews. Omer Andrews knocks the ball forward to Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.20
Eddie Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Jonathan Riza comfortably punches it away to safety.
30.05
Marcel Wilke threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law heads the ball goalwards. Jonathan Riza comfortably punches it away to safety.
33.54
Alex Ferguson barges into Niccolo Mckay. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Niccolo Mckay grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.04
Michael Mccann hits a low pass to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Stan Godber. With a superhuman jump, Stan Godber connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.07
Kevin Dittrich threads the ball through to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
44.01
Darren Crooks hacks Guilherme Vieira from behind! Darren Crooks is given a warning by the referee! Guilherme Vieira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Scunthorpe United appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Hartlepool United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Scunthorpe United kicking off!
48.55
Omer Andrews passes the ball forward to Isaiah Wright. Isaiah Wright finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
51.58
Omer Andrews catches Eddie Richards on the ankles. Omer Andrews is shown the yellow card! Eddie Richards runs off the knock.
55.26
Eddie Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
60.30
Philipp Kaiser brings the ball forward. Philipp Kaiser knocks the ball forward to Daniele Mills. Daniele Mills skips past Niccolo Mckay! Daniele Mills makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
61.06
Without breaking stride, Eddie Richards plays the ball forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
65.57
Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward to Julian Crooks who brings the ball under control. Julian Crooks tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jonathan Riza manages to keep it out.
66.55
Omer Andrews flicks a high pass forward. Alex Ferguson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Ferguson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.01
Marcel Wilke threads a neat ball through to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
71.05
Anthony Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Omer Andrews collects the pass. With great vision, Omer Andrews plays the ball forward to Alex Ferguson. Alex Ferguson whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Mills. With a superhuman jump, Daniele Mills connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Enrique Hierro is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.21
Scunthorpe United have made 2 substitutions with Brendan Fletcher replacing Stan Godber and Chris Banks replacing Alex Ferguson .
78.25
Marcel Wilke receives the ball from a throw-in from Eddie Richards. Marcel Wilke kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Crooks. Julian Crooks whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law powers a header at goal. Jonathan Riza punches it away to safety.
79.30
Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law controls it well on his chest. Stuart Law shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.49
Anthony Jobson clumsily knocks into Guilherme Vieira. Anthony Jobson is warned by the referee! Guilherme Vieira hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.38
Kevin Dittrich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
89.58
With vision, Kevin Dittrich laces a weighted ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
5
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
36.1%
43.1%
20.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Riza of Scunthorpe United

Match Ratings
1.Jonathan Riza (GK)
9
2.Darren Crooks (DEF)
5
3.Philipp Kaiser (DEF)
6
4.Anthony Jobson (DEF)
6
5.Neil Naysmith (DEF)
6
6.Michael Mccann (MID)
6
7.Omer Andrews (MID)yellow card
6
8.Daniele Mills (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Isaiah Wright (ATT)
6
10.Alex Ferguson (ATT)yellow card
7
11.Stan Godber (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Alec Burley (GK)
0
13.Chris Banks (DEF)
6
14.Brendan Fletcher (MID)
6

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)
8
7.Marcel Wilke (MID)
7
8.Eddie Richards (MID)
7
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)
7
10.Stuart Law (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Julian Crooks (ATT)
7
 
12.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
13.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0
14.Clive McManaman (ATT)
0