Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,695 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.
0.00
0-0Nottingham Forest kick off and get the match underway!
2.48
0-0Arturo Pascual threads a neat ball through to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
4.03
Teddy Nicholls flicks a high pass forward. Syd Sharpe easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Syd Sharpe plays a one-two with Max Joseph and rushes in on goal... Syd Sharpe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
6.22
Peter Ehiogu sees a break and surges forward. Peter Ehiogu knocks the ball forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne makes a convincing header but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.41
0-0Dean Gray threads a neat ball through to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe cuts inside the box! Syd Sharpe shoots from just inside the box. Solid save from Kieron Kasper.
20.25
Graeme Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Frank Burgess controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Frank Burgess plays the ball forward to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
21.05
0-0Natale Banchelli catches Spencer Perry on the ankles. The referee calls over Natale Banchelli and shows him a yellow card! Spencer Perry stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.00
1-0Spencer Perry makes a simple pass to Dean Gray. Dean Gray makes a simple pass to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.05
1-0Arturo Pascual flicks a high pass forward to Alberto Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Perry.
36.05
Teddy Nicholls hits a low pass to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa threads a neat, attacking ball through to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
38.17
1-0Dean Gray knocks the ball forward to Max Joseph. Max Joseph plays a one-two with Syd Sharpe and advances towards the goal... Max Joseph tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Peter Ehiogu!
42.15
Spencer Perry flicks a high pass forward. Dean Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe plays a scrappy one-two with Max Joseph and stumbles forward towards the goal... Syd Sharpe cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
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. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
47.47
Spencer Perry kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Nicholls. Teddy Nicholls passes the ball forward to Max Joseph. Max Joseph plays a one-two with Gianfranco Cannarsa and advances towards the goal... Max Joseph shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Kieron Kasper had no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
51.47
3-0Spencer Perry comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Sheringham. Spencer Perry is warned by the referee! Marvin Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.24
Shaun Weaver hits a low pass to Max Joseph. Max Joseph knocks in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Kieron Kasper manages to gather it.
54.17
Teddy Nicholls passes the ball forward to Max Joseph. Max Joseph shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
59.42
Graeme Matthews makes a probing pass to Frank Burgess. Frank Burgess kicks a strong pass forward to Max Joseph. Max Joseph knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Noel Ripley.
60.43
Thomas Mahouvé knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Marvin Sheringham scores for Nottingham Forest!!
63.22
Shaun Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph. Max Joseph edges inside the box! Max Joseph looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Magnificent save by Kieron Kasper!
66.39
Graeme Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Nicholls holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Teddy Nicholls brings the ball forward. Teddy Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. With a superhuman jump, Syd Sharpe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.33
Arturo Pascual flicks a high pass forward. Natale Banchelli collects the pass. Natale Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Sheringham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
71.22
Dean Gray flicks a high pass forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa who brings the ball under control. Gianfranco Cannarsa plays a one-two with Syd Sharpe and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Gianfranco Cannarsa provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Kieron Kasper gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
83.49
Dean Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph. Max Joseph makes a simple pass, allowing Gianfranco Cannarsa to run into the box. Gianfranco Cannarsa cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Kieron Kasper as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
85.01
Arturo Pascual comes in with a late challenge on Frank Burgess. Arturo Pascual is shown the yellow card! Frank Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
67.9%
32.1%
Play Area
23.1%
46.2%
30.8%
Scorers
| Syd Sharpe 27, 42, 66 Max Joseph 47 | Marvin Sheringham 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Syd Sharpe of AFC Bournemouth |
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) | 7 | |
| 7. | Shaun Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Frank Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Syd Sharpe (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Max Joseph (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Gianfranco Cannarsa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Omer Howey (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Potts (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sven Erler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Kieron Kasper (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noel Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Thomas Mahouvé (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Arturo Pascual (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Natale Banchelli (ATT) | | 6 |
| 10. | Marvin Sheringham (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Alberto Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ugo Armstrong (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Hulme (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Neil Patterson (GK) | 0 | |