Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Fulham. A crowd of 19,506 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Carter.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Jody Carter.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the match underway!
2.20
0-0Norman Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz shoots from distance but Dami‘n Mariana reads it well. Excellent keeping!
4.48
Phil Keegan makes a simple pass to Danny Davis. Danny Davis tries a spectacular long range effort but Gavin Gallagher reads it well. He makes it look easy!
9.43
0-0Mervin Stewart kicks a strong pass forward to Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg knocks the ball forward to Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.06
Colin Oliver makes a probing pass to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
24.59
0-0Arno Ziegler barges into Colin Oliver. Arno Ziegler is shown the yellow card! Colin Oliver runs off the knock.
28.02
Jody Hibbs barges into Thierry Crooks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.14
1-0Norman Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry May. Harry May tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Dami‘n Mariana has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.14
Nick de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Yann Sopalski collects the pass. Yann Sopalski sees space and advances. Yann Sopalski chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
39.44
Bruno Viana knocks the ball forward to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
40.24
1-0Nick de Koning sees a break and surges forward. Nick de Koning flicks a high ball forward to Yann Sopalski who takes it down. Yann Sopalski lofts in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg powers a header at goal. The ball strikes Bruno Viana's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
41.04
1-0Yann Sopalski takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Neil Thomson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
42.39
Yann Sopalski chips the ball to his team mate, Brian Kirkland. Brian Kirkland advances inside the box! Brian Kirkland strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
47.49
1-0Norman Lineker comes in with a late challenge on Yann Sopalski. The referee warns Norman Lineker to calm down! Yann Sopalski stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.06
Colin Oliver makes a probing pass to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Harry May. Harry May knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
51.12
1-0Arno Ziegler sees Yann Sopalski in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yann Sopalski passes the ball forward to Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Gallagher who gathers it comfortably.
53.27
Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti knocks the ball forward to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker decides to run forward with the ball. Norman Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Dami‘n Mariana!
57.16
Arno Ziegler runs straight at the opposition's defence. Arno Ziegler shoots from outside the area but somehow Gavin Gallagher manages to keep it out.
61.29
With some swift thinking, Neil Thomson plays the ball forward to Brian Kirkland. Brian Kirkland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
63.54
Norman Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver tries a spectacular long range effort. Dami‘n Mariana gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
66.58
Neil Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Gallagher who gathers it comfortably.
67.47
Colin Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Dami‘n Mariana.
68.01
1-0Colin Oliver takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Thierry Crooks gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
69.09
Neil Thomson catches Colin Oliver on the ankles. Neil Thomson is given a warning by the referee! Colin Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.03
Bruno Viana chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker passes the ball forward to Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Dami‘n Mariana.
78.57
Colin Oliver takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Norman Lineker rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent block by Nick de Koning!
79.56
Bruno Viana knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver makes a probing pass to Dion Middleton. Dion Middleton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dami‘n Mariana who gathers it comfortably.
84.26
Norman Lineker makes a probing pass to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz cuts inside the box! Miguel Munoz rockets a shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
85.32
Neil Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Danny Davis who brings the ball under control. Danny Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bruno Viana.
90.00
Danny Davis hacks Bruno Viana from behind! Danny Davis is shown the yellow card! Bruno Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.7%
51.3%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%
Scorers
| Harry May 30 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Norman Lineker of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin Gallagher (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Juan-Carlos Ramirez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jody Hibbs (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Bruno Viana (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Colin Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Norman Lineker (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Miguel Munoz (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Dion Middleton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harry May (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Dean Beresford (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Richard Terry (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alan Bower (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Wilson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Dami‘n Mariana (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Nick de Koning (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Mervin Stewart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arno Ziegler (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Thierry Crooks (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Yann Sopalski (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Brian Kirkland (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Thomson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Danny Davis (ATT) | | 5 |
| 10. | Ferdi van den Berg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Phil Keegan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Azziz Facciutto (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Regi Vos (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Gavin Kerr (MID) | 0 | |