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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 9,612 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Huddersfield Town are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Scholes.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off the first half!
2.48
Daniel Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Gary Godber who brings the ball under control. Gary Godber flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Costa collects the pass. Frederico Costa finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Huddersfield Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
4.34
Eddie Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Rafael Andres. Rafael Andres kicks a strong pass forward to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
9.33
Rafael Andres catches Kew Meijndershagen on the ankles. Rafael Andres is shown the yellow card! Kew Meijndershagen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.13
Alistair Williams catches Frederico Costa on the ankles. Alistair Williams is given a warning by the referee! Frederico Costa runs off the knock.
12.49
Rafael Andres threads the ball through to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
18.01
With a delightful solo run, Gary Godber stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Godber shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
20.46
Rafael Andres runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Rafael Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
22.44
James Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Frederico Costa collects the pass. Frederico Costa flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Andres who takes it down. Rafael Andres sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.42
Alistair Williams threads a neat ball through to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist edges inside the box! Simon Gilchrist tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
28.28
James Boertien threads the ball through to Gary Godber. Gary Godber makes a defence splitting pass to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess takes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Emiliano Serena!
30.28
Konstantinos Vakouftsis catches Gary Godber in the face with his elbow. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Gary Godber rubs his head but gets up unharmed.
34.33
Alistair Williams catches Rafael Andres on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rafael Andres stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.22
Rafael Andres sees Kemal Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Hitchcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.55
Daniel Eadie threads the ball through to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Rafael Andres takes a quick throw-in. Frederico Costa flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Hitchcock who brings the ball under control. Kemal Hitchcock shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players seem much more motivated whilst the Huddersfield Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
47.31
Simon Gilchrist runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Gilchrist shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.35
Eddie Higginbotham makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Higginbotham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
49.18
Simon Gilchrist clumsily knocks into Callum Cleland. The referee calls over Simon Gilchrist and warns him to calm down! Callum Cleland runs off the knock.
51.11
Jermaine Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Hitchcock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It curls slightly but Emiliano Serena manages to gather it easily.
53.55
Simon Gilchrist threads the ball through to Tom Van Steenveldt. Tom Van Steenveldt runs straight at the defence! Tom Van Steenveldt side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.40
Frederico Costa catches Simon Gilchrist on the ankles. The referee calls over Frederico Costa and shows him a yellow card! Simon Gilchrist stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.36
Frederico Costa makes a probing pass to Gary Godber. Gary Godber takes it forward alone. Gary Godber shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.49
Rafael Andres takes it forward alone. Rafael Andres chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess plays a one-two with Rafael Andres and advances towards the goal... Darren Burgess shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.12
Gary Godber darts forward. Gary Godber tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
69.23
Simon Gilchrist catches Gary Godber on the ankles. Simon Gilchrist is given another warning by the referee! Gary Godber runs off the knock.
79.45
Jose Fortes Gonzalez hacks James Boertien from behind! Jose Fortes Gonzalez is warned by the referee! James Boertien carries on, but is struggling a bit.
83.17
Dominic Cleland runs forward with the ball. Dominic Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann makes a pass forward but Tom Van Steenveldt makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
84.11
Gilles Fortune catches Eddie Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee brings Gilles Fortune to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Higginbotham runs off the knock.
85.24
Gary Godber laces a through ball forward to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Emiliano Serena is on top of it.
87.34
Gilles Fortune comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Vickers. Gilles Fortune is shown the yellow card! Jermaine Vickers runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 12 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 8
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 2
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 1

Possession
Possession: 74.3243243243243 vs 25.6756756756757
Play Area
Home team third: 20.27%, Midfield: 51.35%, Away team third: 28.38%
 

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gary Godber of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Arthur Tiler (GK)
6
2. Daniel Eadie (DEF)
6
6
6. Rafael Andres (MID)
7
7. Gary Godber (MID)
7
6
6
10. Kemal Hitchcock (ATT)
6
11. Darren Burgess (ATT)
6

12. Artur Neves (MID)
0
14. Adrian Rufus (MID)
0