Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Richard DeaneRichard Deane Anthony Connelly Anthony Connelly
Barry DijkstraB. Dijkstra63
G
1
G
61Gavin GallagherG. Gallagher
Liam MasonL. Mason63
D
2
D
68Juan-Carlos RamirezJ. Ramirez
Dennis JeffersD. Jeffers62
D
3
D
72Jody HibbsJ. Hibbs
Stuart McinnesS. Mcinnes58
D
captain4captain
D
73Bruno VianaB. Viana
Jamie GowerJ. Gower68
M
5
D
70Datti Mohamed MezzanottiD. Mezzanotti
Jorge MoreiraJ. Moreira62
M
6
M
78Colin OliverC. Oliver
Tony LecocqT. Lecocq61
M
7
M
70Norman LinekerN. Lineker
Brian GoldbergB. Goldberg58
M
8
M
68Miguel MunozM. Munoz
Luke GrondinL. Grondin52
M
9
A
59Dion MiddletonD. Middleton
Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell67
A
10
A
72Harry MayH. May
David FowlerD. Fowler64
A
11
A
63Dean BeresfordD. Beresford
 
Brendan BeresfordB. Beresford61
A
12
A
54Richard TerryR. Terry
Eddie MayE. May58
G
13
D
69Alan BowerA. Bower
Tiago JardimT. Jardim56
A
14
M
51Isaiah WilsonI. Wilson
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 18,560 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-5-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
AFC Bournemouth looks especially fired up for this match.
Today's match is refereed by Brendan Ferdinand.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
David Fowler hacks Jody Hibbs from behind! David Fowler is given a warning by the referee! Jody Hibbs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
3.41
David Fowler changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Fowler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti.
6.50
Liam Mason threads a neat ball through to Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell chips the ball to his team mate, David Fowler. David Fowler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Datti Mohamed Mezzanotti.
8.52
Without breaking stride, Bruno Viana plays the ball forward to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
12.15
Dennis Jeffers flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Moreira who gracefully takes it down. Jorge Moreira chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball towards David Fowler. David Fowler rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Jody Hibbs steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
20.33
Colin Oliver passes the ball forward to Harry May. Harry May advances inside the box! Harry May strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
27.39
Crystal Palace are keeping most of the possession.
28.56
Liam Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Thirlwell. Scott Thirlwell threads the ball through to Jamie Gower. Jamie Gower knocks in a cross ball towards David Fowler. David Fowler directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
30.45
Juan-Carlos Ramirez sees Norman Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Norman Lineker makes a simple pass to Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dennis Jeffers.
42.48
David Fowler comes in with a late challenge on Jody Hibbs. The referee brings David Fowler to one side and gives him another warning! Jody Hibbs runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Crystal Palace start the second half!
47.01
Norman Lineker hacks Luke Grondin from behind! The referee brings Norman Lineker to one side and gives him a warning! Luke Grondin runs off the knock.
49.58
Stuart Mcinnes sweeps the ball up the wings. Jorge Moreira advances inside the box! Jorge Moreira takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
55.32
Dennis Jeffers comes in with a late challenge on Colin Oliver. The referee warns Dennis Jeffers to calm down! Colin Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.18
Dean Beresford barges into Liam Mason. The referee warns Dean Beresford to calm down! Liam Mason carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.06
Harry May threads a neat ball through to Norman Lineker. Norman Lineker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
66.58
Bruno Viana flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Munoz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.54
Brian Goldberg flicks a high pass forward. Scott Thirlwell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Thirlwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.54
Norman Lineker flicks a high ball forward to Dion Middleton who takes it down. Dion Middleton lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Munoz. Miguel Munoz rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Barry Dijkstra punches it away to safety.
77.42
Crystal Palace have made 2 substitutions with Brendan Beresford replacing Jamie Gower and Eddie May replacing Luke Grondin and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
78.48
Colin Oliver makes a probing pass to Harry May. Harry May lofts in a cross ball towards Colin Oliver. Colin Oliver connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Barry Dijkstra easily picks it out of the air!
79.09
Liam Mason clumsily knocks into Dean Beresford. The referee warns Liam Mason to calm down! Dean Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Bruno Viana plays the ball forward to Juan-Carlos Ramirez. Juan-Carlos Ramirez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Beresford. Dean Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Barry Dijkstra who gathers it comfortably.
84.18
Bruno Viana flicks a high pass forward. Norman Lineker holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Norman Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Harry May. Harry May whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.36
Liam Mason surges forward with the ball. Liam Mason hits a low pass to Tony Lecocq. Tony Lecocq controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
2
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
29.1%
45.6%
25.3%

Scorers
Jorge Moreira 50
Harry May 20, 84
Norman Lineker 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Harry May of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Barry Dijkstra (GK)
6
2.Liam Mason (DEF)
6
3.Dennis Jeffers (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Mcinnes (DEF)
6
5.Jamie Gower (MID)
6
6.Jorge Moreira (MID)goal scored
8
7.Tony Lecocq (MID)
6
8.Brian Goldberg (MID)
6
9.Luke Grondin (MID)
6
10.Scott Thirlwell (ATT)
6
11.David Fowler (ATT)
6
 
12.Brendan Beresford (ATT)
6
13.Eddie May (GK)
6
14.Tiago Jardim (ATT)
0

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