Match Report


Hartlepool UnitedHartlepool United     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Manuel CupiM. Cupi54
G
1
G
65Richard TolleyR. Tolley
Eddie StewartE. Stewart49
D
2
D
68Nick GriffinN. Griffin
Alexander EdwardsA. Edwards47
D
3
D
58Laurent TassaliL. Tassali
James GascoigneJ. Gascoigne47
D
captain4
D
51Michael ThirlwellM. Thirlwell
James StockdaleJ. Stockdale46
D
5
M
64Chris ShiltonC. Shilton
Kevin DittrichK. Dittrich62
M
6
M
54Max DoddM. Dodd
Marcel WilkeM. Wilke47
M
7
M
48Steven DeaneS. Deane
Eddie RichardsE. Richards46
M
8
M
47Trevor EustaceT. Eustace
Guilherme VieiraG. Vieira63
A
9
A
63Darren RiggottD. Riggott
Rio SharpeR. Sharpe62
A
10
A
55Alun HitchcockA. Hitchcock
Stuart LawS. Law55
A
11captain
A
51Kemal DrydenK. Dryden
 
Fredrik GranttF. Grantt51
G
12
G
51Leon TaylorL. Taylor
Pedro GouameneP. Gouamene50
A
13
A
51Ian BaileyI. Bailey
Scott BishopS. Bishop48
A
14
D
50Dean LawrenceD. Lawrence

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,409 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.


0.00
The first half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
8.28
Marcel Wilke comes in with a late challenge on Steven Deane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Deane runs off the knock.
9.08
With a delightful solo run, Kevin Dittrich stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Dittrich knocks in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Stuart Law outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.42
Marcel Wilke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stuart Law. Stuart Law plays a one-two with Rio Sharpe and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Stuart Law provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.14
Alexander Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Wilke who brings the ball under control. Marcel Wilke makes a probing pass to Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Michael Thirlwell.
16.02
Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Vieira who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Vieira shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
18.44
Eddie Richards threads the ball through to Stuart Law. Stuart Law plays a scrappy one-two with Guilherme Vieira and advances towards the goal... Stuart Law muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.54
Marcel Wilke barges into Max Dodd. Marcel Wilke is warned by the referee! Max Dodd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.41
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
27.38
Nick Griffin flicks a high pass forward. Max Dodd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Max Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
28.04
Max Dodd kicks a strong pass forward to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock advances inside the box! Alun Hitchcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
30.40
Chris Shilton flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Riggott and advances towards the goal... Alun Hitchcock makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
34.22
Eddie Richards flicks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Law. Stuart Law shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.32
Kevin Dittrich threads a neat ball through to Rio Sharpe. Rio Sharpe knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nick Griffin.
42.39
Chris Shilton darts forward. Chris Shilton chips the ball to his team mate, Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent block by James Gascoigne!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the second half underway!
47.07
Alexander Edwards flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Richards who takes it down. Eddie Richards knocks the ball forward to Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
49.16
Kevin Dittrich chips the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Stuart Law. Michael Thirlwell comes in with a late challenge on Stuart Law. Stuart Law appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
51.26
James Gascoigne flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Dittrich who takes it down. Kevin Dittrich darts forward. Kevin Dittrich lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Vieira. Guilherme Vieira finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
54.49
Max Dodd darts forward. Max Dodd threads the ball through into the box. Darren Riggott makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.32
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Leon Taylor replacing Nick Griffin, Ian Bailey replacing Trevor Eustace and Dean Lawrence replacing Alun Hitchcock .
61.40
Eddie Richards flicks a high ball forward to Guilherme Vieira who takes it down. Guilherme Vieira plays a one-two with Rio Sharpe and advances towards the goal... Guilherme Vieira shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
66.16
Max Dodd hacks Marcel Wilke from behind! The referee calls over Max Dodd and shows him a yellow card! Marcel Wilke runs off the knock.
67.13
Steven Deane flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Dryden who takes it down. Kemal Dryden advances inside the box! Kemal Dryden side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Kemal Dryden scores for Blackburn Rovers!!
71.15
Kevin Dittrich makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Dittrich shoots from long range. Richard Tolley gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
72.29
James Stockdale makes a simple pass to Eddie Richards. Eddie Richards flicks a high pass forward. Stuart Law collects the pass. Stuart Law deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guilherme Vieira but the linesman indicates offside!
73.36
Eddie Richards surges forward with the ball. Eddie Richards threads the ball through to Stuart Law but he's offside!
75.32
With a delightful solo run, Steven Deane stretches the opposition's defence. Steven Deane chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.03
James Stockdale hoofs the ball up the pitch. Guilherme Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.21
James Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Kevin Dittrich. Kevin Dittrich flicks a high pass forward. Rio Sharpe collects the pass. Rio Sharpe shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
85.01
Marcel Wilke makes an attacking run forward. Marcel Wilke shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Hartlepool United

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
7
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
24.3%
44.6%
31.1%

Scorers
Stuart Law 9, 18
Guilherme Vieira 51
Kemal Dryden 67
Darren Riggott 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stuart Law of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings
1.Manuel Cupi (GK)
6
2.Eddie Stewart (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Edwards (DEF)
6
4.James Gascoigne (DEF)
6
5.James Stockdale (DEF)
6
6.Kevin Dittrich (MID)
9
7.Marcel Wilke (MID)yellow card
6
8.Eddie Richards (MID)
7
9.Guilherme Vieira (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Rio Sharpe (ATT)
6
11.Stuart Law (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Fredrik Grantt (GK)
0
13.Pedro Gouamene (ATT)
0
14.Scott Bishop (ATT)
0

1.Richard Tolley (GK)
6
2.Nick Griffin (DEF)
6
3.Laurent Tassali (DEF)
6
4.Michael Thirlwell (DEF)
6
5.Chris Shilton (MID)
6
6.Max Dodd (MID)yellow card
6
7.Steven Deane (MID)
7
8.Trevor Eustace (MID)
6
9.Darren Riggott (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Alun Hitchcock (ATT)
6
11.Kemal Dryden (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Leon Taylor (GK)
6
13.Ian Bailey (ATT)
6
14.Dean Lawrence (DEF)
6