Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 3,522 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United kick off the first half!
2.27
0-0Erwin Vonk knocks the ball forward to John Pearson. John Pearson surges forward with the ball. John Pearson shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Joe Wainwright manages to gather it comfortably.
3.38
0-1Gavin Beckham surges forward with the ball. Gavin Beckham threads the ball through to Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Scott Mills had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
8.35
0-1Sebastien Tatarian deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Ferrer. Nicolas Ferrer makes a simple pass to Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Sherwood.
10.14
0-1Ivan Bridge flicks the ball to his team mate, Yassine Djoudi. Yassine Djoudi sees space and advances. Yassine Djoudi finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.08
0-1Kemal Bastin catches Sol Sherwood on the ankles. Kemal Bastin is warned by the referee! Sol Sherwood runs off the knock.
14.08
0-1Hartlepool United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
16.50
Gavin Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.00
John Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills goes all the way! Teddy Mills shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
20.03
Paolo Midgley advances with the ball. Paolo Midgley lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.26
1-1Damien Atherton clumsily knocks into Adrian Hunt. Damien Atherton is warned by the referee! Adrian Hunt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.43
Sebastien Tatarian knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Maclean. Nwankwo Maclean surges forward with the ball. Nwankwo Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Bastin. Kemal Bastin flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.22
Gabriel Hernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Rotherham United kick off!
47.51
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
49.34
Paolo Midgley knocks the ball forward to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Joe Wainwright manages to gather it comfortably.
51.42
Yassine Djoudi advances with the ball. Yassine Djoudi plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Fletcher and rushes in on goal... Yassine Djoudi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.43
John Pearson advances with the ball. John Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Joe Wainwright had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
57.46
Sol Sherwood chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Flintlock. Paul Flintlock makes a simple pass to Jody Thompson. Jody Thompson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Bridge.
61.02
Paul Flintlock passes the ball forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.36
Gabriel Hernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, John Pearson. John Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills whips in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.39
Paolo Midgley barges into Yassine Djoudi. The referee calls over Paolo Midgley and warns him to calm down! Yassine Djoudi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.33
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
77.56
John Pearson passes the ball forward to Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills shoots from long range but Joe Wainwright is on top of it.
78.32
Paolo Midgley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Mills. Teddy Mills plays a perfect one-two with Graham Ripley and rushes in on goal... Teddy Mills tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.55
Gavin Beckham makes a probing pass to Nigel Fletcher. Nigel Fletcher shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
85.28
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
89.11
Gabriel Hernandez barges into Kemal Bastin. Gabriel Hernandez is warned by the referee! Kemal Bastin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.7%
41.3%
Play Area
23.8%
46%
30.2%
Scorers