Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Graham BenaliG. Benali44
G
1
G
42Eddie PriestleyE. Priestley
Wayne StoneW. Stone60
D
2
D
48Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell
Teddy BrittonT. Britton51
D
captain3
D
48Carl SouthgateC. Southgate
Thierry NevilleT. Neville50
D
4
D
38Steve MersonS. Merson
Dion SalmonD. Salmon48
D
5
M
54Stan SmithS. Smith
Graeme RobertsG. Roberts55
M
6captain
M
50Oleg GascoigneO. Gascoigne
Scott PearceS. Pearce52
M
7
M
39Daniel WatsonD. Watson
Kemal WalshK. Walsh39
M
8
M
38Jacob PriestleyJ. Priestley
Danny FlintlockD. Flintlock39
A
9
M
37Des HigginbothamD. Higginbotham
Phil CrooksP. Crooks37
A
10
A
47Eddie MurrayE. Murray
Ian BeagrieI. Beagrie35
A
11
A
43Gavin LeeG. Lee
 
Jody StuartJ. Stuart45
D
12
A
42Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock
Dale HackworthD. Hackworth44
G
13
A
40Oleg JamesO. James
James GalliJ. Galli44
D
14
G
38Julian SalakoJ. Salako

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 2,659 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Peter Robinson.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.37
Steve Merson pushes mid-way up the pitch. Steve Merson advances with the ball. Steve Merson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Britton.
4.59
Kemal Walsh threads the ball through to Danny Flintlock. Danny Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.51
Graeme Roberts flicks a high pass forward to Danny Flintlock who brings the ball under control. Danny Flintlock knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Crooks. Phil Crooks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
27.05
Oleg Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Lee. Gavin Lee knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Neville.
38.09
Scott Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Ian Beagrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ian Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Southgate.
42.07
Graeme Roberts runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graeme Roberts whips in a cross ball towards Danny Flintlock. Danny Flintlock rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
51.33
Carl Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Gascoigne. Oleg Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Oleg Gascoigne shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
60.27
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Julian Salako replacing Des Higginbotham and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.34
Daniel Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Salako. Julian Salako deftly passes the ball to Eddie Murray, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Eddie Murray provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.10
Kemal Walsh kicks a strong pass forward to Phil Crooks. Phil Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eddie Priestley who gathers it comfortably.
72.11
Teddy Britton makes a strong solo run forward. With vision, Teddy Britton plays the ball forward to Danny Flintlock. Danny Flintlock whips in a cross ball towards Phil Crooks. Phil Crooks outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies wide!
78.39
Wayne Stone knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Roberts. Graeme Roberts changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Graeme Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
83.45
Stan Smith threads a neat ball through to Julian Salako. Julian Salako shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
85.40
With a delightful solo run, Scott Pearce stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Pearce skips past Scott Thirlwell! Scott Pearce side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
87.59
Graeme Roberts darts forward. Graeme Roberts knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Merson.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
24.2%
53.2%
22.6%

Scorers
Phil Crooks 15
Graeme Roberts 78
Eddie Murray 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Graeme Roberts of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Graham Benali (GK)
6
2.Wayne Stone (DEF)
7
3.Teddy Britton (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Neville (DEF)
6
5.Dion Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Graeme Roberts (MID)goal scored
9
7.Scott Pearce (MID)
7
8.Kemal Walsh (MID)
6
9.Danny Flintlock (ATT)
7
10.Phil Crooks (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Ian Beagrie (ATT)
6
 
12.Jody Stuart (DEF)
0
13.Dale Hackworth (GK)
0
14.James Galli (DEF)
0

1.Eddie Priestley (GK)
6
2.Scott Thirlwell (DEF)
6
3.Carl Southgate (DEF)
6
4.Steve Merson (DEF)
6
5.Stan Smith (MID)
6
6.Oleg Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Daniel Watson (MID)
6
8.Jacob Priestley (MID)
6
9.Des Higginbotham (MID)
6
10.Eddie Murray (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Gavin Lee (ATT)
6
 
12.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
0
13.Oleg James (ATT)
0
14.Julian Salako (GK)
6