Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Scott Mills | S. Mills |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 44 | | Stan Palmer | S. Palmer | |||||||||
| Sol Sherwood | S. Sherwood | | 54 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 53 | | Nwankwo Collymore | N. Collymore | |||||||||
| Erwin Vonk | E. Vonk |  | 51 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 | | Scott Draper | S. Draper | |||||||||
| Gabriel Hernandez | G. Hernandez |  | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Marc Wetherall | M. Wetherall | |||||||||
| Damien Atherton | D. Atherton | | 47 | M | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Seth Mcleod | S. Mcleod | |||||||||
| John Pearson | J. Pearson | | 46 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Gareth Finney | G. Finney | |||||||||
| Paolo Midgley | P. Midgley | | 40 | M | | 7 | | M | 52 | | Darren Beresford | D. Beresford | |||||||||
| Ronnie Owen | R. Owen | | 40 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Brian Hapgood | B. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Graham Ripley | G. Ripley | | 57 | A | | 9 | | A | 54 | | Greg Montague | G. Montague | |||||||||
| Jody Thompson | J. Thompson | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Spencer Laver | S. Laver | |||||||||
| Teddy Mills | T. Mills | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Isaiah Lawton | I. Lawton | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 4,463 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
4.38
0-0Spencer Laver catches Gabriel Hernandez on the ankles. Spencer Laver is warned by the referee! Gabriel Hernandez gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
8.55
0-0Gareth Finney sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Finney tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Scott Mills manages to keep it out.
12.48
Spencer Laver barges into Sol Sherwood. The referee calls over Spencer Laver again and warns him to calm down! Sol Sherwood carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.49
0-0Gabriel Hernandez passes the ball forward to Ronnie Owen. Ronnie Owen knocks the ball forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Wetherall.
15.04
0-0John Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.05
Gareth Finney comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Midgley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paolo Midgley grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
20.47
0-0John Pearson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Thompson but he's offside!
22.54
1-0Paolo Midgley sees space and advances. Paolo Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.10
Marc Wetherall threads the ball through to Gareth Finney. Gareth Finney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Montague. Greg Montague shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Scott Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
30.40
1-0Teddy Mills barges into Scott Draper. Teddy Mills is warned by the referee! Scott Draper stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.22
Seth Mcleod passes the ball forward to Brian Hapgood. Brian Hapgood passes the ball forward to Greg Montague. Greg Montague shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.18
Gabriel Hernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
39.42
John Pearson makes a simple pass to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Mills and rushes in on goal... Jody Thompson rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
40.05
Damien Atherton clumsily knocks into Brian Hapgood. Damien Atherton is warned by the referee! Brian Hapgood hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.33
Darren Beresford decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Beresford makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Lawton but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Barnsley kick off!
48.14
Damien Atherton makes a simple pass to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.48
Damien Atherton knocks the ball forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Draper.
55.21
Gareth Finney brings the ball forward. Gareth Finney goes all the way! Gareth Finney takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Scott Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
59.08
Gareth Finney comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Owen. Gareth Finney is warned by the referee! Ronnie Owen grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
61.13
Gabriel Hernandez passes the ball forward to Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.26
Brian Hapgood passes the ball forward to Greg Montague. Greg Montague threads the ball through to Isaiah Lawton but he's offside!
71.22
Nwankwo Collymore catches Jody Thompson on the ankles. The referee calls over Nwankwo Collymore and warns him to calm down! Jody Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.35
Brian Hapgood takes it forward alone. Brian Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Lawton. Isaiah Lawton flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
85.13
Sol Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
26.3%
42.1%
31.6%
Scorers