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Match Report

Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play SpVgg Greuther Fürth in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. SpVgg Greuther Fürth lead by 3-2 from the first leg. A crowd of 19,015 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while SpVgg Greuther Fürth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ronald David.


0.00
SpVgg Greuther Fürth kick off the first half!
3.46
Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Gemmell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Gemmell tries a spectacular long range effort but Stephane Beutler is on top of it.
6.38
Scott Potts controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
8.33
Roland Mulder catches Romero P. Aguilar on the ankles. Roland Mulder is shown the yellow card! Romero P. Aguilar runs off the knock.
9.41
With vision, Dean Bishop plays the ball forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero who brings the ball under control. Francisco Hacembruch Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
10.17
Romero P. Aguilar plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Stephane Beutler manages to keep it out.
12.34
Roland Mulder makes a simple pass to Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Bishop.
15.26
Scott Potts comes in with a late challenge on Roland Mulder. The referee calls over Scott Potts and shows him a yellow card! Roland Mulder runs off the knock.
16.04
Clinton Stewart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra skips past Harry Maddison! Some world-class footwork from Elías Pereyra provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
20.12
Gaspar Loureiro takes a long throw-in. Harry Maddison launches a long ball forward. Roland Mulder lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler beats his man to it with a header. Fantastic reaction save from Nigel Cole!
22.58
Dean Bishop barges into Giampiero Baldi. The referee brings Dean Bishop to one side and gives him a warning! Giampiero Baldi grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.26
Giampiero Baldi flicks a high pass forward. Nils Seeler easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nils Seeler whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Nigel Cole reads it well. Excellent keeping!
27.22
Roland Mulder hits a low pass to Christian Möller. Christian Möller flicks the ball to his team mate, Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Nigel Cole. Excellent save.
28.37
With imagination, Gavin Gemmell picks a pass forward to Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
32.02
Benedetto Tacchi makes a beautiful solo run. Benedetto Tacchi knocks in a cross ball towards Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Stephane Beutler!
33.35
Roland Mulder knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Baldi. Giampiero Baldi lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
34.25
Ruel Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Steven Stam. Ruel Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Steven Stam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.14
Steven Stam darts forward. Steven Stam hits a low pass to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Aguilar.
40.36
Salomon Kurstot makes a probing pass to Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder plays a scrappy one-two with Kai Diakite and stumbles forward towards the goal... Roland Mulder shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Francisco Hacembruch Romero hacks Steven Stam from behind! The referee calls over Francisco Hacembruch Romero and shows him a yellow card! Steven Stam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. SpVgg Greuther Fürth have changed their lineup with David Law replacing Giampiero Baldi.

45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
47.05
Benedetto Tacchi makes a strong solo run forward. Benedetto Tacchi sees space and advances. Benedetto Tacchi whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson connects with a diving header. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
49.51
Roland Mulder passes the ball forward to David Law. David Law lofts in a cross ball towards Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Alexander Tapia blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
53.53
From the throw-in, Harry Maddison picks out Steven Stam. Steven Stam advances with the ball. Steven Stam controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder heads the ball goalwards. Nigel Cole didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.14
Steven Stam flicks the ball to his team mate, David Law. David Law plays the ball forward to Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini knocks in a cross ball towards Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite flicks the ball with his head. Wonderful reactions from Nigel Cole keeps it out!
59.26
Dean Bishop flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.24
Gavin Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Stephane Beutler has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.49
Elías Pereyra kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero whips in a cross ball towards Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
75.15
Steven Stam hits a low pass to David Law. David Law tries a spectacular long range effort. Nigel Cole effortlessly gets down and covers it.
78.29
Scott Potts brings the ball forward. Scott Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.47
Roland Mulder flicks a high pass forward. Nils Seeler controls it well on his chest. Nils Seeler knocks in a cross ball towards Roland Mulder. Roland Mulder beats his man to it with a header. Nigel Cole gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
85.57
With vision, Salomon Kurstot plays the ball forward to David Law. David Law makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nils Seeler. Nils Seeler whips in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Fabian N. Amerini!
90.00
Steven Stam pushes up the pitch. Steven Stam laces a through ball forward to Kai Diakite. Kai Diakite knocks in a cross ball towards Fabian N. Amerini. Fabian N. Amerini makes a convincing header but Nigel Cole reads it well. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

The game is drawn at 3-2 and so goes to penalties!

 
Elías Pereyra takes a stuttering run up and powers a low shot which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
 
Kai Diakite takes a slow run up. Kai Diakite slots the ball inside the left post with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
 
Ruel Thomson takes a cautious run up. What a cracker!! Stephane Beutler had no chance!!
 
Christian Möller takes a stuttering run up. He curls the ball into the bottom left corner - goal!!
 
Clinton Stewart takes a cautious run up. It's in!! Stephane Beutler had no chance!!
 
Fabian N. Amerini steps up. It's in!! Nigel Cole had no chance!!
 
Francisco Hacembruch Romero slowly runs up. The keeper is sent the wrong way and the ball is placed into the top left corner. Goal!
 
Nils Seeler takes a short run up. Nils Seeler slots the ball into the bottom left corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
 
Scott Potts takes a short run up. The ball clips the left post and goes in. Goal!
 
Roland Mulder slowly runs up. Roland Mulder slots the ball into the top right corner with the inside of his foot. Textbook penalty!
 
Gavin Gemmell takes a long run up. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
 
David Law takes a short run up and fires a blistering shot towards goal, but it crashes against the post and bounces back out!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Full Time Score
Full Time Score: 9 vs 7
Normal Play Goals
Normal Play Goals: 3 vs 2
Penalty Shootout
Penalty Shootout: 6 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 9 vs 12
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 0
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 4 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 2 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.3037974683544 vs 55.6962025316456
Play Area
Home team third: 25.32%, Midfield: 44.30%, Away team third: 30.38%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Cole of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Nigel Cole (GK)
9
2. Dean Bishop (DEF)
6
6
6. Gavin Gemmell (MID)
7
7. Scott Potts (MID)
8
8. Ruel Thomson (ATT)
6
7
11. Elías Pereyra (ATT)
8

13. Jan Ritzinger (ATT)
0
14. Felipe Espinoza (DEF)
0

6
3. Steven Stam (DEF)
8
6
6
6
7. Roland Mulder (MID)
8
9. Kai Diakite (ATT)
6
10. Nils Seeler (ATT)
7

12. Ernesto Velasco (DEF)
0
13. David Law (MID)
6
14. Titus Mendez (MID)
0