Match Report
| Peterborough United | Peterborough United |  |  | Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Lomano Mcgreal | L. Mcgreal |  | 42 | G |  | 1 | | G | 31 | | Robert Thomson | R. Thomson | |||||||||
| Marvin Cope | M. Cope | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 48 | | Michael Gallagher | M. Gallagher | |||||||||
| Lomano Goodwin | L. Goodwin | | 47 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 48 | | Jacob Middleton | J. Middleton | |||||||
| Steven Gower | S. Gower | | 46 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Graeme Philips | G. Philips | |||||||||
| Wayne Batty | W. Batty | | 56 | M | | 5 | | D | 42 | | Marc Owen | M. Owen | |||||||||
| Jamie Prior | J. Prior | | 47 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 | | Craig Pearson | C. Pearson | |||||||||
| Ralph Kahn | R. Kahn | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 49 | | Aaron Pearson | A. Pearson | |||||||||
| Darren Fletcher | D. Fletcher | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 49 | | Martin Barry | M. Barry | |||||||||
| Trevor Bower | T. Bower | | 58 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Robbie Thompson | R. Thompson | |||||||||
| Alistair Forbes | A. Forbes | | 49 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Teddy Carragher | T. Carragher | |||||||||
| Wes Craddock | W. Craddock | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Stan Stockdale | S. Stockdale | |||||||||
| Greg Hurst | G. Hurst | | 41 | D | | 12 | | A | 44 | | Liam Nicholls | L. Nicholls | |||||||||
| Anthony Moffat | A. Moffat | | 40 | G | | 13 | | D | 39 | | Gary Dixon | G. Dixon | |||||||||
| Tommy Scholes | T. Scholes | | 40 | D | | 14 | | A | 38 | | Rio Wallwork | R. Wallwork | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play Hartlepool United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Hartlepool United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Hartlepool United kick off!
4.56
0-1Jacob Middleton flicks a high ball forward to Craig Pearson who takes it down. Craig Pearson passes the ball forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from long range. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
8.53
0-1Darren Fletcher sees a break and surges forward. Darren Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
22.39
0-1Craig Pearson makes a probing pass to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.38
Darren Fletcher runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Darren Fletcher shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.22
Craig Pearson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
34.19
Aaron Pearson kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
36.34
Steven Gower takes a quick throw-in, which Marvin Cope takes on the chest. Marvin Cope threads a neat ball through to Darren Fletcher. With a delightful solo run, Darren Fletcher stretches the opposition's defence. Darren Fletcher shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
40.59
Marvin Cope hits a low pass to Ralph Kahn. Ralph Kahn sees Wes Craddock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wes Craddock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.18
Craig Pearson flicks a high pass forward to Stan Stockdale who brings the ball under control. Stan Stockdale shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
45.00
0-1With a delightful solo run, Martin Barry stretches the opposition's defence. Martin Barry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Carragher but he's offside!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Hartlepool United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Peterborough United kick off and get the second half underway!
48.39
0-1Steven Gower catches Craig Pearson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Pearson gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
54.25
Robbie Thompson threads a neat ball through to Teddy Carragher. Teddy Carragher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stan Stockdale but he's offside!
59.40
Ralph Kahn threads the ball through to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.10
0-1Peterborough United have made a substitution with Tommy Scholes replacing Lomano Mcgreal .
61.14
Jamie Prior threads the ball through to Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock plays a quick one-two with Trevor Bower and rushes in on goal... Wes Craddock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.25
Aaron Pearson sees space and advances. Aaron Pearson makes a defence splitting pass to Stan Stockdale. Stan Stockdale makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
72.18
1-2Teddy Carragher catches Marvin Cope on the ankles. The referee calls over Teddy Carragher and warns him to calm down! Marvin Cope hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.12
With some swift thinking, Steven Gower plays the ball forward to Wayne Batty. Wayne Batty flicks a high pass forward. Wes Craddock collects the pass. Wes Craddock cuts inside the box! Wes Craddock takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
77.00
Hartlepool United have made a substitution with Gary Dixon replacing Martin Barry .
79.53
Jamie Prior chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.32
Wayne Batty flicks a high ball forward to Trevor Bower who gracefully takes it down. Trevor Bower shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.51
Steven Gower catches Michael Gallagher on the ankles. Steven Gower is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Michael Gallagher grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
85.57
Jamie Prior controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Owen.
89.54
Jamie Prior sees Alistair Forbes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Forbes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Wayne Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Robert Thomson had no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Wes Craddock 61, 80 Trevor Bower 90 | Teddy Carragher 5 Stan Stockdale 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wes Craddock of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Lomano Mcgreal (GK)
6
2. Marvin Cope (DEF)
6
3. Lomano Goodwin (DEF)
6
4. Steven Gower (DEF)
3
5. Wayne Batty (MID)
6
6. Jamie Prior (MID)
7
7. Ralph Kahn (MID)
6
8. Darren Fletcher (MID)
6
9. Trevor Bower (ATT)
7
10. Alistair Forbes (ATT)
6
11. Wes Craddock (ATT)
8
12. Greg Hurst (DEF)
0
13. Anthony Moffat (GK)
0
14. Tommy Scholes (DEF)
6
1. Robert Thomson (GK)
6
2. Michael Gallagher (DEF)
6
3. Jacob Middleton (DEF)
6
4. Graeme Philips (DEF)
6
5. Marc Owen (DEF)
6
6. Craig Pearson (MID)
7
7. Aaron Pearson (MID)
7
8. Martin Barry (MID)
6
9. Robbie Thompson (MID)
6
10. Teddy Carragher (ATT)
7
11. Stan Stockdale (ATT)
7
12. Liam Nicholls (ATT)
0
13. Gary Dixon (DEF)
6
14. Rio Wallwork (ATT)
0