Match Report


Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Neil RoddyNeil Roddy Computer Player Computer Player
Vincent MorisotV. Morisot86
G
1
G
66Helder MarquesH. Marques
Nicholas PennantN. Pennant90
D
2
D
62Martial CésarM. César
Hakan KayisH. Kayis80
D
3
D
54Gennaro SbagliaG. Sbaglia
Morten TomassonM. Tomasson83
D
4
D
53Niccolo LloydN. Lloyd
John MasonJ. Mason90
M
5
D
51Davy TurpijnD. Turpijn
Verges TouréV. Touré88
M
6
M
69Des LeeD. Lee
Cedric VersteegC. Versteeg93
M
7
M
68Shaun GrimandiS. Grimandi
Eben AppiahE. Appiah93
M
8
A
72Tommy MoffatT. Moffat
Krunoslav ProsineckiK. Prosinecki81
A
9
A
71John LisbieJ. Lisbie
Johann JordanJ. Jordan87
A
captain10captain
A
66Nicholas BosnichN. Bosnich
Javier SanhuezaJ. Sanhueza86
A
11
A
48Warren BeresfordW. Beresford
 
Hassan LeonhardsenH. Leonhardsen77
D
12
M
65Aimo Di SalvatoreA. Di Salvatore
Ighli GraffiediI. Graffiedi89
M
13
M
64Alexei FerreiraA. Ferreira
Alexander KurthA. Kurth82
A
14
M
63Marvin EvansM. Evans

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 18,489 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Leon Vassell.


0.00
Crystal Palace kick off and get the first half underway!
4.20
Gennaro Sbaglia passes the ball forward to Des Lee. Des Lee threads a neat ball through to Tommy Moffat. Tommy Moffat threads the ball through to Nicholas Bosnich but he's offside!
6.30
Nicholas Pennant makes a strong solo run forward. Nicholas Pennant flicks a high pass forward. Krunoslav Prosinecki collects the pass. Krunoslav Prosinecki plays a one-two with Javier Sanhueza and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Krunoslav Prosinecki provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Helder Marques had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
9.52
Des Lee comes in with a late challenge on John Mason. The referee calls over Des Lee and warns him to calm down! John Mason gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.28
John Mason flicks a high ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki who takes it down. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Lloyd.
22.52
Shaun Grimandi advances with the ball. Shaun Grimandi plays a one-two with Tommy Moffat and advances towards the goal... Shaun Grimandi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Vincent Morisot.
24.45
Shaun Grimandi takes the corner, driving a low ball to the near post. Some good footwork from Des Lee provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
27.54
Verges Touré knocks the ball forward to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza lofts in a cross ball towards Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan beats his man to it with a header. What a cracker!! Helder Marques had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
30.07
With vision, Des Lee picks a pass forward to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich plays a scrappy one-two with Tommy Moffat and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Nicholas Bosnich provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
33.56
Cedric Versteeg kicks a strong pass forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks the ball forward, putting Johann Jordan through on goal. Davy Turpijn comes in with a late challenge on Johann Jordan. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.52
Gennaro Sbaglia flicks a high pass forward. Des Lee collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Des Lee plays the ball forward to John Lisbie. John Lisbie threads the ball through to Nicholas Bosnich but he's offside!
44.10
Nicholas Pennant threads a neat ball through to Cedric Versteeg. Cedric Versteeg runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Cedric Versteeg knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Javier Sanhueza is offside!
45.00
Shaun Grimandi catches Hakan Kayis on the ankles. The referee brings Shaun Grimandi to one side and gives him a warning! Hakan Kayis stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players seem much more motivated whilst the Crystal Palace players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
48.41
Hakan Kayis threads a neat ball through to Cedric Versteeg. Cedric Versteeg flicks a high ball forward to Javier Sanhueza who takes it down. Javier Sanhueza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Niccolo Lloyd.
51.54
Cedric Versteeg makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki whips in a cross ball towards Johann Jordan. Johann Jordan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.50
Shaun Grimandi hacks Verges Touré from behind! The referee calls over Shaun Grimandi and shows him a yellow card! Verges Touré hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
57.55
Shaun Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Bosnich holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nicholas Bosnich shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.49
Crystal Palace have made 3 substitutions with Hassan Leonhardsen replacing Nicholas Pennant, Ighli Graffiedi replacing Eben Appiah and Alexander Kurth replacing Johann Jordan .
65.50
Verges Touré makes a probing pass to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth skips past Niccolo Lloyd! Alexander Kurth takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
67.14
Morten Tomasson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cedric Versteeg. Cedric Versteeg makes an attacking run forward. Cedric Versteeg whips in a cross ball towards Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Helder Marques manages to gather it easily.
69.04
John Mason passes the ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki shoots from long range but is denied by Helder Marques. Excellent save.
71.02
Cedric Versteeg threads the ball through to Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza edges inside the box! Javier Sanhueza shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
78.08
Cedric Versteeg advances with the ball. Cedric Versteeg plays a scrappy one-two with Krunoslav Prosinecki and stumbles forward towards the goal... Cedric Versteeg looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Helder Marques with no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
81.11
Davy Turpijn flicks a high ball forward to Des Lee who takes it down. Des Lee threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Bosnich. Nicholas Bosnich rushes past Hassan Leonhardsen! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Nicholas Bosnich provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
83.08
Morten Tomasson flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Versteeg controls it well on his chest. Cedric Versteeg flicks a high ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki who takes it down. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is deflected wide by Niccolo Lloyd.
84.08
Cedric Versteeg takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Alexander Kurth cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but somehow Gennaro Sbaglia happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.53
With great vision, Verges Touré plays the ball forward to Alexander Kurth. Alexander Kurth controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Hassan Leonhardsen threads a neat ball through to Ighli Graffiedi. Ighli Graffiedi flicks a high pass forward to Javier Sanhueza who brings the ball under control. Javier Sanhueza knocks the ball forward to Alexander Kurth but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Crystal Palace

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
65.7%
34.3%
Play Area
22.9%
45.7%
31.4%

Scorers
Krunoslav Prosinecki 6
Johann Jordan 28, 52
Javier Sanhueza 71
Cedric Versteeg 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Versteeg of Crystal Palace

Match Ratings
1.Vincent Morisot (GK)
6
2.Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
6
3.Hakan Kayis (DEF)
6
4.Morten Tomasson (DEF)
6
5.John Mason (MID)
6
6.Verges Touré (MID)
6
7.Cedric Versteeg (MID)goal scored
9
8.Eben Appiah (MID)
6
9.Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Johann Jordan (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
11.Javier Sanhueza (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Hassan Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
13.Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
6
14.Alexander Kurth (ATT)
6

1.Helder Marques (GK)
6
2.Martial César (DEF)
6
3.Gennaro Sbaglia (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Lloyd (DEF)
6
5.Davy Turpijn (DEF)
6
6.Des Lee (MID)
6
7.Shaun Grimandi (MID)yellow card
6
8.Tommy Moffat (ATT)
6
9.John Lisbie (ATT)
6
10.Nicholas Bosnich (ATT)
6
11.Warren Beresford (ATT)
6
 
12.Aimo Di Salvatore (MID)
0
13.Alexei Ferreira (MID)
0
14.Marvin Evans (MID)
0