Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 9,272 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AFC Bournemouth and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both AFC Bournemouth and Wigan Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
4.21
0-0Nicol˜ Dal Canto flicks a high ball forward to Miguel Medina who gracefully takes it down. Miguel Medina shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Chris Bloomer.
6.25
0-0Dave Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina skips past John Grant! Some good footwork from Miguel Medina provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
8.05
Dominic Cleland sees a break and surges forward. Dominic Cleland brings the ball forward. Dominic Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
9.27
0-0Norman Carlton barges into Jon Robinson. Norman Carlton is shown the yellow card! Jon Robinson carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.05
Alistair Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina makes a defence splitting pass to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's miles wide!
14.19
0-0Darren Granville flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Peters controls it well on his chest. Arthur Peters kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Impey. Ben Impey knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Marsden.
15.43
0-0Showing composure, Jon Robinson plays the ball forward to Nicol˜ Dal Canto. Nicol˜ Dal Canto knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann passes the ball forward but Dave Ball is offside!
22.21
0-0Nicol˜ Dal Canto comes in with a late challenge on Arthur Burbage. The referee warns Nicol˜ Dal Canto to calm down! Arthur Burbage stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.57
Dominic Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Dave Ball controls it well on his chest. Dave Ball sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
27.04
Nicol˜ Dal Canto sees space and advances. Nicol˜ Dal Canto plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Ball and stumbles forward towards the goal... Nicol˜ Dal Canto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
30.09
Jose Fortes Gonzalez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune kicks a strong pass forward to Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Ball but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.19
1-0Jon Robinson sees space and advances. Jon Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.27
Steve Summerbee catches Kelvin Mann on the ankles. The referee calls over Steve Summerbee and warns him to calm down! Kelvin Mann runs off the knock.
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. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Wigan Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off the second half!
47.47
Nicol˜ Dal Canto makes a simple pass to Dave Ball. Dave Ball puts a great ball through. Kelvin Mann runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
48.23
Arthur Peters threads a neat ball through to Arthur Burbage. Arthur Burbage runs straight at the defence! Arthur Burbage looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
55.26
Nicol˜ Dal Canto flicks a high ball forward to Gilles Fortune who takes it down. Gilles Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Bloomer who gathers it comfortably.
59.20
With great vision, Darren Granville plays the ball forward to Arthur Burbage. Arthur Burbage takes it forward alone. Arthur Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jose Fortes Gonzalez.
60.40
1-0AFC Bournemouth have made 3 substitutions with Salvatore Deflorio replacing Duncan Marsden, Kuami Vahirua replacing Nicol˜ Dal Canto and Simon Richter replacing Miguel Medina .
61.48
Jon Robinson flicks a high ball forward to Dave Ball who takes it down. Dave Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Richter. Simon Richter fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
69.27
Ben Impey kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
71.31
John Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Carlton. Norman Carlton makes a probing pass to Arthur Peters. Arthur Peters knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin McStay who gathers it comfortably.
77.17
Wigan Athletic have made a substitution with Nicolas Morales replacing Arthur Burbage and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
81.58
1-0Alistair Williams sees Kuami Vahirua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Kuami Vahirua plays the ball forward to Dave Ball who has made a great run into the box. Dave Ball tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but is blocked by Nick Huckerby.
84.02
Jose Fortes Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Fortune holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Simon Richter holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Simon Richter knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nick Huckerby.
85.27
Alistair Williams hacks Felipe Navarro from behind! Alistair Williams is warned by the referee! Felipe Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.18
Kuami Vahirua knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Kuami Vahirua is offside!
89.05
Arthur Peters flicks a high pass forward. Norman Carlton collects the pass. Norman Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Harry Milburn. Harry Milburn makes a looping header on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
Gilles Fortune flicks a high ball forward to Simon Richter who takes it down. Simon Richter skips past Steve Summerbee! Simon Richter cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Good keeping from Chris Bloomer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
1-0Corner kick to AFC Bournemouth. Alistair Williams plays it to the near post. Some silky footwork from Kuami Vahirua provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
7
3
Offsides
7
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.2%
38.8%
Play Area
23.5%
44.7%
31.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Miguel Medina of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Dominic Cleland (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Duncan Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jon Robinson (DEF) | 8 | |
| 6. | Alistair Williams (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Gilles Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Nicol˜ Dal Canto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kelvin Mann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Medina (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Dave Ball (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Salvatore Deflorio (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Kuami Vahirua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Simon Richter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Chris Bloomer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nick Huckerby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Steve Summerbee (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | John Grant (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Darren Granville (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Norman Carlton (MID) |  | 5 |
| 7. | Arthur Peters (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Harry Milburn (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Felipe Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Arthur Burbage (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Ben Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alan Grant (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicolas Morales (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jacob Venus (MID) | 0 | |