Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic
Anthony ConnellyAnthony Connelly James Morrison James Morrison
Del PearceD. Pearce69
G
1
G
77Alex NyarkoA. Nyarko
Ivan ZoppettiI. Zoppetti70
D
2
D
70Oleg PlattO. Platt
Romero P. AguilarR. Aguilar73
D
3
D
73James OakleyJ. Oakley
Damien BestD. Best69
D
4captain
D
76Humphrey BakkatiH. Bakkati
Jonatan TiganaJ. Tigana70
D
5
M
75Jody ShearerJ. Shearer
Scott PottsS. Potts75
M
captain6
M
74Shaun PalmerS. Palmer
Nelson GarzaN. Garza80
M
7
M
87Mervin BoertienM. Boertien
Tonci SericT. Seric69
A
8
M
79Robert UpsonR. Upson
Pierre TapellaP. Tapella72
A
9
A
70Robert CookeR. Cooke
Harvey StandingH. Standing79
A
10
A
85Mick LinekerM. Lineker
Francisco Hacembruch RomeroF. Romero72
A
11
A
81Gavin KirklandG. Kirkland
 
Geoffrey GentileG. Gentile75
M
12
M
74Sylvain KeeganS. Keegan
Gavin HendryG. Hendry69
D
13
M
74Greg DublinG. Dublin
Steven RowettS. Rowett69
A
14
A
73Danny MendezD. Mendez

1 Rai
today's match is sponsored by 1Rai
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 19,538 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.


0.00
The first half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
8.15
Robert Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke makes a convincing header. Del Pearce easily punches it away to safety.
9.58
Oleg Platt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Upson. Robert Upson sees Robert Cooke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jody Shearer!
14.01
Damien Best makes a beautiful solo run. Damien Best shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
21.36
Shaun Palmer surges forward with the ball. Shaun Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jonatan Tigana.
22.33
Mervin Boertien threads the ball through to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke shoots from distance but Del Pearce reads it well. Great save!
24.17
Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward. Tonci Seric controls it well on his chest. Tonci Seric shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.24
Humphrey Bakkati threads the ball through to Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer flicks the ball to his team mate, Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Jonatan Tigana clumsily knocks into Mick Lineker. Penalty not given!!
32.28
Mervin Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Cooke. Robert Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
33.37
Mervin Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.46
Ivan Zoppetti breaks forward. Ivan Zoppetti sees Tonci Seric in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tonci Seric lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Alex Nyarko manages to keep it out.
36.08
Oleg Platt takes a quick throw-in. Seeing a gap ahead, Humphrey Bakkati plays the ball forward to Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien makes a simple pass to Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Del Pearce.
37.10
Robert Upson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Gavin Kirkland side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Del Pearce with no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
38.07
Pierre Tapella brings the ball forward. Pierre Tapella shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alex Nyarko manages to gather it effortlessly.
39.22
Mervin Boertien flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Kirkland holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Best.
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.

45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off and get the second half underway!
47.32
With some swift thinking, Romero P. Aguilar plays the ball forward to Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza flicks a high pass forward. Scott Potts collects the pass. Scott Potts knocks in a cross ball towards Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric connects with a diving header. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.17
Pierre Tapella controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero shoots from 20 yards. It's miles wide!
55.20
Scott Potts runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Potts finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
57.29
Humphrey Bakkati sees a break and surges forward. Humphrey Bakkati kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien Best.
59.40
Mervin Boertien flicks a high ball forward to Shaun Palmer who takes it down. Shaun Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.57
Scott Potts decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Potts shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
62.23
Scott Potts takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Damien Best. Damien Best looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Oleg Platt is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
63.41
James Oakley chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. Jody Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Shaun Palmer who brings the ball under control. Shaun Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
65.29
Mervin Boertien chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.41
Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward. Nelson Garza controls it well on his chest. Nelson Garza knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Alex Nyarko.
67.11
Scott Potts takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Shaun Palmer jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
69.42
Oleg Platt chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Shearer. What vision.Jody Shearer deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Del Pearce is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.06
Romero P. Aguilar chips the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza makes a probing pass to Francisco Hacembruch Romero. Francisco Hacembruch Romero lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
81.34
Scott Potts flicks a high pass forward. Pierre Tapella comfortably collects the pass. Pierre Tapella knocks the ball forward, putting Tonci Seric through on goal. Tonci Seric takes a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
84.48
James Oakley sees Robert Upson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Boertien. Mervin Boertien knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Gavin Kirkland! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
87.40
Damien Best chips the ball to his team mate, Harvey Standing. Harvey Standing skips past Oleg Platt! Harvey Standing muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
89.37
Nelson Garza comes in with a late challenge on Oleg Platt. Nelson Garza is warned by the referee! Oleg Platt carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
Ivan Zoppetti receives the ball from a throw-in from Romero P. Aguilar. Ivan Zoppetti sees Harvey Standing in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Harvey Standing deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nelson Garza. Nelson Garza shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Wigan Athletic
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
9
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.2%
57.8%
Play Area
28.9%
42.2%
28.9%

Scorers
Tonci Seric 47, 81
Harvey Standing 78
Jody Shearer 10
Gavin Kirkland 37, 69, 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Gavin Kirkland of Wigan Athletic

Match Ratings
1.Del Pearce (GK)
7
2.Ivan Zoppetti (DEF)
6
3.Romero P. Aguilar (DEF)
6
4.Damien Best (DEF)
6
5.Jonatan Tigana (DEF)
6
6.Scott Potts (MID)
7
7.Nelson Garza (MID)
6
8.Tonci Seric (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
8
9.Pierre Tapella (ATT)
7
10.Harvey Standing (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Francisco Hacembruch Romero (ATT)
6
 
12.Geoffrey Gentile (MID)
0
13.Gavin Hendry (DEF)
0
14.Steven Rowett (ATT)
0

1.Alex Nyarko (GK)
7
2.Oleg Platt (DEF)
6
3.James Oakley (DEF)
6
4.Humphrey Bakkati (DEF)
7
5.Jody Shearer (MID)goal scored
7
6.Shaun Palmer (MID)
8
7.Mervin Boertien (MID)
8
8.Robert Upson (MID)
6
9.Robert Cooke (ATT)
7
10.Mick Lineker (ATT)
6
11.Gavin Kirkland (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Sylvain Keegan (MID)
0
13.Greg Dublin (MID)
0
14.Danny Mendez (ATT)
0