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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Wycombe Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wycombe Wanderers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
2.40
Omer Lawton flicks the ball to his team mate, Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger whips in a cross ball towards Steve Grot. Steve Grot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Scott Mills is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
6.46
John Pearson chips the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Arnold. Vincenzo Arnold lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
10.02
Sol Sherwood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley makes a beautiful solo run. Paolo Midgley whips in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Arnold. Vincenzo Arnold heads the ball goalwards. Carl Goldberg manages to gather it comfortably.
14.15
Mick Atherton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Law. Craig Law knocks the ball forward to Adam Ward. Adam Ward knocks in a cross ball towards Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger powers a header at goal. Scott Mills manages to gather it comfortably.
20.32
Paolo Midgley brings the ball forward. Paolo Midgley knocks in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Arnold. Vincenzo Arnold connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
24.15
Erwin Vonk knocks the ball forward to John Pearson. John Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Carl Goldberg!
26.50
Omer Lawton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
28.57
Paolo Midgley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.07
Omer Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Ward. Adam Ward finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Scott Mills.
32.45
Erwin Vonk hacks Dale Coppinger from behind! Erwin Vonk is shown the yellow card! Dale Coppinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.22
Craig Law makes a simple pass to Steve Grot. Steve Grot shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.24
Damien Atherton flicks the ball to his team mate, Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Arnold. Vincenzo Arnold connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.18
John Pearson passes the ball forward to Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mick Atherton.
44.26
Sol Sherwood hacks Craig Law from behind! Sol Sherwood is shown the red card!! Craig Law hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Wycombe Wanderers kicking off!
49.46
Jermaine Hitchcock deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Grot. Steve Grot finds some space and shoots from distance but Scott Mills is on top of it.
51.15
Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Ward. Adam Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Grot but he's offside!
53.21
Mick Atherton advances with the ball. Mick Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Ward. Adam Ward controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.36
Erwin Vonk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Midgley. Paolo Midgley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Carl Goldberg who gathers it comfortably.
59.25
Craig Law decides to run forward with the ball. Craig Law whips in a cross ball towards Adam Ward. Adam Ward heads the ball goalwards but somehow Scott Mills manages to keep it out.
67.18
Nick Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Law. Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Grot. Steve Grot tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
71.24
Nils Helmer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Hitchcock. Jermaine Hitchcock threads the ball through to Dale Coppinger. Dale Coppinger knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.08
Erwin Vonk chips the ball to his team mate, John Pearson. John Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
73.01
John Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.26
Wycombe Wanderers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.37
Craig Law comes in with a late challenge on Damien Atherton. The referee calls over Craig Law and warns him to calm down! Damien Atherton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
77.37
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.21
Paolo Midgley makes a simple pass to Francis Yapi. Francis Yapi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
81.34
Jermaine Hitchcock controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Ward. Adam Ward tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.13
Dale Coppinger hacks Erwin Vonk from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Erwin Vonk stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.06
Craig Law passes the ball forward to Adam Ward. Adam Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Grot. Steve Grot heads the ball goalwards. Scott Mills easily smothers it.
89.52
Craig Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Ward. Adam Ward goes all the way! Adam Ward tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
90.00
Damien Atherton makes a simple pass to Graham Ripley. Graham Ripley shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Craig Law of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 6
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 1 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 53.0864197530864 vs 46.9135802469136
Play Area
Home team third: 33.33%, Midfield: 43.21%, Away team third: 23.46%

Scorers