Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 4,840 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Stockport County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Stockport County start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.42
0-1Mauricio Roman passes the ball forward to Scott Charlton. Scott Charlton knocks the ball forward to Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Boateng. Jonathan Boateng directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Scott Mills has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.33
0-1Sol Sherwood clumsily knocks into Nigel Boateng. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nigel Boateng runs off the knock.
16.20
0-1Gabriel Hernandez makes a probing pass to Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley surges forward with the ball. Paolo Midgley shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.09
Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.02
0-1Stan Greening advances with the ball. Stan Greening flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Boateng but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.19
John Pearson makes a beautiful solo run. John Pearson shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.35
Gavin Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
36.20
Stan Greening deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Charlton. Scott Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Boateng. Jonathan Boateng controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
39.41
0-2Erwin Vonk passes the ball forward to John Pearson. John Pearson threads the ball through to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Greening.
40.29
0-2Graham Ripley catches Ledley Beresford on the ankles. The referee calls over Graham Ripley and warns him to calm down! Ledley Beresford gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.29
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.49
John Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.56
Gavin Wright-Phillips knocks the ball forward to Jonathan Boateng. Jonathan Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
48.45
Ledley Beresford threads the ball through to Gavin Wright-Phillips. Gavin Wright-Phillips makes a probing pass to Jonathan Boateng. Jonathan Boateng finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
49.05
John Pearson passes the ball forward to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.20
0-2Gabriel Hernandez clumsily knocks into Jonathan Boateng. The referee calls over Gabriel Hernandez and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.03
Hartlepool United are easily keeping Stockport County at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
57.36
Gabriel Hernandez threads the ball through to Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley passes the ball forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.09
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
65.16
Gabriel Hernandez makes a beautiful solo run. Gabriel Hernandez threads the ball through to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills whips in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.30
Paolo Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
71.06
0-2Scott Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Mills easily smothers it!
75.18
Mauricio Roman plays a long ball forward. Nigel Boateng kicks a strong pass forward to Kevin Ward. Kevin Ward cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
77.54
Sol Sherwood comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Ward. Sol Sherwood is warned by the referee! Kevin Ward carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.19
Paolo Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.28
Gavin Wright-Phillips flicks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Boateng. Jonathan Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel Boateng but the linesman indicates offside!
85.23
Nick Ripley makes a simple pass to Nigel Boateng. Nigel Boateng lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Boateng. Jonathan Boateng is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
89.09
Damien Atherton knocks the ball forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Hutchison who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Ronnie Owen knocks the ball forward to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
3
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
26.2%
41.7%
32.1%
Scorers
| Jonathan Boateng 4, 36 |