Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to AFC Rushden & Diamonds. A crowd of 4,581 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Rushden & Diamonds appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0AFC Rushden & Diamonds kick off and get the first half underway!
6.10
0-0Frederico Faria plays a long ball forward. Chris Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.33
Paolo Midgley passes the ball forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.57
0-0Paolo Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.32
Frederico Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Le Tissier. Paolo Le Tissier makes a simple pass to Chris Ince. Chris Ince knocks the ball forward to Rio Southgate. Rio Southgate tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
12.11
0-0Steve Shields knocks the ball forward to Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry goes all the way! Alistair Terry tries a spectacular strike but somehow Scott Mills manages to keep it out.
18.07
Sol Campbell sees a break and surges forward. Sol Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Ince. Chris Ince whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
20.40
John Pearson makes a beautiful solo run. John Pearson knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gudjón Júlíusson!
33.11
Erwin Vonk threads the ball through to John Pearson. John Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills whips in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.31
Paolo Le Tissier makes a beautiful solo run. Paolo Le Tissier shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.54
0-0Chris Ince hacks Erwin Vonk from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erwin Vonk stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.30
Paolo Midgley brings the ball forward. Paolo Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.33
Ronnie Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gudjón Júlíusson who gathers it comfortably.
48.10
John Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Eadie.
51.40
0-0Richard Laycock barges into Chris Ince. The referee calls over Richard Laycock and warns him to calm down! Chris Ince carries on, but is struggling a bit.
53.37
Norman Froggatt takes it forward alone. Norman Froggatt goes all the way! Norman Froggatt rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.08
0-0Graham Ripley comes in with a late challenge on Frederico Faria. Graham Ripley is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Faria runs off the knock.
55.23
Paolo Le Tissier catches Damien Atherton on the ankles. The referee calls over Paolo Le Tissier and warns him to calm down! Damien Atherton gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.01
Richard Laycock chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.22
John Pearson makes a probing pass to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
61.52
John Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
67.22
Graham Ripley clumsily knocks into Gavin Lee. Graham Ripley is given another warning by the referee! Gavin Lee hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.51
0-0Norman Froggatt kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Ince. Chris Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Terry but he's offside!
73.09
Norman Froggatt threads the ball through to Chris Ince. Chris Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Terry. Alistair Terry flicks the ball with his head. Scott Mills easily smothers it.
79.11
1-0John Pearson makes a probing pass to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills whips in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
83.13
Damien Atherton makes a simple pass to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.21
John Pearson sees a break and surges forward. John Pearson shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Gudjón Júlíusson!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.3%
44.7%
Play Area
23.7%
42.1%
34.2%
Scorers