Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Reading. A crowd of 16,220 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonas Hoeness.
0.00
0-0Reading start the match!
4.41
0-0Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moustapha El-Karkouri but he's offside!
10.40
Gilles Fortune makes a probing pass to Alistair Williams. Alistair Williams puts a great ball through. Kelvin Wright runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
12.36
1-0Miguel Medina sees Kuami Vahirua in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kuami Vahirua runs straight at the defence! Kuami Vahirua muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
15.50
Frederico Pirri makes a simple pass to Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Matt Hopkin is offside!
26.44
Dominic Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Alistair Williams who brings the ball under control. Alistair Williams flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Wright who brings the ball under control. Kelvin Wright whips in a cross ball towards Kuami Vahirua. Kuami Vahirua directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
30.05
2-0Matt Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Stuart Royce. Stuart Royce edges inside the box! Stuart Royce shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
34.08
Jon Robinson hits a low pass to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.42
3-0Liam Croft plays the ball forward to Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Stuart Royce through on goal. Stuart Royce comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball comes in low, but Gavin McStay smothers it!
42.06
Dario Monetta deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler plays a scrappy one-two with Jose Fortes Galadames and advances towards the goal... Lomano Tiler strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but is denied by Gavin McStay. Excellent save.
44.23
Jon Robinson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Marsden. Duncan Marsden decides to run forward with the ball. Duncan Marsden sees Kuami Vahirua just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Kuami Vahirua rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
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. Reading have changed their lineup with Craig Mcgreal replacing Djezon Ajas and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off!
47.39
3-0Dario Monetta takes it forward alone. Dario Monetta decides to run forward with the ball. Dario Monetta knocks in a cross ball towards Matt Hopkin. Jesper Elzinga comes in with a late challenge on Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
48.04
Duncan Marsden makes a strong solo run forward. Duncan Marsden passes the ball forward to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
49.15
Alistair Williams threads a neat ball through to Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina directs the ball goalwards with his head but Julien Bichsel is on top of it.
53.57
Moustapha El-Karkouri threads the ball through to Matt Hopkin. Matt Hopkin flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Fortes Galadames. Jose Fortes Galadames takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jose Fortes Galadames!
60.05
Duncan Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Miguel Medina collects the pass. Miguel Medina flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Fortune controls it well on his chest. Gilles Fortune knocks the ball forward to Alistair Williams but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
61.02
Jose Fortes Galadames makes a probing pass to Lomano Tiler. Lomano Tiler plays a one-two with Matt Hopkin and rushes in on goal... Lomano Tiler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
67.12
Gilles Fortune knocks the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann knocks in a cross ball towards Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina beats his man to it with a header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.59
3-2Duncan Marsden makes a probing pass to Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright surges forward with the ball. Kelvin Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Moustapha El-Karkouri.
75.04
3-2Craig Mcgreal clumsily knocks into Dominic Cleland. The referee brings Craig Mcgreal to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.03
3-2Reading have made a substitution with Anthony Fletcher replacing Matt Hopkin .
79.04
Showing composure, Kelvin Wright plays the ball forward to Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.32
Anthony Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Moustapha El-Karkouri. Moustapha El-Karkouri knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.09
Alistair Williams threads the ball through to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Williams. Alistair Williams flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Julien Bichsel.
84.41
3-2It's a corner kick. Gilles Fortune loops the ball out towards the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Alistair Williams provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies wide!
85.25
Frederico Pirri sees a break and surges forward. Frederico Pirri sees Jose Fortes Galadames in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Fortes Galadames knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.07
Duncan Marsden flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Williams controls it well on his chest. Alistair Williams passes the ball forward to Miguel Medina. Miguel Medina kicks a strong pass forward to Kuami Vahirua but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
26.2%
46.2%
27.5%
Scorers
| Kuami Vahirua 12, 26 Miguel Medina 34 | Jose Fortes Galadames 54 Lomano Tiler 61 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kuami Vahirua of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gavin McStay (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jon Robinson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Duncan Marsden (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Dominic Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jesper Elzinga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alistair Williams (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gilles Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Kelvin Wright (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Kelvin Mann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Miguel Medina (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Kuami Vahirua (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emanuele Maiuri (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Simon Richter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Julien Bichsel (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Dario Monetta (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Richard Davies (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Frederico Pirri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Liam Croft (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Matt Hopkin (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Moustapha El-Karkouri (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Djezon Ajas (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jose Fortes Galadames (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Stuart Royce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Lomano Tiler (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | George Mentink (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Craig Mcgreal (ATT) | 5 | |