Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 17,215 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Marsden.
0.00
0-0Bolton Wanderers start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.35
0-0Romano Van Dinteren hits a low pass to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
4.50
0-0Julian Lopez clumsily knocks into Marco Van Gastel. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marco Van Gastel hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.06
0-0Mick Deane makes a probing pass to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Cope. Chris Cope whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law directs the ball goalwards with his head. Morris Thompson manages to gather it.
8.51
Dean Rodgers laces a through ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
14.54
0-0Mattia Dal Canto flicks a high pass forward. Martín Ruiz collects the pass. Martín Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Bridges but he's offside!
15.06
Dave Murphy runs forward with the ball. Dave Murphy flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Cope. Chris Cope finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.49
Jose Sablé darts forward. Jose Sablé makes a probing pass between the defence to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
20.41
Gilles Vieira hacks Marco Van Gastel from behind! The referee calls over Gilles Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Marco Van Gastel stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.42
0-1Damien Eloi sees Romano Van Dinteren in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romano Van Dinteren sees Teddy Bridges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Teddy Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. What a cracker!! Edward Batty had no chance!! Goal for Bolton Wanderers!
26.19
Alberto Martin threads the ball through to Aimo De Sanctis. Seeing a gap ahead, Aimo De Sanctis plays the ball forward to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.55
Dean Rodgers makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Rodgers plays a scrappy one-two with Chris Cope and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dean Rodgers comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Morris Thompson smothers it!
28.23
Mick Deane passes the ball forward to Spencer Sherwood. Spencer Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira collects the pass. Gilles Vieira shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.58
Marco Van Gastel flicks a high pass forward to Aimo De Sanctis who brings the ball under control. Aimo De Sanctis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
33.13
Romano Van Dinteren passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz plays a one-two with Frederic Eggimann and advances towards the goal... Martín Ruiz shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Edward Batty manages to gather it easily.
38.57
0-1Dean Rodgers flicks a high ball forward to Matt Law who takes it down. Matt Law knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.02
Lennart Linke threads the ball through to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Cope. Chris Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half. 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!
49.10
Damien Eloi passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Romano Van Dinteren. Romano Van Dinteren threads a neat ball through to Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann edges inside the box! Frederic Eggimann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Edward Batty.
55.22
Alberto Martin threads the ball through to Romano Van Dinteren. Romano Van Dinteren makes a probing pass to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges kicks a strong pass forward to Frederic Eggimann but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.09
Alberto Martin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Aimo De Sanctis. Aimo De Sanctis knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Eggimann. Frederic Eggimann plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Bridges and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Frederic Eggimann provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.16
0-1Dean Rodgers clumsily knocks into Aimo De Sanctis. The referee warns Dean Rodgers to calm down! Aimo De Sanctis runs off the knock.
67.17
With great vision, Alberto Martin plays the ball forward to Aimo De Sanctis. Aimo De Sanctis passes the ball forward to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Edward Batty.
72.54
Dean Rodgers advances with the ball. Dean Rodgers whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. Matt Law whips the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Morris Thompson. What a save!
75.55
Lennart Linke hacks Frederic Eggimann from behind! The referee calls over Lennart Linke and shows him a yellow card! Frederic Eggimann hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.11
Dean Rodgers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez shoots from distance but is denied by Morris Thompson. Excellent save.
79.16
Romano Van Dinteren plays the ball forward to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges knocks in a cross ball towards Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz heads the ball goalwards but Edward Batty reads it well. Nice save!
81.05
Steve Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
31.8%
37.6%
30.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Frederic Eggimann of Bolton Wanderers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Edward Batty (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Steve Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dave Murphy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mick Deane (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lennart Linke (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Spencer Sherwood (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dean Rodgers (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Julian Lopez (ATT) | | 5 |
| 9. | Chris Cope (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Matt Law (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gilles Vieira (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Simon Fletcher (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Les Owen (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Liam Waters (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Morris Thompson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Marco Van Gastel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alberto Martin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Damien Eloi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Jose Sablé (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Romano Van Dinteren (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Aimo De Sanctis (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Mattia Dal Canto (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Teddy Bridges (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Martín Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Frederic Eggimann (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Duccio Pellizzoli (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Klas Isaksson (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Clemence (ATT) | 0 | |