Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,958 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
0.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the match underway!
3.36
Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Haller who brings the ball under control. Anthony Haller whips in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero powers a header at goal. Christos Kyriakidis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
8.16
Mervin Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker shoots from 20 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.31
Alistair Summerbee catches Nelson Garza on the ankles. Alistair Summerbee is given a warning by the referee! Nelson Garza stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.53
With great vision, Sylvain Keegan plays the ball forward to Markus Witte. Markus Witte sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Nigel Cole is on top of it.
20.48
Scott Potts knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero shoots from long range but Christos Kyriakidis is on top of it.
21.49
Alistair Summerbee makes a probing pass to Sylvain Keegan. Sylvain Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin Hendry.
26.23
James Oakley flicks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee takes it forward alone. Alistair Summerbee whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head but Nigel Cole is on top of it.
27.53
Felipe Espinoza catches Gavin Kirkland on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gavin Kirkland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
32.11
Sylvain Keegan knocks the ball forward to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball towards Markus Witte. Markus Witte gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.07
Felipe Espinoza hacks Markus Witte from behind! Felipe Espinoza is warned by the referee! Markus Witte runs off the knock.
38.19
Alexander Tapia comes in with a late challenge on Markus Witte. The referee calls over Alexander Tapia and warns him to calm down! Markus Witte runs off the knock.
39.50
Dean Bishop breaks forward. Dean Bishop threads the ball through to Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger knocks in a cross ball towards Clinton Stewart. With a superhuman jump, Clinton Stewart connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.15
Felipe Espinoza hits a low pass to Nelson Garza. Seeing a gap ahead, Nelson Garza plays the ball forward to Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off the second half!
53.30
Sylvain Keegan takes it forward alone. Sylvain Keegan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Lineker but he's offside!
54.11
Mervin Boertien makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Nigel Cole. Excellent save.
57.16
Nelson Garza chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Haller. Anthony Haller plays a quick one-two with Nelson Garza and rushes in on goal... Anthony Haller shoots from just inside the box but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.58
Alexander Tapia knocks the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza surges forward with the ball. Nelson Garza whips in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts makes a deft header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
66.46
Mervin Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland controls it well on his chest. Gavin Kirkland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Boertien but he's offside!
67.07
Mick Lineker threads the ball through to Markus Witte. Markus Witte advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Markus Witte provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Nigel Cole.
68.31
It's a corner kick. Alistair Summerbee loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Nikos Kouris side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
69.14
James Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.35
Nikos Kouris threads the ball through to Alistair Summerbee. Alistair Summerbee makes a probing pass to Markus Witte. Markus Witte whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Keegan. Sylvain Keegan rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.26
Nelson Garza knocks the ball to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts connects with a diving header. Christos Kyriakidis effortlessly punches it away to safety.
77.58
Dean Potts flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Kirkland who brings the ball neatly under control. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Hendry.
78.26
Mervin Boertien threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Keegan. Sylvain Keegan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.11
Dinu Savu makes a beautiful solo run. Dinu Savu hits a low pass to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Cole who gathers it comfortably.
84.55
Alexander Tapia knocks the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza threads a neat ball through to Scott Potts. Scott Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Garza but the referee indicates it's offside!
85.30
Nelson Garza barges into Mervin Boertien. The referee calls over Nelson Garza and warns him to calm down! Mervin Boertien runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
6
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
36%
64%
Play Area
32%
46.7%
21.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Markus Witte of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nigel Cole (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dean Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Felipe Espinoza (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 4. | Alexander Tapia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Hendry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Potts (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Nelson Garza (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Clinton Stewart (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jan Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Anthony Haller (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gavin Gemmell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Des Burgess (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Christos Kyriakidis (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nikos Kouris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dean Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | James Oakley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Dinu Savu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sylvain Keegan (MID) | ![]() | 8 |
| 7. | Mervin Boertien (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alistair Summerbee (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Markus Witte (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 10. | Mick Lineker (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gavin Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Beckham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jean-No‘l Modeste (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexandre Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |















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