Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Sunderland. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Mohammed Amoah flicks a high pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero who brings the ball under control. Francisco Hacembruch Romero flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Thomson collects the pass. Ruel Thomson whips in a cross ball towards David Maresca. David Maresca rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Magnificent save by Jose Barbosa!
6.34
0-0Mohammed Amoah flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
8.32
0-0Sotiris Taoulas catches Ruel Thomson on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ruel Thomson stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.17
0-0Kevin Ehiogu kicks a strong pass forward to Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
10.55
Sotiris Taoulas hits a low pass to Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm flicks a high pass forward. Matias Vitor Santiago collects the pass. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Espinoza.
15.46
Matthias Dehm deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.37
Dean Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Potts. Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Garza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Garza whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson flicks the ball with his head but Jose Barbosa reads it well. Superb keeping!
20.33
Vincent Meredith decides to run forward with the ball. Vincent Meredith shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
21.38
0-1Damien Best flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ehiogu threads a neat ball through to Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith plays a quick one-two with Kevin Ehiogu and rushes in on goal... Vincent Meredith comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Vincent Meredith scores for Sunderland!!
27.27
Kevin Ehiogu knocks the ball to his team mate, Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago passes the ball forward to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
28.14
Nelson Garza hits a low pass to Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
34.57
Damien Best knocks the ball to his team mate, Luuk Kool. Luuk Kool knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie plays a quick one-two with Matthias Dehm and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Martin Beattie provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Nigel Cole is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
38.52
Luuk Kool makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Ehiogu. Kevin Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie rises majestically and gets a header on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
39.22
Damien Best launches a long ball forward into the other half. Martin Beattie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
42.28
Felipe Espinoza threads a neat ball through to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jose Barbosa who gathers it comfortably.
44.57
Martin Beattie flicks a high ball forward to Vincent Meredith who takes it down. Vincent Meredith knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hendry.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
45.00
The second half starts with Sunderland kicking off!
47.50
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
48.45
Sotiris Taoulas decides to run forward with the ball. Sotiris Taoulas flicks a high ball forward to Matias Vitor Santiago who takes it down. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Amoah.
49.51
Showing composure, Luuk Kool laces a through ball forward to Vincent Meredith. Vincent Meredith whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Cole with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
53.40
Luuk Kool threads the ball through to Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mohammed Amoah.
55.34
Dean Bishop threads a neat ball through to Felipe Espinoza. Felipe Espinoza kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
57.02
Nelson Garza makes a probing pass to Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.38
With great imagination, Nelson Garza picks a pass forward to Scott Potts. Scott Potts tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Jose Barbosa manages to gather it.
65.01
Jody Smith passes the ball forward to Matthias Dehm. Matthias Dehm lofts in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Matias Vitor Santiago is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.49
Scott Potts threads a neat ball through to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero skips past Sotiris Taoulas! Francisco Hacembruch Romero cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Jose Barbosa.
70.12
1-4Nelson Garza takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Jose Barbosa punches the ball out of the danger area!
75.01
Sotiris Taoulas runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Sotiris Taoulas lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.51
Damien Best runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Damien Best knocks in a cross ball towards Matias Vitor Santiago. Gavin Hendry barges into Matias Vitor Santiago. That's got to be a penalty! No, the ref waves play-on!!
81.34
Felipe Espinoza threads a neat ball through to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza makes a convincing header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.33
2-5Damien Best flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ehiogu who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ehiogu hits a low pass to Martin Beattie. Martin Beattie plays a quick one-two with Vincent Meredith and rushes in on goal... Gavin Hendry catches Martin Beattie on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
85.33
Dean Bishop threads the ball through to David Maresca. David Maresca knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Nelson Garza 57, 81 Francisco Hacembruch Romero 85 | Vincent Meredith 21 Martin Beattie 35, 75 Matthias Dehm 50 Matias Vitor Santiago 65 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Garza of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nigel Cole (GK)
6
2. Dean Bishop (DEF)
6
3. Mohammed Amoah (DEF)
6
4. Felipe Espinoza (DEF)
6
5. Gavin Hendry (DEF)
6
6. Scott Potts (MID)
7
7. Nelson Garza (MID)
9
8. Ruel Thomson (ATT)
6
9. Anthony Haller (ATT)
6
10. David Maresca (ATT)
6
11. Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT)
7
12. Dale Scholes (ATT)
0
13. Alexander Tapia (DEF)
0
14. John Laybutt (GK)
0
1. Jose Barbosa (GK)
7
2. Damien Best (DEF)
7
3. Alistair Formon (DEF)
6
4. Sotiris Taoulas (DEF)
7
5. Matthias Dehm (MID)
8
6. Luuk Kool (MID)
6
7. Kevin Ehiogu (MID)
7
8. Jody Smith (MID)
6
9. Vincent Meredith (ATT)
8
10. Matias Vitor Santiago (ATT)
7
11. Martin Beattie (ATT)
9
12. Paolo Wetherall (MID)
0
13. Peter Bishop (ATT)
0
14. Terry Wise (ATT)
0