Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Manchester United. A crowd of 19,674 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off and get the first half underway!
2.03
0-0Alpay Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Duberry. Greg Duberry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Simon Richter.
6.28
0-0Patrick Palmer darts forward. Patrick Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
9.11
0-1Kieron Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. John Godber collects the pass. John Godber darts forward. John Godber lofts in a cross ball towards David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.41
0-1Simon Richter flicks a high ball forward to Jose Fortes Gonzalez who takes it down. Jose Fortes Gonzalez chips the ball to his team mate, Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua shoots from outside the area but Yemon Kimura reads it well. Great save!
20.59
0-1Yoann Rizzetto barges into Teddy Draper. The referee warns Yoann Rizzetto to calm down! Teddy Draper runs off the knock.
21.18
Jose Fortes Gonzalez takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Jose Fortes Gonzalez stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Fortes Gonzalez runs straight at the defence! Jose Fortes Gonzalez cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yemon Kimura effortlessly smothers it!
22.45
Alistair Williams sees a break and surges forward. Alistair Williams plays a quick one-two with Kuami Vahirua and rushes in on goal... Alistair Williams takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Yemon Kimura comfortably smothers it!
26.33
0-1Neil Prior clumsily knocks into Gilles Fortune. Neil Prior is shown the yellow card! Gilles Fortune hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.24
Patrick Palmer pushes up the pitch. Patrick Palmer flicks a high pass forward. David Ehiogu holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Ehiogu shoots from long range. Gavin McStay gets down and covers it.
28.42
0-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.12
Darius Moncur clumsily knocks into Teddy Draper. Darius Moncur is shown the yellow card! Teddy Draper stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.08
Alistair Williams flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Fortune controls it well on his chest. Gilles Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Yemon Kimura reads it well. Nice save!
39.41
Jose Fortes Gonzalez flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Williams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Williams knocks the ball forward to Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann edges inside the box! Kelvin Mann comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
40.52
Teddy Draper makes a simple pass to Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann edges inside the box! Kelvin Mann shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
45.00
Miguel Medina barges into Daniel Wainwright. The referee calls over Miguel Medina and warns him to calm down! Daniel Wainwright hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
47.01
Alistair Williams hits a low pass to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Prior.
48.15
John Godber deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Duberry. Greg Duberry finds some space and shoots from distance. Gavin McStay gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
66.19
Alistair Williams runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Alistair Williams plays a one-two with Kelvin Mann and rushes in on goal... Alistair Williams takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
67.46
Seeing a gap ahead, John Godber plays the ball forward to David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.14
Yoann Rizzetto flicks the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin McStay.
76.26
1-1John Godber takes a quick corner, playing it short to Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet knocks the ball into the box. Kuami Vahirua reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
78.52
1-1Gilles Fortune flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Medina holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Miguel Medina puts a great ball through. Alistair Williams races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
79.53
Alistair Williams threads a neat ball through to Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua cuts inside the box! Kuami Vahirua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Yemon Kimura comfortably gets down and covers it.
81.35
Neil Prior deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Ehiogu. David Ehiogu runs straight at the defence! David Ehiogu side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Gavin McStay had no chance!! Goal for Manchester United!
85.15
Gilles Fortune knocks the ball forward to Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
87.23
Teddy Draper flicks a high pass forward. Kelvin Mann controls it well on his chest. Kelvin Mann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Godber.
89.56
Greg Duberry knocks the ball to his team mate, Alpay Izzet. Alpay Izzet skips past Dominic Cleland! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alpay Izzet provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Gavin McStay easily gets down and covers it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65%
35%
Play Area
23.8%
46.2%
30%
Scorers
| Kelvin Mann 41 | David Ehiogu 9, 81 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to David Ehiogu of Manchester United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin McStay (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dominic Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Simon Richter (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kelvin Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Draper (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Alistair Williams (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Gilles Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kelvin Mann (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Miguel Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kuami Vahirua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jon Robinson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jason Mills (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emanuele Maiuri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Yemon Kimura (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Patrick Palmer (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kieron Lua-Lua (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yoann Rizzetto (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Daniel Wainwright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Neil Prior (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Darius Moncur (MID) | | 5 |
| 8. | John Godber (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | David Ehiogu (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Alpay Izzet (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Greg Duberry (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anthony Gray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Hannes Stiepermann (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Arthur Mustoe (MID) | 0 | |