Match Report
| AS Monaco | AS Monaco |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Zuckerman | Steven Zuckerman | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jonatan Johansson | J. Johansson |  | 29 | G |  | 1 | | G | 38 |  | Daniele Mustoe | D. Mustoe | |||||||||
| Laurent Zahui | L. Zahui |  | 72 | G |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Jacob Vassell | J. Vassell | |||||||||
| Gilles Mercier | G. Mercier |  | 71 | D | | 3 | | D | 44 | | Marcus Lee | M. Lee | |||||||||
| Kostyantyn Terekhin | K. Terekhin |  | 35 | D | | 4 | | D | 38 | | Anthony Lineker | A. Lineker | |||||||||
| Eduardo Barkero | E. Barkero |  | 76 | M |  | | 5 | | D | 34 | | Simon Ward | S. Ward | ||||||||
| Pierre-Alain Flauto | P. Flauto | | 68 | A | | 6 | | M | 50 | | Robbie Best | R. Best | |||||||||
| Shane Tiatto | S. Tiatto |  | 28 | M | | 7 | | | M | 50 | | Mark Luzhny | M. Luzhny | ||||||||
| Simo Paulinus | S. Paulinus |  | 26 | M | | 8 | | A | 47 | | Titus Whelan | T. Whelan | |||||||||
| Ali Elkhatabi | A. Elkhatabi |  | 25 | A | | 9 | | A | 45 | | Luke Le Saux | L. Le Saux | |||||||||
| Ólafur Bjarnason | Ó. Bjarnason |  | 32 | A | | 10 | | A | 43 | | Gavin Oakes | G. Oakes | |||||||||
| Callum Gough | C. Gough |  | 28 | A | | 11 | | A | 41 | | Ledley Robson | L. Robson | |||||||||
| Paul Lindner | P. Lindner |  | 70 | D | | 12 | | M | 48 | | Tommy Vassell | T. Vassell | |||||||||
| Steven Bizasene | S. Bizasene | | 74 | M | | 13 | | M | 42 | | Craig Sturridge | C. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Hakan Ayaz | H. Ayaz |  | 74 | A | | 14 | | A | 41 | | Gary Sturridge | G. Sturridge | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Stade Louis II where AS Monaco play Hartlepool United in this friendly game. A crowd of 4,530 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
The pitch is in good condition.
AS Monaco are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United get the match underway!
14.04
0-0Robbie Best flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Robson collects the pass. Ledley Robson advances inside the box! Ledley Robson takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Kostyantyn Terekhin.
15.37
0-0Luke Le Saux comes in with a late challenge on Simo Paulinus. The referee warns Luke Le Saux to calm down! Simo Paulinus stretches but gets up unharmed.
18.17
0-0Gilles Mercier sees a break and surges forward. Gilles Mercier hits a low pass to Callum Gough. Callum Gough controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
20.14
0-0Mark Luzhny barges into Shane Tiatto. The referee warns Mark Luzhny to calm down! Shane Tiatto grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
21.39
0-0Mark Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best knocks the ball forward to Titus Whelan but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
22.39
Anthony Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Best. Robbie Best flicks a high pass forward to Luke Le Saux who brings the ball under control. Luke Le Saux shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
30.14
Mark Luzhny knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Best. Robbie Best tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
32.00
Simo Paulinus flicks a high pass forward to Callum Gough who brings the ball under control. Callum Gough whips in a cross ball towards Ólafur Bjarnason. Ólafur Bjarnason heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
33.46
0-0Jacob Vassell passes the ball forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best knocks the ball forward to Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonatan Johansson who gathers it comfortably.
34.46
0-0With some swift thinking, Gavin Oakes plays the ball forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Jonatan Johansson!
36.34
Shane Tiatto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simo Paulinus. Simo Paulinus shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.50
Kostyantyn Terekhin darts forward. Kostyantyn Terekhin deftly passes the ball to Ólafur Bjarnason, releasing him through on goal. Ólafur Bjarnason comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
40.24
0-0Pierre-Alain Flauto flicks a high pass forward. Ali Elkhatabi controls it well on his chest. Ali Elkhatabi lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Barkero. Simon Ward catches Eduardo Barkero on the ankles. Eduardo Barkero appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.46
Jacob Vassell knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Ledley Robson. Ledley Robson shoots from 20 yards but Jonatan Johansson reads it well. Nice keeping!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AS Monaco have changed their lineup with Steven Bizasene replacing Eduardo Barkero and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AS Monaco kick off!
47.37
Robbie Best makes an attacking run forward. Robbie Best plays a scrappy one-two with Ledley Robson and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Robbie Best provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.05
0-1Mark Luzhny passes the ball forward to Luke Le Saux. Luke Le Saux lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.58
Anthony Lineker threads the ball through to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Oakes. Gavin Oakes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.09
Mark Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Robbie Best controls it well on his chest. Robbie Best plays a one-two with Luke Le Saux and advances towards the goal... Robbie Best muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's there!! Jonatan Johansson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.08
Laurent Zahui clumsily knocks into Ledley Robson. The referee calls over Laurent Zahui and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Robson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
59.05
Robbie Best takes it forward alone. Robbie Best knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Mercier.
61.47
Mark Luzhny kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
63.14
Marcus Lee kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Best. Robbie Best runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Robbie Best runs straight at the defence! Robbie Best makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is shockingly off target!
67.03
With a delightful solo run, Robbie Best stretches the opposition's defence. Robbie Best shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.01
Shane Tiatto knocks the ball forward to Pierre-Alain Flauto. Pierre-Alain Flauto threads a neat ball through to Callum Gough. Callum Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Ali Elkhatabi. With a superhuman jump, Ali Elkhatabi connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
72.08
Gavin Oakes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Laurent Zahui.
75.54
Shane Tiatto takes it forward alone. Shane Tiatto knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Marcus Lee.
79.35
Robbie Best controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny whips in a cross ball towards Titus Whelan. Titus Whelan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jonatan Johansson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.28
Pierre-Alain Flauto decides to run forward with the ball. Pierre-Alain Flauto whips in a cross ball towards Shane Tiatto. Shane Tiatto heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
84.40
Gilles Mercier sweeps the ball up the wings. Callum Gough knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniele Mustoe who gathers it comfortably.
85.15
Robbie Best darts forward. Robbie Best tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
89.19
Anthony Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Best. Robbie Best flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Oakes who takes it down. Gavin Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Luzhny. Mark Luzhny knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Steven Bizasene hacks Mark Luzhny from behind! The referee brings Steven Bizasene to one side and gives him a warning! Mark Luzhny hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gavin Oakes 48 Robbie Best 53 Titus Whelan 79 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robbie Best of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jonatan Johansson (GK)
6
2. Laurent Zahui (GK)
5
3. Gilles Mercier (DEF)
6
4. Kostyantyn Terekhin (DEF)
6
5. Eduardo Barkero (MID)
6
6. Pierre-Alain Flauto (ATT)
6
7. Shane Tiatto (MID)
6
8. Simo Paulinus (MID)
6
9. Ali Elkhatabi (ATT)
6
10. Ólafur Bjarnason (ATT)
6
11. Callum Gough (ATT)
6
12. Paul Lindner (DEF)
0
13. Steven Bizasene (MID)
5
14. Hakan Ayaz (ATT)
0
1. Daniele Mustoe (GK)
6
2. Jacob Vassell (DEF)
6
3. Marcus Lee (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Lineker (DEF)
6
5. Simon Ward (DEF)
6
6. Robbie Best (MID)
9
7. Mark Luzhny (MID)
7
8. Titus Whelan (ATT)
7
9. Luke Le Saux (ATT)
6
10. Gavin Oakes (ATT)
7
11. Ledley Robson (ATT)
6
12. Tommy Vassell (MID)
0
13. Craig Sturridge (MID)
0
14. Gary Sturridge (ATT)
0