Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | De Graafschap Doetinchem | De Graafschap Doetinchem | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Billy Matthews | B. Matthews |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 66 |  | Oscar Pena | O. Pena | |||||||||
| Jermaine Dublin | J. Dublin | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 75 |  | Silvio Castro | S. Castro | |||||||||
| John Tolley | J. Tolley | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 59 |  | Delano Roorda | D. Roorda | |||||||||
| Ralph Thirlwell | R. Thirlwell | | 41 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Dirk Van Haaren | D. Van Haaren | |||||||||
| Harry Brown | H. Brown | | 41 | D | | 5 | | M | 72 | | Erwin Houtman | E. Houtman | |||||||||
| Glynn Riggott | G. Riggott | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 68 | | Gerard Cales | G. Cales | |||||||||
| George Froggatt | G. Froggatt | | 51 | M | | 7 | | M | 66 |  | Arek Malkowski | A. Malkowski | |||||||||
| Phil Benali | P. Benali | | 50 | M | | 8 | | M | 66 | | Jeffrey Ikedia | J. Ikedia | |||||||||
| Wayne Pallister | W. Pallister | | 50 | A | | 9 | | M | 53 | | Urvin Melchiot | U. Melchiot | |||||||||
| Carl Byrne | C. Byrne | | 50 | A | | 10 | | A | 73 | | Glenn Boschker | G. Boschker | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Proctor | N. Proctor | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 67 | | Garry De Cler | G. De Cler | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play De Graafschap Doetinchem in this Inter Cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while De Graafschap Doetinchem appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and De Graafschap Doetinchem get the match underway!
4.21
0-0Phil Benali clumsily knocks into Gerard Cales. Phil Benali is warned by the referee! Gerard Cales stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.54
0-1Gerard Cales passes the ball forward to Garry De Cler. Garry De Cler goes all the way! Garry De Cler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.00
0-1Gerard Cales makes a simple pass to Glenn Boschker. Glenn Boschker shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Billy Matthews.
22.35
0-1Arek Malkowski sees space and advances. Arek Malkowski goes all the way! Arek Malkowski cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
26.01
0-1Glynn Riggott passes the ball forward to Nwankwo Proctor. Nwankwo Proctor makes a probing pass to Carl Byrne but he's offside!
27.51
Erwin Houtman knocks the ball to his team mate, Garry De Cler. Garry De Cler goes all the way! Garry De Cler tries a spectacular strike but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.57
0-1Erwin Houtman hacks Phil Benali from behind! The referee calls over Erwin Houtman and shows him a yellow card! Phil Benali runs off the knock.
30.57
0-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
32.30
George Froggatt makes a simple pass to Wayne Pallister. Wayne Pallister controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Oscar Pena is on top of it.
34.20
0-1Phil Benali makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Benali knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Castro.
36.02
Delano Roorda threads the ball through to Urvin Melchiot. Urvin Melchiot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glenn Boschker. Glenn Boschker passes the ball forward but Garry De Cler is offside!
39.09
De Graafschap Doetinchem are easily keeping Hartlepool United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
40.14
Gerard Cales advances with the ball. Gerard Cales shoots from outside the area. Billy Matthews easily smothers it.
42.46
Glenn Boschker barges into John Tolley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! John Tolley stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
48.03
Glynn Riggott flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Byrne. Carl Byrne knocks in a cross ball towards Wayne Pallister. Wayne Pallister is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
53.55
Gerard Cales takes it forward alone. Gerard Cales goes all the way! Gerard Cales cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
63.19
George Froggatt makes a probing pass to Nwankwo Proctor. Nwankwo Proctor goes all the way! Nwankwo Proctor tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.41
Urvin Melchiot passes the ball forward to Garry De Cler. Garry De Cler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.16
Jeffrey Ikedia flicks the ball to his team mate, Glenn Boschker. Glenn Boschker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Tolley.
75.52
Harry Brown makes a probing pass to George Froggatt. George Froggatt decides to run forward with the ball. George Froggatt knocks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Proctor. Nwankwo Proctor shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
78.35
0-1Ralph Thirlwell comes in with a late challenge on Garry De Cler. The referee calls over Ralph Thirlwell and warns him to calm down! Garry De Cler carries on, but is struggling a bit.
79.51
Glynn Riggott makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Pallister. Wayne Pallister shoots from distance but it is miles over!
84.28
Gerard Cales makes a beautiful solo run. Gerard Cales plays a perfect one-two with Glenn Boschker and rushes in on goal... Gerard Cales shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Billy Matthews manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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Match Statistics
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