Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Graham BenaliG. Benali44
G
1
G
34Jonathan BrownJ. Brown
Wayne StoneW. Stone59
D
2
D
49Fredrik ByrneF. Byrne
Teddy BrittonT. Britton51
D
captain3
D
48Scott ThirlwellS. Thirlwell
Thierry NevilleT. Neville49
D
4
D
47Carl SouthgateC. Southgate
Dion SalmonD. Salmon48
D
5
M
53Stan SmithS. Smith
Graeme RobertsG. Roberts54
M
6captain
M
50Oleg GascoigneO. Gascoigne
Scott PearceS. Pearce52
M
7
M
40Morris PriorM. Prior
Kemal WalshK. Walsh39
M
8
M
39Daniel WatsonD. Watson
Eddie SinclairE. Sinclair60
A
9
M
37Jacob PriestleyJ. Priestley
Wes AllmanW. Allman38
A
10
A
45Eddie MurrayE. Murray
Phil CrooksP. Crooks37
A
11
A
43Gavin LeeG. Lee
 
James GalliJ. Galli44
D
12
D
44Robert LockleyR. Lockley
Jody StuartJ. Stuart44
D
13
A
42Wes HitchcockW. Hitchcock
Dale HackworthD. Hackworth44
G
14
A
40Oleg JamesO. James

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 2,710 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Wayne Impey.


0.00
The first half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
16.01
Thierry Neville threads the ball through to Graeme Roberts. Graeme Roberts threads a neat ball through to Wes Allman. Wes Allman knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Byrne.
18.42
Scott Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Crooks. Phil Crooks controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Phil Crooks!
26.10
Wayne Stone decides to run forward with the ball. Wayne Stone passes the ball forward to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Southgate.
30.09
Scott Pearce flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Allman. Wes Allman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
34.20
Fredrik Byrne threads a neat ball through to Jacob Priestley. Jacob Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
38.14
Scott Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Oleg Gascoigne controls it well on his chest. Without breaking stride, Oleg Gascoigne plays the ball forward to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray chips the ball to his team mate, Gavin Lee. Some silky footwork from Gavin Lee provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.17
Scott Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Allman. Wes Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Brighton and Hove Albion 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
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off!
48.01
Scott Pearce makes a simple pass to Phil Crooks. Phil Crooks shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Jonathan Brown!
49.08
Stan Smith knocks the ball forward to Eddie Murray. Eddie Murray shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
51.43
Thierry Neville surges forward with the ball. Thierry Neville flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Sinclair collects the pass. Eddie Sinclair shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
57.06
Kemal Walsh kicks a strong pass forward to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair lofts in a cross ball towards Wes Allman. Wes Allman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.03
Fredrik Byrne clumsily knocks into Phil Crooks. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Phil Crooks stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.28
Eddie Murray comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Britton. The referee warns Eddie Murray to calm down! Teddy Britton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Kemal Walsh flicks a high pass forward. Wes Allman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Wes Allman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Phil Crooks but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
14.7%
51.5%
33.8%

Scorers
Phil Crooks 18
Gavin Lee 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Phil Crooks of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Graham Benali (GK)
6
2.Wayne Stone (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Britton (DEF)
6
4.Thierry Neville (DEF)
7
5.Dion Salmon (DEF)
6
6.Graeme Roberts (MID)
6
7.Scott Pearce (MID)
8
8.Kemal Walsh (MID)
7
9.Eddie Sinclair (ATT)
6
10.Wes Allman (ATT)
6
11.Phil Crooks (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.James Galli (DEF)
0
13.Jody Stuart (DEF)
0
14.Dale Hackworth (GK)
0

1.Jonathan Brown (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Byrne (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Scott Thirlwell (DEF)
6
4.Carl Southgate (DEF)
6
5.Stan Smith (MID)
6
6.Oleg Gascoigne (MID)
6
7.Morris Prior (MID)
6
8.Daniel Watson (MID)
6
9.Jacob Priestley (MID)
6
10.Eddie Murray (ATT)
7
11.Gavin Lee (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Robert Lockley (DEF)
0
13.Wes Hitchcock (ATT)
0
14.Oleg James (ATT)
0