Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 20,374 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
0-0Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
2.05
0-0Dean Bishop sweeps the ball up the wings. Francisco Hacembruch Romero shoots from outside the area but Ivan Howey reads it well. Great keeping!
4.42
0-0Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ruel Thomson sees Jan Ritzinger just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jan Ritzinger looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.48
Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts controls it well on his chest. Scott Potts whips in a cross ball towards Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
14.14
1-0Sebastiao Ferreira makes a simple pass to Scott Potts. Scott Potts hits a low pass to Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger lofts in a cross ball towards Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.04
Romero P. Aguilar sees Nelson Garza in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward. Clinton Stewart controls it well on his chest. Clinton Stewart shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
21.20
Ben Greening flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn collects the pass. Rainer Jahn lofts in a cross ball towards Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Nigel Cole. Excellent save.
22.59
Sveinn Kjartansson threads a neat ball through to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Ben Greening collects the pass. Ben Greening controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Nigel Cole is on top of his game. Good keeping!
24.03
Felipe Espinoza flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Garza collects the pass. Nelson Garza decides to run forward with the ball. Nelson Garza shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Ivan Howey manages to gather it easily.
26.37
Felipe Espinoza knocks the ball to his team mate, Clinton Stewart. Showing composure, Clinton Stewart plays the ball forward to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero shoots from 25 yards but Ivan Howey is on top of it.
27.24
Romero P. Aguilar runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Romero P. Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
32.53
2-0Romero P. Aguilar comes in with a late challenge on Steve Salako. Romero P. Aguilar is warned by the referee! Steve Salako runs off the knock.
36.20
With imagination, Nicholas Craddock plays the ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn cuts inside the box! Rainer Jahn rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Cole!
38.28
Scott Potts threads a neat ball through to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson connects with a diving header but it's well over the bar!
39.47
Edgar Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ben Greening. Ben Greening shoots from long range 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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth start the second half!
49.55
Romero P. Aguilar kicks a strong pass forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza makes an attacking run forward. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero flicks the ball with his head but it rises well off target!
54.21
2-0Sveinn Kjartansson flicks a high pass forward. Ben Greening holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ben Greening decides to run forward with the ball. Ben Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Felipe Espinoza.
57.37
Nelson Garza advances with the ball. Nelson Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.51
Ruel Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Clinton Stewart. Clinton Stewart sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Ivan Howey.
62.04
3-0Corner kick to AFC Bournemouth. Nelson Garza chips it to the near post. Nicholas Craddock reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
72.26
Hermann Haraldur flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma collects the pass. Edgar Quaresma flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Salako. Steve Salako shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
78.22
Sveinn Kjartansson threads a neat ball through to Ben Greening. Showing composure, Ben Greening laces a through ball forward to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.35
Hermann Haraldur makes a probing pass to Edgar Quaresma. Edgar Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
84.16
Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Garza who brings the ball under control. Nelson Garza whips in a cross ball towards Scott Potts. Scott Potts connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
87.22
Edgar Quaresma makes a simple pass to Rainer Jahn. Rainer Jahn whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Nigel Cole with no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
90.00
Nicholas Craddock makes a probing pass to Ben Greening. Ben Greening flicks a high pass forward. Edgar Quaresma collects the pass. Edgar Quaresma whips in a cross ball towards Farid Salhi. Farid Salhi connects with a diving header but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.6%
51.4%
Play Area
30%
41.4%
28.6%
Scorers
| Clinton Stewart 14 Jan Ritzinger 27 Ruel Thomson 57 | Gilles Cottee 79, 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nelson Garza of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nigel Cole (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dean Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Romero P. Aguilar (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Felipe Espinoza (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Nelson Garza (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Ruel Thomson (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 9. | Clinton Stewart (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jan Ritzinger (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Gavin Gemmell (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Haller (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alexander Tapia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Howey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nicholas Craddock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Andy Mckay (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Hermann Haraldur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ben Greening (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Edgar Quaresma (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Farid Salhi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gilles Cottee (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Rainer Jahn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Steve Salako (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steven Upson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Glynn Bramble (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tony Jobson (MID) | 0 | |