Match Report
| Hartlepool United | Hartlepool United |  |  | Aston Villa | Aston Villa | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | John E Hyldgaard | John E Hyldgaard | |||||||||||||||||
| Liam Waters | L. Waters |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 72 |  | Barry Testo | B. Testo | |||||||||
| Mick Deane | M. Deane | | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 | | Julian Guppy | J. Guppy | |||||||||
| Danny Greaves | D. Greaves | | 68 | D | | 3 | | D | 61 | | Jonathan Platt | J. Platt | |||||||||
| Steve Fletcher | S. Fletcher | | 65 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 72 |  | Chris Ax | C. Ax | ||||||||
| Dave Murphy | D. Murphy | | 65 | D | | 5 | | D | 62 | | Nigel Barmby | N. Barmby | |||||||||
| Simon Fletcher | S. Fletcher | | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Jacob Grondin | J. Grondin | |||||||||
| Dean Rodgers | D. Rodgers | | 68 | M | | 7 | | | M | 71 | | Des Hitchcock | D. Hitchcock | ||||||||
| Gilles Vieira | G. Vieira | | 72 | A | | 8 | | M | 75 | | Mick Bower | M. Bower | |||||||||
| Les Owen | L. Owen | | 68 | A | | 9 | | M | 75 | | Robbie Bastin | R. Bastin | |||||||||
| Julian Lopez | J. Lopez |  | 68 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Nicholas Swift | N. Swift | |||||||||
| Matt Law | M. Law |  | 64 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 |  | Luc Van Der Elst | L. Van Der Elst | |||||||||
| Spencer Sherwood | S. Sherwood | | 67 | M | | 12 | | D | 61 | | Ashley Stamp | A. Stamp | |||||||||
| Edward Batty | E. Batty | | 66 | G | | 13 | | M | 71 | | Terry Tolley | T. Tolley | |||||||||
| Oscar Martin | O. Martin | | 65 | M | | 14 | | A | 62 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 16,740 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Scott Lee.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United kick off and get the match underway!
3.33
1-0Dave Murphy flicks a high pass forward to Simon Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Simon Fletcher sees Matt Law in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Matt Law lofts in a cross ball towards Les Owen. Les Owen makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
10.38
1-0Dean Rodgers sees a break and surges forward. Dean Rodgers shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
20.18
Simon Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Les Owen. Les Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
22.06
Danny Greaves makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Fletcher. Simon Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
24.28
1-028.34
Nigel Barmby clumsily knocks into Gilles Vieira. Nigel Barmby is given a warning by the referee! Gilles Vieira runs off the knock.
30.41
1-0Danny Greaves chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Les Owen. Les Owen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Barry Testo easily smothers it!
32.23
Mick Bower comes in with a late challenge on Simon Fletcher. Mick Bower is warned by the referee! Simon Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.13
1-0Seeing Des Hitchcock's attacking run, Jacob Grondin quickly throws the ball into his path. Des Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.13
Dean Rodgers makes a probing pass to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Les Owen. Les Owen flicks the ball with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.48
Dean Rodgers threads the ball through to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
42.43
With great vision, Mick Bower plays the ball forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Aston Villa also appear unchanged since the first half. The Aston Villa players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa kick off!
51.24
Mick Bower plays the ball forward to Luc Van Der Elst. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.45
Simon Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.37
1-0Les Owen catches Julian Guppy on the ankles. The referee brings Les Owen to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Guppy carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.07
Danny Greaves kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Vieira plays a scrappy one-two with Les Owen and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Gilles Vieira provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.16
Julian Lopez barges into Julian Guppy. Julian Lopez is warned by the referee! Julian Guppy stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.01
Des Hitchcock flicks a high pass forward. Luc Van Der Elst controls it well on his chest. Luc Van Der Elst shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Liam Waters!
78.35
Jacob Grondin flicks a high pass forward. Luc Van Der Elst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luc Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Waters who gathers it comfortably.
79.13
Jonathan Platt catches Julian Lopez on the ankles. The referee warns Jonathan Platt to calm down! Julian Lopez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.08
Des Hitchcock makes a probing pass to Nicholas Swift. Nicholas Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Liam Waters who gathers it comfortably.
83.14
Danny Greaves darts forward. Danny Greaves flicks a high pass forward to Matt Law who brings the ball under control. Matt Law tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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
| Les Owen 3 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dean Rodgers of Hartlepool United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Liam Waters (GK)
6
2. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
3. Danny Greaves (DEF)
7
4. Steve Fletcher (DEF)
7
5. Dave Murphy (DEF)
6
6. Simon Fletcher (MID)
7
7. Dean Rodgers (MID)
9
8. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Les Owen (ATT)
8
10. Julian Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Matt Law (ATT)
7
12. Spencer Sherwood (MID)
0
13. Edward Batty (GK)
0
14. Oscar Martin (MID)
0
1. Barry Testo (GK)
7
2. Julian Guppy (DEF)
6
3. Jonathan Platt (DEF)
5
4. Chris Ax (DEF)
6
5. Nigel Barmby (DEF)
5
6. Jacob Grondin (MID)
6
7. Des Hitchcock (MID)
7
8. Mick Bower (MID)
6
9. Robbie Bastin (MID)
6
10. Nicholas Swift (ATT)
6
11. Luc Van Der Elst (ATT)
6
12. Ashley Stamp (DEF)
0
13. Terry Tolley (MID)
0
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
0