Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Plymouth Argyle | Plymouth Argyle | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Mills | S. Mills |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 | | Daniele Waters | D. Waters | |||||||||
| Sol Sherwood | S. Sherwood | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 |  | Elena Ruiz | E. Ruiz | |||||||||
| Erwin Vonk | E. Vonk |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | John Sheringham | J. Sheringham | |||||||||
| Gabriel Hernandez | G. Hernandez | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 |  | Nicholas Cabezas | N. Cabezas | |||||||||
| Damien Atherton | D. Atherton | | 47 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Chris Mann | C. Mann | |||||||||
| John Pearson | J. Pearson | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Danny Draper | D. Draper | |||||||||
| Paolo Midgley | P. Midgley | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 | | Dennis Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Ronnie Owen | R. Owen | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 52 | | Michael Jess | M. Jess | |||||||||
| Graham Ripley | G. Ripley | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Luke Delaney | L. Delaney | |||||||||
| Jody Thompson | J. Thompson | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Francis May | F. May | |||||||||
| Teddy Mills | T. Mills | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 49 | | Matthew Fortune | M. Fortune | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Plymouth Argyle. A crowd of 4,467 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Plymouth Argyle kick off and get the match underway!
3.30
0-0Elena Ruiz comes in with a late challenge on Jody Thompson. Elena Ruiz is warned by the referee! Jody Thompson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.56
0-0Damien Atherton sees a break and surges forward. Damien Atherton knocks in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
14.50
0-0Dennis Moncur makes a simple pass to Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Scott Mills!
15.51
Chris Mann advances with the ball. Chris Mann knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune goes all the way! Matthew Fortune cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Scott Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
20.17
Nicholas Cabezas passes the ball forward to Michael Jess. Michael Jess threads the ball through to Francis May. Francis May controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Scott Mills is on top of it.
21.58
0-0Erwin Vonk makes a probing pass to Ronnie Owen. Ronnie Owen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Sheringham.
22.37
Damien Atherton kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.25
Michael Jess catches John Pearson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Pearson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
33.55
Elena Ruiz passes the ball forward to Michael Jess. Michael Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Delaney. Luke Delaney directs the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.24
0-0Danny Draper catches Ronnie Owen on the ankles. Danny Draper is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
36.37
Michael Jess brings the ball forward. Michael Jess plays a perfect one-two with Francis May and rushes in on goal... Michael Jess cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
38.52
Erwin Vonk brings the ball forward. Erwin Vonk makes a simple pass to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Mann.
39.50
John Pearson passes the ball forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.29
Sol Sherwood chips the ball to his team mate, John Pearson. John Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicholas Cabezas.
42.04
John Pearson sees a break and surges forward. John Pearson shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
44.17
0-1Danny Draper passes the ball forward to Francis May. Francis May finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
47.46
Erwin Vonk passes the ball forward to John Pearson. John Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Daniele Waters has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
55.21
Nicholas Cabezas threads the ball through to Dennis Moncur. Dennis Moncur threads the ball through to Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.29
1-1Hartlepool United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Plymouth Argyle's defence.
61.23
1-1John Sheringham threads the ball through to Michael Jess. Michael Jess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune threads the ball through to Francis May but he's offside!
63.37
Danny Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis May. Francis May plays a perfect one-two with Matthew Fortune and rushes in on goal... Francis May makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Scott Mills had no chance!! Goal for Plymouth Argyle!
73.25
John Sheringham hoofs the ball up the pitch. Matthew Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
75.19
Danny Draper makes a probing pass to Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune plays a perfect one-two with Luke Delaney and rushes in on goal... Matthew Fortune cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Scott Mills!
77.39
Erwin Vonk flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley makes a simple pass to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson passes the ball forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
83.18
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
85.17
Dennis Moncur makes a simple pass to Matthew Fortune. Matthew Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
7
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
30.7%
45.5%
23.9%
Scorers
| Graham Ripley 47 | Francis May 44, 63 |