Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Barnsley | Barnsley | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Steve Brown | S. Brown |  | 59 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 | | Paul Hughes | P. Hughes | |||||||||
| Rafael Carrasco | R. Carrasco |  | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 |  | Benito Iorio | B. Iorio | |||||||||
| Paul Duberry | P. Duberry | | 65 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 | | Eoin Kerr | E. Kerr | |||||||||
| Dion Gerrard | D. Gerrard | | 58 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Adam Hunt | A. Hunt | |||||||||
| Marvin Walker | M. Walker | | 55 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Mervin Young | M. Young | |||||||||
| Alfred Forbes | A. Forbes | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 70 |  | Silvio Meite | S. Meite | |||||||||
| Tony Bloomer | T. Bloomer | | 64 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Omer Fortune | O. Fortune | |||||||||
| Adolfo Cruz | A. Cruz | | 59 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Fredrik Lampard | F. Lampard | |||||||||
| Francis Parker | F. Parker | | 81 | A | | 9 | | A | 74 | | Colin Kahn | C. Kahn | |||||||||
| Alberto Palmer | A. Palmer | | 62 | A | | 10 | | A | 72 | | Scott Shearer | S. Shearer | |||||||||
| Julian Scales | J. Scales | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Ronnie Parker | R. Parker | |||||||||
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 9,981 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Barnsley appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the match underway!
3.54
0-0Tony Bloomer takes it forward alone. Tony Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.07
0-0Omer Fortune makes a simple pass to Ronnie Parker. Ronnie Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Shearer. Scott Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Steve Brown!
15.59
0-0Paul Duberry comes in with a late challenge on Omer Fortune. The referee calls over Paul Duberry and shows him a yellow card! Omer Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.53
Rafael Carrasco controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adolfo Cruz. Adolfo Cruz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Paul Hughes easily smothers it!
18.44
Silvio Meite takes it forward alone. Silvio Meite sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Steve Brown manages to gather it comfortably.
21.22
Mervin Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin Kahn. Colin Kahn shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
22.44
Fredrik Lampard clumsily knocks into Paul Duberry. Fredrik Lampard is shown the yellow card! Paul Duberry runs off the knock.
22.44
0-0Barnsley are easily keeping Hartlepool United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
27.23
1-0Alfred Forbes chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.31
Mervin Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Kahn. Colin Kahn knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Parker. Ronnie Parker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steve Brown easily smothers it.
44.15
Mervin Young deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Shearer. Scott Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Barnsley kick off the second half!
49.14
Alfred Forbes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Parker. Francis Parker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Paul Hughes easily smothers it.
51.27
1-1Omer Fortune threads the ball through to Colin Kahn. Colin Kahn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.56
Mervin Young makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Kahn. Colin Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Shearer. Scott Shearer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Scott Shearer scores for Barnsley!!
57.55
1-2Scott Shearer hacks Dion Gerrard from behind! Scott Shearer is given a warning by the referee! Dion Gerrard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.32
Paul Duberry makes a probing pass to Adolfo Cruz. Adolfo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.14
Adolfo Cruz makes a probing pass to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Parker. Francis Parker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.06
Eoin Kerr makes a probing pass to Fredrik Lampard. Fredrik Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Parker. Ronnie Parker knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.30
Dion Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes makes a simple pass to Julian Scales. Julian Scales goes all the way! Julian Scales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.39
Paul Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Adolfo Cruz. Adolfo Cruz chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
75.33
Mervin Young knocks the ball forward to Scott Shearer. Scott Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.40
Benito Iorio makes a beautiful solo run. Benito Iorio makes a probing pass to Scott Shearer. Scott Shearer goes all the way! Scott Shearer shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Steve Brown!
87.27
Eoin Kerr deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Fortune. Omer Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Kahn. Colin Kahn shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
Scott Shearer comes in with a late challenge on Paul Duberry. The referee calls over Scott Shearer again and warns him to calm down! Paul Duberry runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
6
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
38.1%
39.7%
22.2%
Scorers
| Alberto Palmer 27 | Scott Shearer 44, 55 |