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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 18,121 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.


0.00
The first half starts with Leeds United kicking off!
20.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Romero P. Aguilar plays the ball forward to Adolfo Ortiz. Adolfo Ortiz knocks in a cross ball towards Steven Rowett. Steven Rowett connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
24.51
Scott Potts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Potts shoots from distance. Arthur Jackson gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
26.17
Gerald Revelles knocks the ball forward to Henry Myers. Henry Myers whips in a cross ball towards Jacques Casanova. Jacques Casanova rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it rises well off target!
27.05
Ivan Zoppetti threads a neat ball through to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.35
Nelson Garza takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Scott Potts. Scott Potts deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn advances inside the box! Ronnie Turpijn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
36.49
Nelson Garza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.14
With vision, Nelson Garza picks a pass forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Noah Breyer but the referee indicates it's offside!
40.07
Nelson Garza comes in with a late challenge on Gerald Revelles. Nelson Garza is warned by the referee! Gerald Revelles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.07
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
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. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AFC Bournemouth start the second half!
47.08
Nelson Garza comes in with a late challenge on Scott Sherwood. Nelson Garza is given another warning by the referee! Scott Sherwood runs off the knock.
48.26
Scott Potts makes a probing pass to Noah Breyer. Noah Breyer edges inside the box! Noah Breyer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Arthur Jackson. Excellent save.
49.30
Nelson Garza makes a beautiful solo run. Nelson Garza plays a quick one-two with Steven Rowett and rushes in on goal... Nelson Garza strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
53.20
Ivan Zoppetti sees Nelson Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Potts plays a one-two with Noah Breyer and rushes in on goal... Scott Potts shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Arthur Jackson!
60.35
Leeds United have made a substitution with Kevin Dittmann replacing Jacques Casanova .
61.37
Nelson Garza knocks the ball forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts edges inside the box! Scott Potts shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
63.37
Leeds United have made a substitution with Danny Defoe replacing Gerald Revelles .
66.03
Scott Sherwood flicks a high pass forward. Henry Myers controls it well on his chest. Henry Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hendry.
71.19
Nelson Garza knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts shoots from 20 yards but Arthur Jackson reads it well. Fabulous stop!
73.45
Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward. Noah Breyer controls it well on his chest. Noah Breyer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Arthur Jackson who gathers it comfortably.
78.48
Stan Mercer sees space and advances. Stan Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.41
Adolfo Ortiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
81.00
Steven Rowett threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Turpijn. Ronnie Turpijn lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza powers a header at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.38
Showing composure, Nelson Garza picks a pass forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts skips past Jean-Paul Van Ede! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Scott Potts provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Danny Defoe comes in with a late challenge on Noah Breyer. Danny Defoe is warned by the referee! Noah Breyer stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 0
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 8 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 61.1111111111111 vs 38.8888888888889
Play Area
Home team third: 15.28%, Midfield: 52.78%, Away team third: 31.94%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Potts of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Del Pearce (GK)
6
2. Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3. Damien Best (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Scott Potts (MID)
9
7. Nelson Garza (MID)
7
6
9. Steven Rowett (ATT)
6
10. Adolfo Ortiz (ATT)
6
11. Noah Breyer (ATT)
6

12. Jonatan Tigana (DEF)
0
13. Tonci Seric (ATT)
0

6
6
6
6
6
6
9. Stan Mercer (ATT)
6
10. Henry Myers (ATT)
6
6

13. Danny Defoe (GK)
5
14. Kevin Dittmann (MID)
6