Match Report
| AFC Bournemouth | AFC Bournemouth |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Harvey Owen | H. Owen |  | 61 | G |  |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Craig Parker | C. Parker | ||||||||
| Ugo Duberry | U. Duberry | | 57 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | James Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Jody Platt | J. Platt | | 52 | D | | 3 | | | D | 48 | | Carl Thompson | C. Thompson | ||||||||
| Kemal Draper | K. Draper | | 49 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Tony Fletcher | T. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Gavin Laycock | G. Laycock | | 56 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Nicholas Oliver | N. Oliver | |||||||||
| Sol Thatcher | S. Thatcher | | 50 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Adam Drake | A. Drake | |||||||||
| Frank Goodwin | F. Goodwin | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Nigel May | N. May | |||||||||
| Gilles Davies | G. Davies | | 48 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Ruel Crooks | R. Crooks | |||||||||
| Kevin Campbell | K. Campbell | | 58 | A | | 9 | | A | 51 |  | Piero Atzeni | P. Atzeni | |||||||||
| Edward Riza | E. Riza | | 41 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Mark Lampard | M. Lampard | |||||||||
| Rio Naylor | R. Naylor | | 38 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Phil Lua-Lua | P. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Max Craddock | M. Craddock | | 47 | D | | 12 | | A | 43 | | Liam Shields | L. Shields | |||||||||
| John Todd | J. Todd | | 47 | D | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Stanley Todd | S. Todd | |||||||||
| George Lofthouse | G. Lofthouse | | 41 | M | | 14 | | G | 38 | | Carl Grondin | C. Grondin | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Christie.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City kick off and get the match underway!
2.19
0-0Nigel May knocks the ball forward to Phil Lua-Lua. Phil Lua-Lua passes the ball forward but Piero Atzeni is offside!
3.20
0-0Ugo Duberry makes a probing pass to Sol Thatcher. Sol Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Rio Naylor. Rio Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Laycock. Gavin Laycock whips the ball goalwards with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.39
0-0Showing composure, Rio Naylor laces a through ball forward to Edward Riza. Edward Riza knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Naylor. With a superhuman jump, Rio Naylor connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
9.14
Adam Drake runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Adam Drake passes the ball forward but Nigel May is offside!
10.31
Sol Thatcher threads the ball through to Edward Riza. Edward Riza tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
15.51
0-1James Mann takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Nicholas Oliver. Nicholas Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Crooks. Ruel Crooks threads a neat ball through to Mark Lampard. With some swift thinking, Mark Lampard plays the ball forward to Phil Lua-Lua who has made a great run into the box. Phil Lua-Lua comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
21.39
0-1Kemal Draper catches Nigel May on the ankles. The referee brings Kemal Draper to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel May stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.32
0-1Adam Drake makes a simple pass to Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.10
Ruel Crooks kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
36.47
0-1Rio Naylor clumsily knocks into Tony Fletcher. Rio Naylor is shown the yellow card! Tony Fletcher hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.21
0-1Nigel May catches Rio Naylor on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Rio Naylor carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
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. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
47.29
Carl Thompson advances with the ball. Carl Thompson flicks a high pass forward to Adam Drake who brings the ball under control. Adam Drake makes a great pass forward. Piero Atzeni runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
49.00
Adam Drake knocks the ball forward to Phil Lua-Lua. Phil Lua-Lua lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
51.49
0-1Birmingham City are dictating the run of play here today.
53.26
Sol Thatcher flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Campbell who takes it down. Kevin Campbell tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
60.01
0-1Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Liam Shields replacing Tony Fletcher and Carl Grondin replacing Mark Lampard .
66.49
Jody Platt kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Thatcher. Sol Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Naylor. Rio Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just off target!
69.13
Frank Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Campbell. Kevin Campbell whips in a cross ball towards Rio Naylor. Rio Naylor outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward his aim is horrendously poor!
72.28
Ruel Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Grondin. Carl Grondin whips in a cross ball towards Nigel May. Nigel May whips the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Harvey Owen manages to keep it out.
73.07
Nicholas Oliver passes the ball forward to Carl Thompson. Carl Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel May. Nigel May sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Birmingham City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
77.48
Kevin Campbell barges into Liam Shields. The referee brings Kevin Campbell to one side and gives him a warning! Liam Shields runs off the knock.
81.50
Kevin Campbell threads the ball through to Edward Riza. Edward Riza lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Thatcher. Sol Thatcher rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.18
Adam Drake flicks a high pass forward. Phil Lua-Lua controls it well on his chest. Phil Lua-Lua shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
90.00
Adam Drake chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel May. Nigel May flicks a high pass forward. Piero Atzeni controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Piero Atzeni comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
34.3%
65.7%
Play Area
30%
40%
30%
Scorers
| Phil Lua-Lua 16 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Phil Lua-Lua of Birmingham City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harvey Owen (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Ugo Duberry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jody Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Kemal Draper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin Laycock (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sol Thatcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Frank Goodwin (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gilles Davies (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kevin Campbell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Edward Riza (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Naylor (ATT) |  | 6 |
| 12. | Max Craddock (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | John Todd (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | George Lofthouse (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Parker (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | James Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Thompson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Tony Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Oliver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Drake (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Nigel May (MID) | | 7 |
| 8. | Ruel Crooks (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Piero Atzeni (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Mark Lampard (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Phil Lua-Lua (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Liam Shields (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Todd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Grondin (GK) | 6 | |