Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 17,685 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Niccolo Pallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Niccolo Pallister.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth start the match!
3.38
0-0Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Joao Batista Ferreira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joao Batista Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.02
0-0Kelvin Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
15.11
Jesper Elzinga threads the ball through to Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina threads the ball through to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune plays a scrappy one-two with Kelvin Mann and advances towards the goal... Gilles Fortune tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
22.15
Seeing Jonathan Gamberini's run, Mohammed De Cler quickly throws the ball into his path. Seeing a gap ahead, Jonathan Gamberini plays the ball forward to Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira advances inside the box! Joao Batista Ferreira shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Gavin McStay easily smothers it!
27.47
Bruno Mendes makes a strong solo run forward. With great vision, Bruno Mendes plays the ball forward to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Gavin McStay.
28.40
0-0Corner kick to Sunderland. Mohammed De Cler plays it out to the edge of the box. Some silky footwork from Luis Kiko provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is deflected wide by Duncan Marsden.
29.28
0-1Corner kick to Sunderland. Mohammed De Cler plays it to the far post. Bruno Mendes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gavin McStay with no chance!! Goal for Sunderland!
30.42
Bruno Mendes flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Kiko. With great vision, Luis Kiko plays the ball forward to Mohammed De Cler. Mohammed De Cler plays a one-two with Joao Batista Ferreira and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Mohammed De Cler provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Mohammed De Cler scores for Sunderland!!
33.22
0-2Alistair Williams comes in with a late challenge on Joao Batista Ferreira. Alistair Williams is warned by the referee! Joao Batista Ferreira runs off the knock.
36.34
0-2Kuami Vahirua hacks Jonathan Gamberini from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jonathan Gamberini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.36
0-2Jonathan Gamberini sees space and advances. Jonathan Gamberini passes the ball forward but Maksym Yevstratenko is offside!
44.44
Fabian Van Beukering sees a break and surges forward. Fabian Van Beukering passes the ball forward to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko chips the ball to his team mate, Bernardo Bermudez. Bernardo Bermudez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
45.00
0-2Gilles Fortune catches Martin Cabrera on the ankles. Gilles Fortune is shown the yellow card! Martin Cabrera gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Sunderland kick off!
47.19
Jonathan Gamberini hacks Jesper Elzinga from behind! The referee warns Jonathan Gamberini to calm down! Jesper Elzinga runs off the knock.
48.50
Martin Cabrera controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joao Batista Ferreira. Joao Batista Ferreira advances with the ball. Joao Batista Ferreira controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
49.47
Martin Cabrera flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward to Bernardo Bermudez who brings the ball neatly under control. Bernardo Bermudez shoots from 20 yards but somehow Gavin McStay manages to keep it out.
61.56
Duncan Marsden makes a simple pass to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright makes a simple pass to Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
63.22
Luis Kiko flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Gamberini shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
67.13
0-2Dominic Cleland runs forward with the ball. Dominic Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fabian Van Beukering.
71.01
Dominic Cleland makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua shoots from long range but Oliver Rahn reads it well. Excellent keeping!
75.25
Jonathan Gamberini flicks a high pass forward. Bernardo Bermudez controls it well on his chest. Bernardo Bermudez whips in a cross ball towards Maksym Yevstratenko. With a superhuman jump, Maksym Yevstratenko connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Gavin McStay easily punches it away to safety.
77.23
0-2Sunderland have made a substitution with Philippe Benyachou replacing Bernardo Bermudez .
81.28
Joao Batista Ferreira flicks a high pass forward. Adil Elkhatabi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adil Elkhatabi makes a probing pass between the defence to Maksym Yevstratenko. Maksym Yevstratenko rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
83.55
Adil Elkhatabi sees Philippe Benyachou in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Philippe Benyachou knocks the ball forward, putting Jonathan Gamberini through on goal. Some good footwork from Jonathan Gamberini provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
87.33
Luis Kiko threads the ball through to Adil Elkhatabi. Adil Elkhatabi whips in a cross ball towards Luis Kiko. Luis Kiko makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Gavin McStay.
89.40
Duncan Marsden brings the ball forward. Duncan Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright flicks the ball with his head. Bruno Mendes clears it off the line with his head!
90.00
Bruno Mendes flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Gamberini collects the pass. Jonathan Gamberini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Gamberini edges inside the box! Jonathan Gamberini side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Solid save from Gavin McStay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
13
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
29.6%
43.7%
26.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jonathan Gamberini of Sunderland |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin McStay (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jon Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Dominic Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Marsden (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jesper Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Williams (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Gilles Fortune (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Kelvin Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kelvin Mann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Medina (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Kuami Vahirua (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Pierpaolo Paschetta (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emanuele Maiuri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Oliver Rahn (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fabian Van Beukering (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Martin Cabrera (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Bruno Mendes (DEF) |  | 9 |
| 5. | Mohammed De Cler (MID) | | 8 |
| 6. | Jonathan Gamberini (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Joao Batista Ferreira (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Luis Kiko (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Bernardo Bermudez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adil Elkhatabi (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Maksym Yevstratenko (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Christian Lindemann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Mason (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Philippe Benyachou (ATT) | 6 | |