Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Bill Edghill | B. Edghill |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 52 | | Ian Beckham | I. Beckham | |||||||||
| Thierry Wright | T. Wright | | 56 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 |  | Pedro Lucas Zé Maria | P. Zé Maria | |||||||||
| Damien Bishop | D. Bishop | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 60 | | Danny Draper | D. Draper | |||||||||
| Alan Gordon | A. Gordon | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 53 | | Warren Oliver | W. Oliver | |||||||||
| Emiliano Alvarado | E. Alvarado |  | 47 | D | | 5 | | M | 66 | | Scott Jess | S. Jess | |||||||||
| Simon Cziommer | S. Cziommer |  | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 57 | | Kelvin King | K. King | |||||||||
| Arek Wilimowski | A. Wilimowski |  | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Joe Stewart | J. Stewart | |||||||||
| Steven Power | S. Power | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Kemal Robinson | K. Robinson | |||||||||
| Ronnie Burbage | R. Burbage | | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 62 | | Eoin Moss | E. Moss | |||||||||
| Gilles Dixon | G. Dixon | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 59 | | Anthony Izzet | A. Izzet | |||||||||
| Eoin Griffin | E. Griffin | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Brian Powell | B. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 4,402 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Blackpool get the match underway!
2.44
0-0Scott Jess kicks a strong pass forward to Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Edghill who gathers it comfortably.
3.51
0-0Arek Wilimowski makes a simple pass to Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.19
Emiliano Alvarado makes a simple pass to Simon Cziommer. Simon Cziommer makes a probing pass to Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.23
0-0Simon Cziommer kicks a strong pass forward to Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ian Beckham manages to gather it comfortably.
10.51
Pedro Lucas Zé Maria chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Robinson. Kemal Robinson takes it forward alone. Kemal Robinson shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.18
Danny Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin King. Kelvin King knocks the ball forward to Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
16.55
0-0Thierry Wright takes it forward alone. Thierry Wright makes a simple pass to Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage knocks the ball forward to Gilles Dixon but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
20.06
Kelvin King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Powell. Brian Powell threads the ball through to Eoin Moss but he's offside!
21.06
Joe Stewart flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.02
Alan Gordon passes the ball forward to Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski makes a simple pass to Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
26.18
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.48
Kelvin King controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.47
Steven Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ian Beckham!
34.47
Warren Oliver threads the ball through to Kemal Robinson. Kemal Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.35
Simon Cziommer advances with the ball. Simon Cziommer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Hartlepool United kicking off!
47.19
Arek Wilimowski threads the ball through to Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ian Beckham is on top of it.
49.09
Danny Draper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Robinson. Kemal Robinson sees space and advances. Kemal Robinson shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
57.49
0-0Eoin Moss clumsily knocks into Alan Gordon. The referee calls over Eoin Moss and warns him to calm down! Alan Gordon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.13
1-0Arek Wilimowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Burbage. Ronnie Burbage makes a probing pass to Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Ian Beckham had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
65.35
Arek Wilimowski makes a simple pass to Eoin Griffin. Eoin Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Dixon. Gilles Dixon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.52
Joe Stewart makes a beautiful solo run. Joe Stewart lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.18
Joe Stewart passes the ball forward to Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss whips in a cross ball towards Brian Powell. Brian Powell flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.15
Blackpool are easily keeping Hartlepool United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.22
2-2Arek Wilimowski clumsily knocks into Joe Stewart. Arek Wilimowski is shown the yellow card! Joe Stewart runs off the knock.
90.00
Pedro Lucas Zé Maria makes a simple pass to Joe Stewart. Joe Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gilles Dixon 60, 65 | Anthony Izzet 79 Brian Powell 81 |