Match Report


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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to AFC Wimbledon. 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 AFC Wimbledon appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Defoe.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off the first half!
2.43
Juan-Carlos Ramirez kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz rushes past Christian Roth! Miguel Munoz makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Liam Weaver is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
3.59
Norman Lineker knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Scott Morton keeps it out!
4.54
Dion Lloyd sees space and advances. Dion Lloyd shoots from 20 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.14
Dean Beresford sees Harry May in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harry May knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Lineker. With a superhuman jump, Norman Lineker connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Scott Morton gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
16.05
Peter Oakley surges forward with the ball. Peter Oakley threads the ball through to Aladino Ambrosi. Aladino Ambrosi whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it flies well off target!
20.09
Norman Lineker passes the ball forward to Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Christian Roth.
21.43
Norman Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Colin Oliver collects the pass. Colin Oliver finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
24.42
Dion Lloyd sees a break and surges forward. Dion Lloyd advances inside the box! Dion Lloyd cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.03
Colin Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Scott Morton.
27.46
It's a corner kick. Colin Oliver kicks a low ball out wide. Christian Roth reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
30.04
Christian Höfer flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Prieto. Carlos Prieto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.16
Norman Lineker barges into Dion Lloyd. Norman Lineker is given a warning by the referee! Dion Lloyd hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.03
Peter Oakley threads the ball through to Tom Van Loenhout. Tom Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward. Christian Höfer controls it well on his chest. Christian Höfer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Gavin Gallagher is on top of it.
36.35
Christian Roth catches Dean Beresford on the ankles. The referee brings Christian Roth to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti flicks a high ball forward to Alan Bower who takes it down. Alan Bower threads a neat ball through to Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford plays a quick one-two with Miguel Munoz and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Dean Beresford provides some space. He shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Scott Morton had no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
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. AFC Wimbledon also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Wimbledon players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off!
47.58
Alan Bower pushes mid-way up the pitch. Alan Bower flicks a high pass forward to Harry May who brings the ball under control. Harry May runs straight at the defence! Harry May makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
48.25
Colin Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Harry May. Harry May makes a simple pass, allowing Miguel Munoz to run into the box. Some silky footwork from Miguel Munoz provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Scott Morton is on top of it.
53.39
Bruno Viana knocks the ball forward to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker flicks a high pass forward. Colin Oliver controls it well on his chest. Colin Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry May. Harry May tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Scott Morton. Excellent save.
57.01
Norman Lineker hacks Marvin Charlton from behind! The referee warns Norman Lineker again to calm down! Marvin Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.39
Nigel Robson advances with the ball. Nigel Robson sees space and advances. Nigel Robson finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
66.55
Christian Roth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tom Van Loenhout. Tom Van Loenhout flicks a high pass forward. Aladino Ambrosi collects the pass. Aladino Ambrosi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.50
Bruno Viana clumsily knocks into Aladino Ambrosi. The referee calls over Bruno Viana and shows him a yellow card! Aladino Ambrosi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.09
Juan-Carlos Ramirez threads the ball through to Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Dean Beresford collects the pass. Dean Beresford plays a scrappy one-two with Norman Lineker and advances towards the goal... Dean Beresford side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Scott Morton effortlessly smothers it!
78.26
Norman Lineker threads the ball through to Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton makes a convincing header. Scott Morton didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
83.01
Alan Bower knocks the ball to his team mate, Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker knocks the ball forward to Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.56
Peter Oakley makes a probing pass to Dion Lloyd. Dion Lloyd changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Dion Lloyd tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.53
Dion Lloyd knocks the ball forward to Marvin Charlton. Marvin Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Nigel Robson takes it forward alone. Nigel Robson tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
0
7
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.9%
51.1%
Play Area
27.7%
44.7%
27.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Scott Morton of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Gallagher (GK)
6
2.Juan-Carlos Ramirez (DEF)
6
3.Alan Bower (DEF)
8
4.Bruno Viana (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti (DEF)
6
6.Colin Oliver (MID)
7
7.Norman Lineker (MID)
7
8.Miguel Munoz (MID)
7
9.Dion Middleton (ATT)
6
10.Harry May (ATT)
7
11.Dean Beresford (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Richard Terry (ATT)
0
13.Jody Hibbs (DEF)
0
14.Isaiah Wilson (MID)
0

1.Scott Morton (GK)
9
2.Christian Roth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Oakley (DEF)
7
4.Liam Weaver (DEF)
6
5.Tom Van Loenhout (MID)
6
6.Nigel Robson (MID)
7
7.Dion Lloyd (MID)
8
8.Christian Höfer (MID)
6
9.Marvin Charlton (ATT)
6
10.Aladino Ambrosi (ATT)
6
11.Carlos Prieto (ATT)
6
 
12.Nuno Lopes (DEF)
0
13.Mustapha Marlet (MID)
0
14.Philipp Eberle (ATT)
0