Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Oxford United. A crowd of 17,979 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Oxford United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
2.43
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Vega plays the ball forward to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
3.22
0-0David Lopes flicks a high pass forward to Jose Campos who brings the ball under control. Jose Campos plays a perfect one-two with Pablo Vicente and rushes in on goal... Jose Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Jose Fortes Gonzalez.
4.25
0-0Gilles Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
8.15
0-0Duncan Marsden threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright chips the ball to his team mate, Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune knocks the ball forward to Simon Gilchrist but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
14.20
0-0Gerald Diallo threads a neat ball through to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist plays a one-two with Gilles Fortune and advances towards the goal... Simon Gilchrist muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
18.23
Miguel Delgado decides to run forward with the ball. Miguel Delgado knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dominic Cleland.
20.55
0-0Simon Gilchrist comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Goldberg. The referee warns Simon Gilchrist to calm down! Nicholas Goldberg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.35
1-0Jose Fortes Gonzalez plays the ball forward to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright makes a simple pass to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright connects with a diving header. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.22
Duncan Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Wright collects the pass. Kelvin Wright threads the ball through into the box. Gilles Fortune strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Nicholas Goldberg's outstretched leg.
32.51
Gerald Diallo kicks a strong pass forward to Danny Jobson. Danny Jobson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eben Dugbatey who gathers it comfortably.
33.28
Gerald Diallo receives the ball from a throw-in from Danny Jobson. Gerald Diallo knocks the ball forward to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist edges inside the box! Simon Gilchrist shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Eben Dugbatey.
34.30
1-0Corner kick to AFC Bournemouth. Danny Jobson chips it out wide. Pablo Vicente reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
38.18
Nicholas Goldberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Vicente. Pablo Vicente shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Oxford United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oxford United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Oxford United get the second half underway!
47.13
Without breaking stride, Abdelmalek Pardeilhan plays the ball forward to Daniel Vega. Daniel Vega knocks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
53.03
Kelvin Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Fortune and stumbles forward towards the goal... Simon Gilchrist side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
59.06
2-0Gerald Diallo catches Daniel Vega on the ankles. Gerald Diallo is shown the yellow card! Daniel Vega hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.47
Miguel Delgado makes a probing pass to Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher whips in a cross ball towards David Lopes. David Lopes flicks the ball with his head but Emiliano Serena is on top of it.
63.42
Daniel Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Vicente. Pablo Vicente passes the ball forward but Nigel Thatcher is offside!
65.16
David Lopes hits a low pass to Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Thatcher but the referee indicates it's offside!
66.47
David Lopes makes a probing pass to Pablo Vicente. Pablo Vicente whips in a cross ball towards Miguel Delgado. Miguel Delgado beats his man to it with a header but Jose Fortes Gonzalez is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
71.39
Daniel Vega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Thatcher. Nigel Thatcher knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Campos. Jose Campos powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
72.16
Kelvin Wright threads a neat ball through to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist advances inside the box! Simon Gilchrist makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Solid save from Eben Dugbatey. What a great pair of hands!
78.52
Daniel Vega hits a low pass to Pablo Vicente. Pablo Vicente passes the ball forward but Nigel Thatcher is offside!
79.31
Gerald Diallo makes a probing pass to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright whips in a cross ball towards Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.32
Kew Meijndershagen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gerald Diallo. Gerald Diallo sees space and advances. Gerald Diallo shoots from long range. Eben Dugbatey gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
8
4
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
23.8%
51.2%
25%
Scorers
| Kelvin Wright 22 Simon Gilchrist 53, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Simon Gilchrist of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Emiliano Serena (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kew Meijndershagen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Kelvin Wright (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Gerald Diallo (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Danny Jobson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kelvin Mann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Simon Gilchrist (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tom Van Steenveldt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jesper Elzinga (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Stanley Elliott (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eben Dugbatey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Sebastian Barkero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abdelmalek Pardeilhan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicholas Goldberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Bart Bertjens (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Miguel Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Daniel Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Lopes (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nigel Thatcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pablo Vicente (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jose Campos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ernesto Arias (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tiago Monteiro (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | John Mckinlay (ATT) | 0 | |