Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | York City | York City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Bill Edghill | B. Edghill |  | 54 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Martin Winterburn | M. Winterburn | |||||||||
| Thierry Wright | T. Wright | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Nigel Guppy | N. Guppy | |||||||||
| Gary Bellamy | G. Bellamy | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Brian Boyd | B. Boyd | |||||||||
| Damien Bishop | D. Bishop | | 52 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 |  | Antonis Xenakis | A. Xenakis | |||||||||
| Eddie Fenton | E. Fenton | | 38 | D | | 5 | | M | 63 | | Kieron Cort | K. Cort | |||||||||
| Simon Cziommer | S. Cziommer |  | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Joe Carragher | J. Carragher | |||||||||
| Neil Cort | N. Cort | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Chris Potts | C. Potts | |||||||||
| Steven Power | S. Power | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Arthur Carrick | A. Carrick | |||||||||
| Ronnie Burbage | R. Burbage | | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 |  | Luca Fidatof | L. Fidatof | |||||||||
| Gilles Dixon | G. Dixon | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 61 | | Mick King | M. King | |||||||||
| Nicky Cutler | N. Cutler | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 40 | | Neil Waters | N. Waters | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play York City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with York City kicking off!
4.07
0-0Chris Potts passes the ball forward to Neil Waters. Neil Waters shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
10.03
Neil Cort knocks the ball forward to Nicky Cutler. Nicky Cutler shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.38
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
18.50
0-1Kieron Cort passes the ball forward to Luca Fidatof. Luca Fidatof makes a probing pass to Mick King. Mick King shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.24
Joe Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Mick King. Mick King plays a perfect one-two with Luca Fidatof and rushes in on goal... Mick King cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
24.45
Simon Cziommer threads the ball through to Nicky Cutler. Nicky Cutler shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.40
0-1Kieron Cort surges forward with the ball. Kieron Cort shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Bill Edghill.
30.19
Nigel Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Arthur Carrick. Arthur Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Luca Fidatof. Luca Fidatof goes all the way! Luca Fidatof shows great control and tries a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
36.32
Arthur Carrick chips the ball to his team mate, Neil Waters. Neil Waters plays a perfect one-two with Mick King and rushes in on goal... Neil Waters shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.01
0-3Damien Bishop catches Neil Waters on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil Waters stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Hartlepool United are easily keeping York City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off!
47.55
Gary Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon plays a perfect one-two with Ronnie Burbage and rushes in on goal... Gilles Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.09
Steven Power threads the ball through to Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
53.39
Steven Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Cutler. Nicky Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Martin Winterburn manages to keep it out.
54.48
Antonis Xenakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Carragher. Joe Carragher chips the ball to his team mate, Mick King. Mick King finds some space and shoots from distance which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.21
1-4Neil Cort barges into Joe Carragher. The referee calls over Neil Cort and warns him to calm down! Joe Carragher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.05
Kieron Cort threads the ball through to Neil Waters. Neil Waters shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
63.07
Antonis Xenakis passes the ball forward to Kieron Cort. Kieron Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Fidatof. Luca Fidatof whips in a cross ball towards Mick King. Mick King connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Bill Edghill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.16
Simon Cziommer kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Cutler. Nicky Cutler passes the ball forward to Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.34
Simon Cziommer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
73.33
Brian Boyd knocks the ball forward to Arthur Carrick. Arthur Carrick makes a simple pass to Luca Fidatof. Luca Fidatof shoots from 20 yards but Bill Edghill is on top of it.
77.50
Eddie Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Cort. Neil Cort sees a break and surges forward. Neil Cort goes all the way! Neil Cort rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.15
Steven Power comes in with a late challenge on Joe Carragher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Joe Carragher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.46
Steven Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon knocks in a cross ball towards Nicky Cutler. Nicky Cutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.31
1-5Chris Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mick King. Mick King makes a probing pass to Neil Waters but he's offside!
87.55
Simon Cziommer controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage goes all the way! Ronnie Burbage shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gilles Dixon 48 | Mick King 19, 54, 63 Luca Fidatof 30 Neil Waters 36 |