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Saturday, March 26, 2005

Who scored the third goal yesterday?

When Hereford United score six goals and for most of the time with only ten men, some supporters might think that confusion in the media over who scored the third goal yesterday doesn't really matter.

But to the players each goal scored helps their talley and keeps them in the
limelight.

Jamie Pitman, standing in as captain for Tony James, was credited with the goal by the report in the Worcester News, but other media, such as the BBC Sport, gave
it to Daniel Carey-Bertram.

Our match reporter hedged his bets:

Six minutes later, after Taylor's run down the right and cross into the middle, Pitman volleyed in the third, although it may be credited to Carey-Bertram who appeared to get the final touch in putting the ball over the line. It would be harsh if this goal is not awarded to Pitman, as he was denied a goal in similar fashion against Morecambe.

However viewed from the side of the pitch it looked as though the ball was over the line before Carey-Bertram got his touch.

BBC Sport reported the goal as : Daniel Carey-Bertram... stabbed home his second from close range.

Worcester News had a different version: Six minutes later, Taylor's cross was clipped in by Jamie Pitman to put the result beyond doubt.

Peter McMillan reporting for BBC Hereford and Worcester also gave the goal to Pitman as he said: "...Jamie Pitman making it three.

And the Western Daily Press said: Midfielder Jamie Pitman claimed their third when he floated the ball over the line.

However Confguide went with Carey-Bertram.