Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers looks especially fired up for this match.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bristol Rovers looks especially fired up for this match.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
2.34
0-0Chris Atherton catches Darren McManaman on the ankles. Chris Atherton is shown the yellow card! Darren McManaman runs off the knock.
4.21
0-0Ralph Sheringham barges into Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Ralph Sheringham is warned by the referee! Datti Mohamed Gonzalez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.49
0-0Elias Ocwirk chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
10.25
0-0Max Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Stendardo. Kewullay Stendardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mauricio Montero. Mauricio Montero lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton flicks the ball with his head. Don Hendry easily smothers it.
14.11
John Brooking makes a simple pass to Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs goes all the way! Jean-No‘l Kovacs shoots from just inside the box but somehow Vitaliy Demyanchuk manages to keep it out.
15.00
Rosario Iannuzzi threads the ball through to Mauricio Montero. Mauricio Montero makes a probing pass to Kevin de Preux. Kevin de Preux rockets a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.41
John Brooking passes the ball forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell plays a perfect one-two with Datti Mohamed Gonzalez and rushes in on goal... Ashley Summerbell shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
24.30
0-0Kewullay Stendardo chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jon Bergmark.
26.17
0-1John Brooking deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs goes all the way! Jean-No‘l Kovacs shoots from just inside the box. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jean-No‘l Kovacs!
30.01
Mark Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Kewullay Stendardo. Kewullay Stendardo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton goes all the way! Chris Atherton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
33.25
0-1Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AFC Bournemouth's defence.
38.38
Jon Bergmark deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darryl Ackley. Darryl Ackley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Datti Mohamed Gonzalez. Datti Mohamed Gonzalez goes all the way! Datti Mohamed Gonzalez tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Vitaliy Demyanchuk.
40.44
Max Clarke chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Insley. Omer Insley knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Kevin de Preux and rushes in on goal... Chris Atherton shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.22
Del Deane flicks the ball to his team mate, Elias Ocwirk. Elias Ocwirk kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell lofts in a cross ball towards Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Mark Appiah threads the ball through to Rosario Iannuzzi. Rosario Iannuzzi decides to run forward with the ball. Rosario Iannuzzi shoots from distance. It's there!! Don Hendry has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
48.29
Ralph Sheringham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rosario Iannuzzi. Rosario Iannuzzi makes a simple pass to Kevin de Preux. Kevin de Preux knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.56
Elias Ocwirk flicks the ball to his team mate, Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs plays a perfect one-two with Ashley Summerbell and rushes in on goal... Jean-No‘l Kovacs makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.20
Elias Ocwirk surges forward with the ball. Elias Ocwirk tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
65.13
Rosario Iannuzzi chips the ball to his team mate, Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Mauricio Montero and rushes in on goal... Chris Atherton rockets a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
66.31
Jon Bergmark deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Brooking. John Brooking kicks a strong pass forward to Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.39
1-2Rafael Andrade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin de Preux. Kevin de Preux passes the ball forward but Mauricio Montero is offside!
77.44
Kewullay Stendardo flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton plays a perfect one-two with Kevin de Preux and rushes in on goal... Chris Atherton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Don Hendry had no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
84.53
Elias Ocwirk makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jean-No‘l Kovacs. Jean-No‘l Kovacs passes the ball forward but Ashley Summerbell is offside!
85.51
Rosario Iannuzzi knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Atherton. Chris Atherton lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin de Preux. Kevin de Preux connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
23.1%
47.4%
29.5%
Scorers
| Rosario Iannuzzi 45 Chris Atherton 77 | Jean-No‘l Kovacs 26, 42 |