Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 2,752 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Luton Town are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Bower.


0.00
Luton Town kick off the first half!
9.05
Ugo Duberry threads a neat ball through to Frank Goodwin. Frank Goodwin sees Rio Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rio Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.24
Gilles Davies comes in with a late challenge on Des Edghill. Gilles Davies is shown the yellow card! Des Edghill stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.42
Jonathan Granville threads the ball through to Anthony Power. Anthony Power makes a beautiful solo run. Anthony Power knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ugo Duberry.
20.58
Max Barrett threads the ball through to Marc Green. Marc Green flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Mccann collects the pass. Ruel Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.57
Kemal Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Laycock. Gavin Laycock runs straight at the opposition's defence. Gavin Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.36
Sol Thatcher flicks a high pass forward to Frank Goodwin who brings the ball under control. Frank Goodwin makes a simple pass to Edward Riza. Edward Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.45
Des Edghill runs straight at the opposition's defence. Des Edghill knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harvey Owen who gathers it comfortably.
42.15
Richard Mustoe plays the ball forward to Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gilles Davies.
44.25
Sol Thatcher makes an attacking run forward. Sol Thatcher lofts in a cross ball towards Rio Naylor. Rio Naylor flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off!
51.38
Scott Dublin threads a neat ball through to Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Leon Kirkland through on goal. Leon Kirkland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
53.34
Edward Riza hacks Des Edghill from behind! The referee calls over Edward Riza and shows him a yellow card! Des Edghill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.33
Sol Thatcher changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Sol Thatcher passes the ball forward but Kevin Campbell is offside!
57.51
Kemal Draper kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Naylor. Rio Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.53
Des Edghill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies just wide!
63.19
Sol Thatcher barges into Ruel Mccann. The referee calls over Sol Thatcher and warns him to calm down! Ruel Mccann gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.42
Ugo Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Edward Riza controls it well on his chest. Edward Riza whips in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Warren Le Tissier reads it well. Excellent keeping!
72.51
Sol Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Rio Naylor. Rio Naylor tries a spectacular long range effort but it misses the target by a large margin!
73.18
Marc Green darts forward. Marc Green flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Power who brings the ball under control. Anthony Power lofts in a cross ball towards Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland makes a convincing header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
84.05
Jonathan Granville passes the ball forward to Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Leon Kirkland. Leon Kirkland knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
85.27
Kieron Riza clumsily knocks into Edward Riza. The referee brings Kieron Riza to one side and gives him a warning! Edward Riza stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.36
Leon Kirkland decides to run forward with the ball. Leon Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Sol Thatcher.
90.00
Sol Thatcher makes a simple pass to Gilles Davies. Gilles Davies sees Kevin Campbell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Campbell tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kevin Campbell!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
28.9%
44.7%
26.3%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kevin Campbell of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Warren Le Tissier (GK)
6
2.Kieron Riza (DEF)
5
3.Max Barrett (DEF)
7
4.Marc Green (DEF)
7
5.Scott Dublin (DEF)
6
6.Richard Mustoe (MID)
6
7.Des Edghill (MID)
7
8.Jonathan Granville (MID)
7
9.Anthony Power (MID)
7
10.Leon Kirkland (ATT)
8
11.Ruel Mccann (ATT)
7
 
12.Andy Monk (GK)
0
13.Ugo Shields (GK)
0
14.Richard Jack (ATT)
0

1.Harvey Owen (GK)
7
2.Ugo Duberry (DEF)
7
3.Jody Platt (DEF)
7
4.Kemal Draper (DEF)
6
5.Gavin Laycock (MID)
6
6.Sol Thatcher (MID)
8
7.Frank Goodwin (MID)
7
8.Gilles Davies (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kevin Campbell (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Edward Riza (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Rio Naylor (ATT)
6
 
12.Max Craddock (DEF)
0
13.John Todd (DEF)
0
14.George Lofthouse (MID)
0