Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     Birmingham CityBirmingham City
Anthony ConnellyAnthony Connelly Andrew Blight Andrew Blight
Nigel ColeN. Cole70
G
1
G
79Stuart GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Dean BishopD. Bishop77
D
2
D
71Colin JamesC. James
Romero P. AguilarR. Aguilar73
D
3
D
75Chaabane KermaliC. Kermali
Felipe EspinozaF. Espinoza76
D
4
D
74Dominic McallisterD. Mcallister
Alexander TapiaA. Tapia73
D
5
D
71Mario MarbusM. Marbus
Scott PottsS. Potts77
M
6captain
M
84Leon GeorgeL. George
Nelson GarzaN. Garza85
M
captain7
M
85Ivan HuckerbyI. Huckerby
Ruel ThomsonR. Thomson77
A
8
M
83Robin van VeenR. van Veen
Anthony HallerA. Haller74
A
9
A
80Peter PriorP. Prior
Clinton StewartC. Stewart75
A
10
A
74Tony WallworkT. Wallwork
Jan RitzingerJ. Ritzinger75
A
11
A
76Mehamha BelaizM. Belaiz
 
Gavin GemmellG. Gemmell77
M
12
D
68Ruel ThompsonR. Thompson
Francisco Hacembruch RomeroF. Romero73
A
13
A
74Ole Gunnar SolskjærO. Solskjær
Gavin HendryG. Hendry72
D
14
M
77Mick HarrisonM. Harrison

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Birmingham City. 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 Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.


0.00
Birmingham City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.32
Colin James powers a long ball forward. Leon George knocks in a cross ball towards Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Nigel Cole as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
4.05
Robin van Veen takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Clinton Stewart gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
6.10
Felipe Espinoza takes a long throw-in. Alexander Tapia chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts threads the ball through to Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller shoots from 25 yards. Stuart Gascoigne easily gets down and covers it.
8.43
Dominic Mcallister catches Ruel Thomson on the ankles. The referee calls over Dominic Mcallister and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Thomson runs off the knock.
9.04
Alexander Tapia threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts sees Jan Ritzinger in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Ritzinger shoots from outside the area. Stuart Gascoigne gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
12.17
Nelson Garza knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Potts. Scott Potts plays a quick one-two with Ruel Thomson and rushes in on goal... Chaabane Kermali comes in with a late challenge on Scott Potts. Scott Potts appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
16.22
Romero P. Aguilar hacks Peter Prior from behind! Romero P. Aguilar is given a warning by the referee! Peter Prior hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.22
Free kick to Birmingham City just outside the area...
17.06
Peter Prior takes a slow run up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
18.36
Leon George flicks a high pass forward. Peter Prior collects the pass. Peter Prior shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
21.04
With vision, Anthony Haller plays the ball forward to Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.54
Alexander Tapia flicks the ball to his team mate, Felipe Espinoza. Felipe Espinoza knocks the ball forward to Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.01
Chaabane Kermali hits a low pass to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Nigel Cole manages to gather it easily.
27.53
With vision, Tony Wallwork laces a weighted ball forward to Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.49
Mario Marbus hacks Jan Ritzinger from behind! The referee calls over Mario Marbus and warns him to calm down! Jan Ritzinger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.25
Without breaking stride, Felipe Espinoza plays the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza threads the ball through to Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.58
Mario Marbus hacks Nelson Garza from behind! The referee brings Mario Marbus to one side and gives him another warning! Nelson Garza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.13
Nelson Garza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger whips in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Stuart Gascoigne manages to gather it easily.
44.55
Dominic Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Chaabane Kermali. With a delightful solo run, Chaabane Kermali stretches the opposition's defence. Chaabane Kermali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Thomson who brings the ball under control. Ruel Thomson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
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. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
48.31
Romero P. Aguilar decides to run forward with the ball. Romero P. Aguilar sees Clinton Stewart in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clinton Stewart whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.30
Robin van Veen flicks a high pass forward. Peter Prior holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Peter Prior knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Romero P. Aguilar.
53.36
Robin van Veen threads a neat ball through to Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz cuts inside the box! Mehamha Belaiz looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.34
Leon George sees space and advances. Leon George whips in a cross ball towards Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz directs the ball goalwards with his head but Nigel Cole is on top of it.
60.02
Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Ruel Thompson replacing Chaabane Kermali and Ole Gunnar Solskjær replacing Peter Prior .
61.03
Ivan Huckerby chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
66.06
Dominic Mcallister threads the ball through to Ivan Huckerby. Ivan Huckerby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony Wallwork. Tony Wallwork hits a low pass to Mehamha Belaiz. Mehamha Belaiz shoots from just inside the box but it rises well off target!
67.37
Jan Ritzinger catches Dominic Mcallister on the ankles. The referee warns Jan Ritzinger to calm down! Dominic Mcallister stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.33
Clinton Stewart plays the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruel Thompson.
72.39
Ivan Huckerby passes the ball forward to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Nigel Cole. Excellent save.
77.19
Birmingham City have made a substitution with Mick Harrison replacing Ivan Huckerby .
78.21
Nelson Garza hacks Robin van Veen from behind! The referee calls over Nelson Garza and warns him to calm down! Robin van Veen stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.57
Alexander Tapia threads a neat ball through to Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
81.42
Leon George flicks a high pass forward. Tony Wallwork collects the pass. Tony Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
84.18
Mario Marbus makes an attacking run forward. Mario Marbus whips in a cross ball towards Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Nigel Cole comfortably picks it out of the air!
85.56
Dean Bishop flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts controls it well on his chest. With vision, Scott Potts picks a pass forward to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Mario Marbus threads a neat ball through to Mick Harrison. Mick Harrison makes a simple pass to Robin van Veen. Robin van Veen shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Birmingham City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.2%
43%
26.7%

Scorers
Ruel Thomson 48
Tony Wallwork 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Cole of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Nigel Cole (GK)
9
2.Dean Bishop (DEF)
6
3.Romero P. Aguilar (DEF)
6
4.Felipe Espinoza (DEF)
7
5.Alexander Tapia (DEF)
7
6.Scott Potts (MID)
7
7.Nelson Garza (MID)
7
8.Ruel Thomson (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Anthony Haller (ATT)
6
10.Clinton Stewart (ATT)
7
11.Jan Ritzinger (ATT)
7
 
12.Gavin Gemmell (MID)
0
13.Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT)
0
14.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
0

1.Stuart Gascoigne (GK)
8
2.Colin James (DEF)
6
3.Chaabane Kermali (DEF)
6
4.Dominic Mcallister (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Mario Marbus (DEF)
6
6.Leon George (MID)
8
7.Ivan Huckerby (MID)
6
8.Robin van Veen (MID)
7
9.Peter Prior (ATT)
6
10.Tony Wallwork (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Mehamha Belaiz (ATT)
7
 
12.Ruel Thompson (DEF)
6
13.Ole Gunnar Solskjær (ATT)
6
14.Mick Harrison (MID)
6