Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at The Victoria Park where Hartlepool United play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 19,053 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
The pitch is in good condition.
Hartlepool United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
0.00
0-0Hartlepool United get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Úlfar Adalbjarnarson kicks a strong pass forward to John Royce. John Royce threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
3.52
0-1Mike Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Jobson. Max Jobson makes a probing pass to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.12
0-1Úlfar Adalbjarnarson threads a neat ball through to John Royce. John Royce decides to run forward with the ball. John Royce makes a pass forward but Anthony Windass makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
10.54
0-1Ruslan Karavayev threads a neat ball through to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.54
Ruslan Karavayev threads the ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.16
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson passes the ball forward to Wes Gallagher. Wes Gallagher plays the ball forward to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks the ball forward, putting Moustapha Elhamdaoui through on goal. Moustapha Elhamdaoui tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
21.54
0-1Max Jobson flicks a high pass forward. Moustapha Elhamdaoui controls it well on his chest. Moustapha Elhamdaoui makes a probing pass between the defence to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Fletcher laces a weighted ball forward to Julian Lopez. Julian Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Matt Law. With a superhuman jump, Matt Law connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
28.23
Wes Gallagher flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Windass who brings the ball under control. Anthony Windass threads the ball through into the box. Moustapha Elhamdaoui side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
32.14
With imagination, Wes Gallagher plays the ball forward to Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dave Murphy.
38.58
Danny Greaves flicks a high ball forward to Dean Rodgers who takes it down. Dean Rodgers threads the ball through to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
44.20
Dean Rodgers runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dean Rodgers shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Simon Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
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. The Hartlepool United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Manchester United kick off!
49.05
Wes Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.27
Simon Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Les Owen. Les Owen controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Steinar Tessem reads it well. Well saved!
54.58
Dean Rodgers makes a simple pass to Matt Law. Matt Law shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Quality keeping!
57.55
0-2Úlfar Adalbjarnarson clumsily knocks into Les Owen. The referee calls over Úlfar Adalbjarnarson and shows him a yellow card! Les Owen runs off the knock.
59.53
John Royce decides to run forward with the ball. John Royce lofts in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Liam Waters as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
61.32
Wes Gallagher takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some awkward footwork from Úlfar Adalbjarnarson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Liam Waters is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.32
0-3Manchester United have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Newby replacing Callum Dalglish and Gary Hutchison replacing Wes Gallagher .
63.04
Gary Hutchison makes a probing pass to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey knocks in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass flicks the ball with his head. The ball takes a deflection leaving Liam Waters with no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
67.16
With a delightful solo run, Gary Hutchison stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Hutchison shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.47
Steve Fletcher hits a low pass to Dean Rodgers. Dean Rodgers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Les Owen. Les Owen shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
71.15
Dean Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Vieira controls it well on his chest. Gilles Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Julian Lopez but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.36
Max Jobson flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Windass who takes it down. Anthony Windass tries a spectacular long range effort but Liam Waters is on top of it.
77.08
Steve Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Dean Rodgers collects the pass. Dean Rodgers darts forward. Dean Rodgers sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
78.06
Úlfar Adalbjarnarson knocks the ball to his team mate, John Royce. John Royce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui whips in a cross ball towards Anthony Windass. Anthony Windass shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Anthony Windass!
81.40
Ruslan Karavayev knocks the ball to his team mate, Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.01
Simon Fletcher plays the ball forward to Gilles Vieira. Gilles Vieira skips past Úlfar Adalbjarnarson! Some good footwork from Gilles Vieira provides some space. He shoots at goal. Wonderful reactions from Steinar Tessem keeps it out!
84.28
Ruslan Karavayev flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Windass controls it well on his chest. Anthony Windass knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dave Murphy.
90.00
Gary Hutchison threads a neat ball through to Moustapha Elhamdaoui. Moustapha Elhamdaoui makes a defence splitting pass to Matthew Dugbatey. Matthew Dugbatey cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. 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
| Matthew Dugbatey 4, 90 Moustapha Elhamdaoui 28 Úlfar Adalbjarnarson 61 Anthony Windass 63, 78 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Windass of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Liam Waters (GK)
6
2. Mick Deane (DEF)
6
3. Danny Greaves (DEF)
6
4. Dave Murphy (DEF)
6
5. Steve Fletcher (DEF)
6
6. Simon Fletcher (MID)
6
7. Dean Rodgers (MID)
7
8. Gilles Vieira (ATT)
6
9. Les Owen (ATT)
6
10. Julian Lopez (ATT)
6
11. Matt Law (ATT)
6
12. Spencer Sherwood (MID)
0
13. Edward Batty (GK)
0
14. Oscar Martin (MID)
0
1. Steinar Tessem (GK)
6
2. Callum Dalglish (DEF)
6
3. Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
4. Úlfar Adalbjarnarson (DEF)
7
5. Ruslan Karavayev (MID)
6
6. Wes Gallagher (MID)
7
7. Max Jobson (MID)
6
8. John Royce (MID)
6
9. Moustapha Elhamdaoui (ATT)
8
10. Anthony Windass (ATT)
9
11. Matthew Dugbatey (ATT)
8
12. Nigel Newby (DEF)
6
13. Gary Hutchison (MID)
6
14. Jean Domoraud (ATT)
0