Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 19,148 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Coventry City kicking off!
3.23
0-0Joe Philips catches Felipe Espinoza on the ankles. Joe Philips is shown the yellow card! Felipe Espinoza runs off the knock.
4.34
0-0Francisco Castro changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Francisco Castro shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
6.49
0-0Elías Pereyra darts forward. Elías Pereyra lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
14.13
0-0Rodolfo Mora flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Garza controls it well on his chest. Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward to Ruel Thomson who brings the ball under control. Ruel Thomson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza but the linesman indicates offside!
15.20
Fernando Santos flicks a high pass forward to Harvey Standing who brings the ball under control. Harvey Standing shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
16.10
Nelson Garza clumsily knocks into Ebi Lato. Nelson Garza is shown the yellow card! Ebi Lato hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.33
Graham Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Harvey Standing provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
21.02
Rodolfo Mora breaks forward. Rodolfo Mora knocks the ball forward to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson connects with a diving header. Eishun Kaita didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
22.58
Terry Barmby threads a neat ball through to Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller sees a break and surges forward. Tobias Haller shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
24.16
Sebastiao Ferreira makes a simple pass to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza makes a beautiful solo run. Nelson Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Ritzinger. Jan Ritzinger jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
26.04
Francisco Castro threads a neat ball through to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper shoots from 25 yards but it flies well off target!
28.05
Felipe Espinoza flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Garza holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward to Konstantinos Xenakis who brings the ball under control. Konstantinos Xenakis knocks in a cross ball towards Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it slams into the crowd!
30.13
0-1Tobias Haller surges forward with the ball. Tobias Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper makes a deft header. Robert Kasper scores for Coventry City!!
40.17
Tobias Haller sees Robert Kasper in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Kasper whips in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
44.09
Felipe Espinoza controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell threads the ball through to Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson knocks in a cross ball towards Konstantinos Xenakis. Konstantinos Xenakis flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Eishun Kaita!
45.00
0-1Nelson Garza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nelson Garza whips in a cross ball towards Ruel Thomson. Ruel Thomson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but Carlton Barrett is standing on the goal line and blocks what would otherwise have been a goal!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
47.20
0-1Terry Barmby barges into Jan Ritzinger. The referee brings Terry Barmby to one side and gives him a warning! Jan Ritzinger stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.55
0-1Terry Barmby chips the ball to his team mate, Ebi Lato. Ebi Lato threads a neat ball through to Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.02
0-1Coventry City have made 2 substitutions with Ernesto Marin replacing Francisco Castro and Alun Boyd replacing Robert Kasper .
61.10
Tobias Haller passes the ball forward to Joe Philips. Joe Philips shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
69.41
Tobias Haller hits a low pass to Alun Boyd. Alun Boyd whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. With a superhuman jump, Harvey Standing connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Coventry City!
73.02
Gavin Gemmell flicks a high pass forward to Nelson Garza who brings the ball neatly under control. Nelson Garza lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.06
Nelson Garza catches Ernesto Marin on the ankles. Nelson Garza is given a warning by the referee! Ernesto Marin stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.13
Ernesto Marin knocks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Philips. Joe Philips finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.39
Felipe Espinoza laces a through ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Eishun Kaita who gathers it comfortably.
79.20
Harvey Standing clumsily knocks into Sebastiao Ferreira. The referee warns Harvey Standing to calm down! Sebastiao Ferreira stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.03
Sebastiao Ferreira hits a low pass to Elías Pereyra. Elías Pereyra advances inside the box! Elías Pereyra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
89.58
Ebi Lato barges into Nelson Garza. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nelson Garza stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Rodolfo Mora clumsily knocks into Alun Boyd. The referee calls over Rodolfo Mora and shows him a yellow card! Alun Boyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
51.4%
48.6%
Play Area
32.9%
42.9%
24.3%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Elías Pereyra of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nigel Cole (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dean Bishop (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Sebastiao Ferreira (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Felipe Espinoza (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Rodolfo Mora (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Gavin Gemmell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nelson Garza (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Ruel Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Konstantinos Xenakis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Elías Pereyra (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Jan Ritzinger (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alexander Tapia (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emile Ipoua (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Julian Blanc (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Eishun Kaita (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Terry Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ebi Lato (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Fernando Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Tobias Haller (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Francisco Castro (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Graham Peckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Joe Philips (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Robert Kasper (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Harvey Standing (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Hamilton Segura (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Ernesto Marin (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alun Boyd (ATT) | 6 | |