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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 9,873 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Perry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mark Perry.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth kick off!
2.43
0-0Daniele Barrett hits a low pass to Ledley Priestley. Ledley Priestley shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
8.44
0-0Gianfranco Cannarsa clumsily knocks into Ruben Carvalho. Gianfranco Cannarsa is shown the yellow card! Ruben Carvalho stretches but gets up unharmed.
9.35
0-0Julian Bailey threads a neat ball through to Syd Sharpe. With some swift thinking, Syd Sharpe plays the ball forward to Max Joseph who has made a great run into the box. Max Joseph looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball strikes Oleg Joachim's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
10.43
0-0Shaun Weaver takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Harris Fuchs reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.47
0-0Graeme Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Bailey. With great vision, Julian Bailey plays the ball forward to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.37
0-0Oleg Joachim clumsily knocks into Shaun Weaver. Oleg Joachim is warned by the referee! Shaun Weaver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.18
1-0Daniele Barrett makes a simple pass to Ledley Priestley. Ledley Priestley shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.47
Spencer Perry barges into Kevin Lisbie. Spencer Perry is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Lisbie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.44
Shaun Weaver catches Billy Ward on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Billy Ward hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.09
Dean Gray threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
40.58
1-0Teddy Nicholls hits a low pass to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe edges inside the box! Harris Fuchs barges into Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
42.56
1-0Shaun Weaver comes in with a late challenge on Daniele Barrett. The referee calls over Shaun Weaver and warns him to calm down! Daniele Barrett grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Northampton Town start the second half!
47.10
1-0Dean Gray threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Ugo Defoe.
49.50
Teddy Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Syd Sharpe controls it well on his chest. Syd Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Max Joseph. Max Joseph is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
53.36
Gianfranco Cannarsa hacks Nicola C. Pasqualin from behind! The referee brings Gianfranco Cannarsa to one side and gives him a warning! Nicola C. Pasqualin stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.53
Graeme Matthews flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Weaver. Shaun Weaver threads the ball through to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa whips in a cross ball towards Max Joseph. Max Joseph is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
60.58
Graeme Matthews hacks Ledley Priestley from behind! The referee calls over Graeme Matthews and shows him a yellow card! Ledley Priestley stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.51
Julian Bailey flicks a high pass forward to Syd Sharpe who brings the ball under control. Syd Sharpe plays a one-two with Max Joseph and advances towards the goal... Syd Sharpe rockets a shot on goal. Syd Sharpe scores for AFC Bournemouth!!
66.06
Jimmy Tarantino makes a simple pass to Teddy Nicholls. Teddy Nicholls knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph. Max Joseph whips in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
69.07
Spencer Perry clumsily knocks into Kevin Lisbie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin Lisbie runs off the knock.
71.19
Syd Sharpe clumsily knocks into Nicola C. Pasqualin. The referee calls over Syd Sharpe and warns him to calm down! Nicola C. Pasqualin stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.04
Daniele Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Priestley collects the pass. Ledley Priestley tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
75.54
Graeme Matthews catches Oleg Goldberg on the ankles. The referee warns Graeme Matthews to calm down! Oleg Goldberg carries on, but is struggling a bit.
78.33
1-2Dean Gray makes an attacking run forward. Dean Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Sharpe but the referee indicates it's offside!
79.40
Teddy Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.06
Nicola C. Pasqualin knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Brooking. Simon Brooking flicks a high pass forward to Ledley Priestley who brings the ball under control. Ledley Priestley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.33
Nicola C. Pasqualin kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Lisbie who takes it down. Kevin Lisbie controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
87.39
Oleg Joachim passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Daniele Barrett. Daniele Barrett passes the ball forward to Kevin Lisbie. Kevin Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graeme Matthews.
89.58
Teddy Nicholls takes the throw-in. Julian Bailey decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Bailey lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
9
Yellow Cards
0
4
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.8%
51.2%
Play Area
35%
42.5%
22.5%
Scorers
| Ledley Priestley 18 | Max Joseph 55 Syd Sharpe 62 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Max Joseph of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ugo Defoe (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oleg Joachim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Carvalho (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Nicola C. Pasqualin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Harris Fuchs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Daniele Barrett (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Billy Ward (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Simon Brooking (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ledley Priestley (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Kevin Lisbie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Oleg Goldberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sylvain Allman (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Barrett (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Thierry Grondin (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Garrido (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Perry (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Graeme Matthews (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Jimmy Tarantino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Nicholls (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Bailey (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Shaun Weaver (MID) | | 5 |
| 9. | Syd Sharpe (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Max Joseph (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gianfranco Cannarsa (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Frank Burgess (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Omer Howey (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Potts (MID) | 0 | |