Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Brown | S. Brown |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Niccol˜ Amoroso | N. Amoroso | |||||||||
| Rafael Carrasco | R. Carrasco |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Alec Niven | A. Niven | |||||||||
| Paul Duberry | P. Duberry | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 | | Kevin Barmby | K. Barmby | |||||||||
| Dion Gerrard | D. Gerrard | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 |  | Cristian Roman | C. Roman | |||||||||
| Marvin Walker | M. Walker | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Kevin Myers | K. Myers | |||||||||
| Alfred Forbes | A. Forbes | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 |  | Noah Dittrich | N. Dittrich | |||||||||
| Tony Bloomer | T. Bloomer | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 58 | | Spencer Taylor | S. Taylor | |||||||||
| Adolfo Cruz | A. Cruz | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Harvey Coppinger | H. Coppinger | |||||||||
| Francis Parker | F. Parker | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Dennis Blake | D. Blake | |||||||||
| Alberto Palmer | A. Palmer | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 66 | | Neil Morris | N. Morris | |||||||||
| Julian Scales | J. Scales | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 65 | | Danny Barrett | D. Barrett | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 9,887 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Hartlepool United and Swindon Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Hartlepool United and Swindon Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Alfred Forbes threads the ball through to Julian Scales. Julian Scales shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.12
0-0Paul Duberry surges forward with the ball. Paul Duberry chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Niccol˜ Amoroso!
10.55
Kevin Myers chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Coppinger. Harvey Coppinger knocks the ball forward to Neil Morris. Neil Morris goes all the way! Neil Morris makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.38
Noah Dittrich deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
20.27
0-0Spencer Taylor threads the ball through to Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.37
Kevin Barmby threads the ball through to Spencer Taylor. Spencer Taylor makes a probing pass to Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.24
Cristian Roman deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Taylor. Spencer Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.39
Paul Duberry knocks the ball forward to Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Scales. Julian Scales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.56
0-0Neil Morris barges into Paul Duberry. The referee calls over Neil Morris and warns him to calm down! Paul Duberry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.37
Spencer Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Morris. Neil Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Steve Brown!
36.36
Tony Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Parker. Francis Parker shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
38.20
Rafael Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Bloomer. Tony Bloomer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Parker. Francis Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Alfred Forbes threads the ball through to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Myers.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Swindon Town kick off the second half!
48.14
0-1Harvey Coppinger makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett flicks the ball with his head. Danny Barrett scores for Swindon Town!!
59.35
Noah Dittrich knocks the ball forward to Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett goes all the way! Danny Barrett rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.44
Tony Bloomer knocks the ball forward to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer shoots from 20 yards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
67.07
Paul Duberry catches Spencer Taylor on the ankles. Paul Duberry is warned by the referee! Spencer Taylor runs off the knock.
71.55
1-2Alec Niven barges into Julian Scales. The referee calls over Alec Niven and warns him to calm down! Julian Scales carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.42
Tony Bloomer decides to run forward with the ball. Tony Bloomer whips in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.59
Spencer Taylor passes the ball forward to Danny Barrett. Danny Barrett knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Morris. Neil Morris is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.30
Alfred Forbes knocks the ball forward to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
77.55
1-2The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.57
Adolfo Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Francis Parker. Francis Parker knocks in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
83.37
Adolfo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Francis Parker. Francis Parker shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.03
Rafael Carrasco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adolfo Cruz. Adolfo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Parker. Francis Parker is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.55
Spencer Taylor knocks the ball to his team mate, Dennis Blake. Dennis Blake knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marvin Walker.
89.11
Paul Duberry hacks Dennis Blake from behind! Paul Duberry is given another warning by the referee! Dennis Blake stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
28.4%
44.4%
27.2%
Scorers
| Alberto Palmer 63 Francis Parker 84 | Danny Barrett 48, 59 |