Match Report
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Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Shrewsbury Town. A crowd of 19,250 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hartlepool United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Lee.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Hartlepool United and Shrewsbury Town are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Rio Lee.
0.00
Shrewsbury Town kick off!
3.37
Jonathan Lua-Lua flicks a high ball forward to Michael Viduka who takes it down. Michael Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Shrewsbury Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
15.42
Aki Malmberg flicks a high pass forward. Johny Gouamene controls it well on his chest. Johny Gouamene plays the ball forward to Daniel Leitner. Daniel Leitner knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Greaves.
16.21
Spencer Sherwood knocks the ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
21.28
Danny Greaves flicks a high pass forward. Dean Rodgers collects the pass. Dean Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Julian Lopez who takes it down. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Kienast.
22.22
Patricio Rey sees Michael Viduka in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Viduka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Waters who gathers it comfortably.
24.14
Danny Greaves clumsily knocks into Johny Gouamene. The referee calls over Danny Greaves and shows him a yellow card! Johny Gouamene runs off the knock.
26.54
With a delightful solo run, Oscar Martin stretches the opposition's defence. Oscar Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi who gathers it comfortably.
27.08
Patricio Rey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, George Insley. George Insley rushes past Steve Fletcher! George Insley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
30.51
Jonathan Lua-Lua controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
32.27
Johny Gouamene flicks the ball to his team mate, George Insley. George Insley chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
36.09
Edward Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patricio Rey. Patricio Rey runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Patricio Rey shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Liam Waters.
37.48
Yoann Meite takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Daniel Leitner shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Liam Waters had no chance!! Goal for Shrewsbury Town!
40.37
Oscar Martin darts forward. Oscar Martin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.29
Simon Fletcher makes an attacking run forward. Simon Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Kienast.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Shrewsbury Town have changed their lineup with Leon Insley replacing Yoann Meite. The Hartlepool United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
48.53
Spencer Sherwood hacks Edward Harrison from behind! The referee calls over Spencer Sherwood and warns him to calm down! Edward Harrison hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.52
Danny Greaves controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Martin. Oscar Martin makes a probing pass to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi manages to keep it out.
53.46
Jonathan Lua-Lua darts forward. Jonathan Lua-Lua advances inside the box! Jonathan Lua-Lua side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Liam Waters is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
57.07
Oscar Martin flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lopez collects the pass. Julian Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aki Malmberg.
59.40
Steve Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Fletcher. Simon Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Julian Lopez who takes it down. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.36
Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Ernesto Rubirosa replacing Aki Malmberg .
65.06
Oscar Martin flicks a high pass forward. Julian Lopez collects the pass. Julian Lopez shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
66.16
Edward Harrison pushes up the pitch. Edward Harrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Waters who gathers it comfortably.
69.42
Johny Gouamene makes a simple pass to Michael Viduka. Michael Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards George Insley. George Insley connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.16
Edward Harrison flicks a high pass forward to Leon Insley who brings the ball under control. Leon Insley flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Leitner collects the pass. Daniel Leitner runs straight at the defence! Daniel Leitner muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.40
Oscar Martin makes a simple pass to Chris Cope. Chris Cope shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.43
Shrewsbury Town have made a substitution with Issoumaila Yeboah replacing Daniel Leitner .
79.49
Dave Murphy passes the ball forward to Spencer Sherwood. Spencer Sherwood flicks a high ball forward to Chris Cope who takes it down. Chris Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.29
Oscar Martin sees space and advances. Oscar Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
85.33
Oscar Martin advances with the ball. Oscar Martin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Kienast.
87.32
Simon Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Cope. Chris Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Dean Rodgers knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
6
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.1%
52.9%
Play Area
25.3%
44.8%
29.9%
Scorers
| Julian Lopez 16, 87 | George Insley 27, 69 Michael Viduka 32 Daniel Leitner 37, 72 Jonathan Lua-Lua 53 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to George Insley of Shrewsbury Town |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Liam Waters (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dave Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Greaves (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 5. | Simon Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Oscar Martin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Spencer Sherwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Dean Rodgers (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Julian Lopez (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 8 |
| 10. | Chris Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gilles Vieira (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Edward Batty (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ian Hurst (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Les Owen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ibrahima Irié Bi Séhi (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Aki Malmberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Harrison (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Kienast (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Johny Gouamene (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Rey (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jonathan Lua-Lua (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 8. | Yoann Meite (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | George Insley (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Michael Viduka (ATT) | ![]() | 7 |
| 11. | Daniel Leitner (ATT) | ![]() ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Ernesto Rubirosa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Leon Insley (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Issoumaila Yeboah (ATT) | 6 | |












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