Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 18,879 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.


0.00
The first half starts with Bolton Wanderers kicking off!
3.26
Aimo De Sanctis threads the ball through to Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick skips past Alberto Weir! Harvey Chadwick shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Danny Greaves.
18.17
Romano Van Dinteren threads a neat ball through to Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.58
Liam Wallwork hits a low pass to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz skips past Danny Greaves! Some silky footwork from Martín Ruiz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martín Ruiz!
27.59
Simon Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Des Howells. Des Howells knocks the ball to his team mate, Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
30.45
Aimo De Sanctis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick makes a defence splitting pass to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Danny Ball.
33.07
Danny Ball threads the ball through to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Mykhaylo Ermachenko collects the pass. Mykhaylo Ermachenko makes a defence splitting pass to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Guillermo Cabrera had no chance!! Goal for Hartlepool United!
36.30
Spencer Scales plays the ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko beats his man to it with a header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.07
Dean Rodgers barges into Romano Van Dinteren. The referee brings Dean Rodgers to one side and gives him a warning! Romano Van Dinteren grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
42.32
Simon Fletcher sees Gilles Vieira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gilles Vieira shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.38
Simon Fletcher flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Vieira who takes it down. Gilles Vieira shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Aimo De Sanctis comes in with a late challenge on Simon Fletcher. The referee warns Aimo De Sanctis to calm down! Simon Fletcher runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Hartlepool United appear unchanged since the first half. Bolton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Hartlepool United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.21
Spencer Scales plays the ball forward to Mykhaylo Ermachenko. Mykhaylo Ermachenko hits a low pass to Des Howells. Des Howells makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies just off target!
49.24
Romano Van Dinteren knocks the ball forward to Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges plays a scrappy one-two with Martín Ruiz and stumbles forward towards the goal... Teddy Bridges muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Morris Thompson easily smothers it!
51.00
Danny Ball hacks Martín Ruiz from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martín Ruiz hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.14
Aimo De Sanctis flicks a high ball forward to Harvey Chadwick who takes it down. Harvey Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Bridges. Teddy Bridges makes a deft header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.22
Romano Van Dinteren sees space and advances. Romano Van Dinteren controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
67.43
Simon Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Howells. Des Howells knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.43
Danny Greaves sees Dean Rodgers in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Rodgers laces a weighted ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Eloi.
73.52
Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto Weir plays the ball forward to Spencer Scales. With great vision, Spencer Scales plays the ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira knocks in a cross ball towards Des Howells. Des Howells knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Guillermo Cabrera gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
77.37
Liam Wallwork sees Martín Ruiz in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martín Ruiz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.04
Simon Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Des Howells. Des Howells shoots from 20 yards but Guillermo Cabrera is on top of his game. Great keeping!
85.25
Romano Van Dinteren hits a low pass to Martín Ruiz. Martín Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Chadwick. Harvey Chadwick makes a deft header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
90.00
Dean Rodgers decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 3 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 4 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.3768115942029 vs 53.6231884057971
Play Area
Home team third: 28.99%, Midfield: 46.38%, Away team third: 24.64%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gilles Vieira of Hartlepool United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
2. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
3. Danny Greaves (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Weir (DEF)
6
5. Danny Ball (DEF)
5
6
6
8. Dean Rodgers (MID)
7
9. Des Howells (ATT)
6
10. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
9

0
13. Edward Batty (GK)
0
14. Fabio Morante (GK)
0

6
3. Kelvin Ball (DEF)
6
4. Damien Eloi (DEF)
6
5. Liam Wallwork (MID)
7
6
6
9. Teddy Bridges (ATT)
7
10. Martín Ruiz (ATT)
9
11. Harvey Chadwick (ATT)
7

12. Ian Hulme (DEF)
0
0