Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Port Vale. A crowd of 9,601 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Port Vale get the match underway!
3.36
0-0Stephen Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Henry Mccann controls it well on his chest. Henry Mccann knocks the ball forward to Stephen Fletcher. Stephen Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.11
0-0Max Joseph catches Stuart Collymore on the ankles. Max Joseph is shown the yellow card! Stuart Collymore runs off the knock.
16.27
0-0Julian Bailey threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa plays a scrappy one-two with Max Joseph and stumbles forward towards the goal... Gianfranco Cannarsa tries a spectacular strike his aim is horrendously poor!
18.12
0-0Ronnie Christie sees Stephen Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Fletcher knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Laver. Darren Laver flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Jimmy Tarantino's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.25
0-0Henry Mccann takes a quick corner, playing it short to Stephen Fletcher. Stephen Fletcher heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Gregorio Garrido jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
22.58
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
28.27
0-0Dean Gray threads the ball through to Max Joseph. Max Joseph plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Cannarsa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Max Joseph tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Seth Cooke.
29.27
0-0Julian Bailey takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Dean Gray tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
32.53
1-0Julian Bailey sees Syd Sharpe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Sharpe sees Gianfranco Cannarsa just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Cannarsa looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's there!! Seth Cooke has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.38
Julian Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Syd Sharpe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.41
Stuart Collymore sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Collymore brings the ball forward. Stuart Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Gregorio Garrido has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
47.59
Julian Bailey comes in with a late challenge on Ronnie Christie. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Christie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.49
Julian Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Max Joseph controls it well on his chest. Max Joseph passes the ball forward to Syd Sharpe. Some good footwork from Syd Sharpe provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
57.26
Stephen Etherington brings the ball forward. Stephen Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Fletcher. Stephen Fletcher lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jon Joseph!
61.43
Henry Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph plays a scrappy one-two with Darren Laver and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Jon Joseph provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.08
Francis Dean flicks a high pass forward. Henry Mccann collects the pass. Henry Mccann flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw whips in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
69.06
Henry Mccann flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Fletcher collects the pass. Stephen Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Tarantino.
71.26
Henry Mccann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Fletcher. Stephen Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
75.10
Ronnie Christie comes in with a late challenge on Julian Bailey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.18
2-3AFC Bournemouth have made 3 substitutions with Frank Burgess replacing Spencer Perry, Omer Howey replacing Shaun Weaver and Tommy Potts replacing Syd Sharpe .
78.23
Henry Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
79.03
2-3Julian Bailey slams into Ronnie Christie with his studs up. The referee motions to Julian Bailey to come over. It's a red card!! Ronnie Christie runs off the knock.
81.01
Teddy Nicholls flicks a high ball forward to Max Joseph who takes it down. Max Joseph tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Seth Cooke.
83.07
Ronnie Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Shaw. Omer Shaw finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Gregorio Garrido!
89.56
Ronnie Christie hits a low pass to Jon Joseph. Jon Joseph skips past Frank Burgess! Jon Joseph makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gregorio Garrido with no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
4
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
1
0
Possession
44.8%
55.2%
Play Area
25.9%
48.3%
25.9%
Scorers
| Gianfranco Cannarsa 33 Syd Sharpe 53 | Jon Joseph 38, 57, 61, 90 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jon Joseph of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gregorio Garrido (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Perry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graeme Matthews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jimmy Tarantino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Nicholls (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Bailey (MID) |   | 4 |
| 8. | Shaun Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Syd Sharpe (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Max Joseph (ATT) | | 6 |
| 11. | Gianfranco Cannarsa (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Frank Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Omer Howey (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tommy Potts (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Seth Cooke (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stuart Collymore (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rio Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Stephen Etherington (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Francis Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Henry Mccann (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ronnie Christie (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Omer Shaw (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jon Joseph (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Stephen Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Darren Laver (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alberto Bailey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jacob Lumsdon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sol Bould (ATT) | 0 | |