Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 20,621 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.
The pitch is in great condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Stuart.
0.00
0-0Manchester United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.42
0-0Artur Costa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Morris Thompson. Excellent save.
4.27
Artur Belodedici threads a neat ball through to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
6.48
Tijani Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward. John Royce collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, John Royce stretches the opposition's defence. John Royce whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Morris Thompson.
7.07
0-1Corner kick to Manchester United. Artur Costa plays it out to the edge of the box. Matthew Dugbatey muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
10.33
With some swift thinking, Mike Moncur plays the ball forward to Artur Belodedici. Artur Belodedici threads the ball through to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo threads a neat, attacking ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
24.36
0-2Moustapha Elhamdaoui clumsily knocks into Danny Greaves. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Danny Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.32
0-2With a delightful solo run, Spencer Scales stretches the opposition's defence. Spencer Scales cuts inside the box! Spencer Scales shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
34.46
0-2Mike Moncur makes a probing pass to Artur Costa. Artur Costa flicks a high ball forward to Martín Colombo who takes it down. Martín Colombo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Danny Greaves.
38.26
Artur Belodedici threads the ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.28
Marvin Cort makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira skips past George Haynes! Gilles Vieira looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Solid save from Steinar Tessem. What a great pair of hands!
44.24
Tijani Van Fessem breaks forward. Tijani Van Fessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey skips past Danny Greaves! Matthew Dugbatey tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Hartlepool United get the second half underway!
47.20
0-3Romarin Wome sees Moustapha Elhamdaoui in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Moustapha Elhamdaoui cuts inside the box! Alberto Weir comes in with a late challenge on Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Penalty not given!!
49.17
Spencer Scales flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira collects the pass. Gilles Vieira shoots from 25 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
53.51
1-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
54.53
John Royce kicks a strong pass forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Manchester United!
59.38
Artur Costa plays the ball forward to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo heads the ball goalwards. Morris Thompson punches it away to safety.
60.10
1-4Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Newby replacing Tijani Van Fessem and Max Jobson replacing Romarin Wome .
63.13
1-4Max Jobson passes the ball forward to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Danny Greaves. Excellent block.
65.09
Artur Costa makes a probing pass to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!! That's his third!
69.16
John Royce makes a simple pass to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
73.53
1-5Garry Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Vieira who brings the ball under control. Gilles Vieira puts a great ball through but Des Howells is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
77.18
George Haynes makes a probing pass to Artur Belodedici. Artur Belodedici threads a neat ball through to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey lofts in a cross ball towards Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!! That's his third!
81.41
Manchester United are dictating the run of play here today.
83.15
John Royce makes a simple pass to Martín Colombo. Martín Colombo whips in a cross ball towards Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
85.48
With great vision, Marvin Cort plays the ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira skips past Nigel Newby! Gilles Vieira strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Gilles Vieira 49, 85 | Matthew Dugbatey 7, 44, 65 Moustapha Elhamdaoui 10, 55, 77 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Dugbatey of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Morris Thompson (GK)
6
2. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
3. Danny Greaves (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Weir (DEF)
6
5. Danny Ball (DEF)
6
6. Spencer Scales (MID)
6
7. Dean Rodgers (MID)
6
8. Marvin Cort (MID)
6
9. Garry Ritchie (MID)
6
10. Des Howells (ATT)
6
11. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
8
12. Mykhaylo Ermachenko (ATT)
0
13. Edward Batty (GK)
0
14. Steve Fletcher (DEF)
0
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
6
2. Tijani Van Fessem (DEF)
6
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
4. George Haynes (DEF)
6
5. Artur Belodedici (MID)
6
6. Artur Costa (MID)
6
7. Romarin Wome (MID)
6
8. John Royce (MID)
6
9. Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
9
10. Martín Colombo (ATT)
7
11. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
9
12. Nigel Newby (DEF)
6
13. Max Jobson (MID)
6
14. Darren Laver (ATT)
0