Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Moss Rose where Macclesfield Town play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 2,470 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
Macclesfield Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off!
8.41
Ricardo Fuentes knocks the ball forward to Jamie Bowyer. Jamie Bowyer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Brand. Andy Brand finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.49
Oleg Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Cope. Mick Cope directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
16.52
Peter Bosnich hacks Ricardo Fuentes from behind! Peter Bosnich is warned by the referee! Ricardo Fuentes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
20.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
24.11
Dennis Boyd kicks a strong pass forward to Fouad Sinouh. Fouad Sinouh makes a probing pass to Mick Cope. Mick Cope knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.44
Jamie Bowyer makes a probing pass to John Wise. John Wise tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.12
Peter Bosnich makes a simple pass to Guilherme Fernandez. Guilherme Fernandez threads the ball through to Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Dean who gathers it comfortably.
33.10
John Wise barges into Dennis Boyd. John Wise is warned by the referee! Dennis Boyd stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.42
Wayne Hulme controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Parker. Lee Parker threads the ball through to Andy Brand. Andy Brand shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.07
Fouad Sinouh clumsily knocks into Henry Carter. The referee calls over Fouad Sinouh and shows him a yellow card! Henry Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Macclesfield Town kick off the second half!
47.50
Brian Benali brings the ball forward. Brian Benali whips in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
48.26
Fouad Sinouh knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Cope. Mick Cope powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
49.01
Oleg Oakley brings the ball forward. Oleg Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
55.31
Fouad Sinouh threads the ball through to Mick Cope. Mick Cope controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by David Dean.
66.18
Fouad Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Brian Roberts. Brian Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Bastin.
71.44
Alexander Bastin makes a simple pass to Lee Parker. Lee Parker deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Brand. Andy Brand shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.06
Guilherme Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Mick Cope. Mick Cope knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.38
Oleg Oakley knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Cope. Mick Cope shoots from 25 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to John Wise of AFC Bournemouth
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
25.7%
51.4%
23%

Scorers