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 Newcastle United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Newcastle United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.08
0-0Mervin Thirlwell takes it forward alone. Mervin Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Brown who gathers it comfortably.
8.03
0-0Nigel Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
10.23
0-0Alberto Palmer comes in with a late challenge on Mervin Thirlwell. Alberto Palmer is warned by the referee! Mervin Thirlwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.37
0-0Alberto Hibbs knocks the ball to his team mate, Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar knocks the ball forward to Kevin Watson but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.43
Francis Parker barges into Mervin Thirlwell. Francis Parker is warned by the referee! Mervin Thirlwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.53
Mervin Thirlwell passes the ball forward to Billy Law. Billy Law passes the ball forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart flicks the ball with his head but somehow Steve Brown manages to keep it out.
16.47
Alberto Hibbs controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.44
Marcus Murphy passes the ball forward to Alberto Hibbs. Alberto Hibbs makes a probing pass to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Steve Brown!
24.29
0-0Paul Duberry makes a simple pass to Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.01
Billy Law threads the ball through to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Steve Brown who gathers it comfortably.
28.50
0-1Alberto Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar goes all the way! Jeffrey Molenaar cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Steve Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.57
Billy Law passes the ball forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.36
Mervin Thirlwell threads the ball through to Dario Del Vecchio. Dario Del Vecchio knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart goes all the way! Alistair Stuart takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Steve Brown easily smothers it!
38.50
Adolfo Cruz makes a probing pass to Francis Parker. Francis Parker shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.48
0-1Newcastle United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Hartlepool United's defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Hartlepool United start the second half!
48.34
Ricardo Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hibbs. Alberto Hibbs passes the ball forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.38
Billy Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Steve Brown had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
60.55
Alberto Hibbs kicks a strong pass forward to Alistair Stuart. Alistair Stuart makes a simple pass to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.51
Ricardo Santos makes a simple pass to Alberto Hibbs. Alberto Hibbs knocks the ball forward to Jeffrey Molenaar. Jeffrey Molenaar whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Watson. Kevin Watson heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.29
Adolfo Cruz flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance but Steve Summerbee is on top of it.
67.25
Marvin Walker makes a probing pass to Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Scales. Julian Scales shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.28
Hartlepool United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
78.03
Alfred Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Parker. Francis Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Scales. Julian Scales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Steve Summerbee had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
81.02
Dion Gerrard knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes threads the ball through to Julian Scales. Julian Scales finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.57
Paul Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Scales. Julian Scales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Steve Summerbee.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.2%
59.8%
Play Area
30.5%
43.9%
25.6%
Scorers
| Julian Scales 78, 81 | Jeffrey Molenaar 29 Kevin Watson 54 |