Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 8,836 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
0-0Kevin Hurst kicks a strong pass forward to Hocine Ramdani. Hocine Ramdani kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.27
0-0Alan Palmer barges into Thomas Sbaccanti. Alan Palmer is shown the yellow card! Thomas Sbaccanti runs off the knock.
8.01
Ralph Sheringham boots it upfield. Noel Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.40
Rosario Iannuzzi takes it forward alone. Rosario Iannuzzi tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.11
0-0AFC Bournemouth are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
15.53
0-0Roberto Nappi chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Chris Soetaers.
18.25
Rosario Iannuzzi passes the ball forward to Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
20.38
1-0Chris Soetaers knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Jeffers. Emile Jeffers makes a probing pass to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton powers a header at goal. It's there!! Daniele Manari has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
28.15
Alexander Sharpe kicks a strong pass forward to Roberto Nappi. Roberto Nappi passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mark Appiah.
32.41
Pontus Laursen threads the ball through to Roberto Nappi. Roberto Nappi passes the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
1-1Emile Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie passes the ball forward but Chris Atherton is offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
47.35
1-1Kevin Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, George Lisbie. George Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
49.40
Thomas Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Andy James. Andy James shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.05
Roberto Nappi knocks the ball forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vitaliy Demyanchuk who gathers it comfortably.
57.49
Thomas Sbaccanti chips the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph Sheringham.
63.09
Kevin Hurst flicks the ball to his team mate, Hocine Ramdani. Hocine Ramdani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy James. Andy James lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg directs the ball goalwards with his head. Vitaliy Demyanchuk manages to gather it comfortably.
65.02
Alan Palmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin de Preux. Kevin de Preux knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pontus Laursen.
69.46
Rosario Iannuzzi kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Sharpe.
71.53
George Lisbie flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg lofts in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Vitaliy Demyanchuk easily smothers it.
72.46
Roberto Nappi kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg whips in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
73.01
Hocine Ramdani passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.02
Ruel Barrett catches Hocine Ramdani on the ankles. Ruel Barrett is shown the yellow card! Hocine Ramdani stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.28
Roberto Nappi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kemal Clegg. Kemal Clegg knocks in a cross ball towards Andy James. Andy James heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
84.55
Pontus Laursen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hocine Ramdani. Hocine Ramdani passes the ball forward to Andy James. Andy James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
85.29
1-2Pontus Laursen comes in with a late challenge on Emile Jeffers. Pontus Laursen is given a warning by the referee! Emile Jeffers hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.37
Alan Palmer threads the ball through to Noel Lisbie. Noel Lisbie plays a perfect one-two with Kevin de Preux and rushes in on goal... Noel Lisbie shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Daniele Manari is on top of it.
90.00
Mark Appiah knocks the ball to his team mate, Rosario Iannuzzi. Rosario Iannuzzi sees space and advances. Rosario Iannuzzi tries a spectacular long range effort. Daniele Manari easily smothers it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Chris Atherton 20 | Andy James 32, 79 |