Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 20,209 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tony Goodwin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
3.37
0-0Gilles Fortune controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kelvin Wright. Kelvin Wright runs straight at the defence! Kelvin Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
8.30
Showing composure, Paul Watson laces a through ball forward to Paolo Maclean. Paolo Maclean threads a neat ball through to Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo passes the ball forward to Cleto Biancone. Cleto Biancone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
9.19
0-0Jon Robinson brings the ball forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Jon Robinson plays the ball forward to Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Fortune and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Kelvin Mann provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
14.58
Emmanuel Llacer flicks a high ball forward to Karim Rothen who takes it down. Karim Rothen advances inside the box! Some superb footwork from Karim Rothen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
15.47
18.43
Dominic Cleland passes the ball forward to Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Victor Ruiz. Excellent save.
21.03
0-0Jesper Elzinga catches Ricardo Gutierrez on the ankles. The referee calls over Jesper Elzinga and shows him a yellow card! Ricardo Gutierrez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.19
Martin Fernandez clumsily knocks into Emanuele Maiuri. The referee calls over Martin Fernandez and shows him a yellow card! Emanuele Maiuri runs off the knock.
26.22
Kelvin Wright flicks a high pass forward. Emanuele Maiuri controls it well on his chest. Emanuele Maiuri lofts in a cross ball towards Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Victor Ruiz as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
27.17
0-0Gilles Fortune takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Kelvin Wright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
28.24
Kelvin Wright makes a simple pass to Alistair Williams. Alistair Williams shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
33.53
0-0Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Iago Ronaldo controls it well on his chest. Iago Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin McStay who gathers it comfortably.
36.19
Jesper Elzinga makes a beautiful solo run. Jesper Elzinga flicks a high ball forward to Kuami Vahirua who takes it down. Kuami Vahirua shoots from distance. Victor Ruiz gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
38.42
1-0Dominic Cleland pushes up the pitch. Dominic Cleland threads the ball through to Emanuele Maiuri. With great vision, Emanuele Maiuri plays the ball forward to Alistair Williams who has made a great run into the box. Some silky footwork from Alistair Williams provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Alistair Williams scores for AFC Bournemouth!!
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. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Garry Mcallister replacing Richard Meiklejohn and Marvin Le Tissier replacing Scott Rae. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.52
1-0Martin Fernandez clumsily knocks into Jesper Elzinga. The referee warns Martin Fernandez to calm down! Jesper Elzinga stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.37
Kelvin Mann threads a neat ball through to Gilles Fortune. Gilles Fortune makes a probing pass between the defence to Emanuele Maiuri. Emanuele Maiuri tries a spectacular strike. Victor Ruiz comfortably gets down and covers it.
55.25
With some swift thinking, Martin Fernandez plays the ball forward to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen whips in a cross ball towards Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.05
With a delightful solo run, Kuami Vahirua stretches the opposition's defence. Kuami Vahirua rushes past Cleto Biancone! Kuami Vahirua makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Victor Ruiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
61.05
2-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Stefan Pancaro replacing Iago Ronaldo .
65.06
Emanuele Maiuri chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Mann. Kelvin Mann shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
67.11
Marvin Le Tissier sees Stefan Pancaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Pancaro tries a spectacular long range effort but Gavin McStay is on top of it.
69.35
Ricardo Gutierrez sees Stefan Pancaro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stefan Pancaro whips in a cross ball towards Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.25
Emmanuel Llacer kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Robinson.
79.52
Marvin Le Tissier advances with the ball. Marvin Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward to Stefan Pancaro who brings the ball under control. Stefan Pancaro whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez beats his man to it with a header. Ricardo Gutierrez scores for Bradford City!!
83.05
2-2Cleto Biancone slams into Alistair Williams with his studs up. Cleto Biancone is shown the red card!! Alistair Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.12
Emmanuel Llacer makes a simple pass to Ricardo Gutierrez. Ricardo Gutierrez whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.24
Kelvin Mann advances with the ball. Kelvin Mann finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
89.19
2-2Stefan Pancaro comes in with a late challenge on Dominic Cleland. The referee brings Stefan Pancaro to one side and gives him a warning! Dominic Cleland gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
1
Possession
59.5%
40.5%
Play Area
31.1%
45.9%
23%
Scorers
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) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic Cleland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jesper Elzinga (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 6. | Alistair Williams (MID) |  | 7 |
| 7. | Gilles Fortune (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Kelvin Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kelvin Mann (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Kuami Vahirua (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Emanuele Maiuri (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jose Fortes Gonzalez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Simon Richter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Teddy Draper (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Victor Ruiz (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Paolo Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Richard Meiklejohn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emmanuel Llacer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Martin Fernandez (MID) | | 5 |
| 7. | Scott Rae (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Cleto Biancone (MID) |  | 3 |
| 9. | Iago Ronaldo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Karim Rothen (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Garry Mcallister (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Marvin Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Pancaro (ATT) | 7 | |