Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,876 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both AFC Bournemouth and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both AFC Bournemouth and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth kick off!
2.10
0-0Richard Cort knocks the ball forward to Marcus Swift. Marcus Swift shoots from long range but it flies wide!
8.46
Morris Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Barton. Steve Barton shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.38
0-0Ian Oakley comes in with a late challenge on Adolfo Izquierdo. Ian Oakley is shown the yellow card! Adolfo Izquierdo carries on, but is struggling a bit.
16.26
0-0Jonathan Benali knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roel Koevermans who gathers it comfortably.
18.21
Matthew Chadwick deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph White.
20.09
0-0Jonathan Benali makes a probing pass to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry passes the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Barton. Steve Barton is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Roel Koevermans manages to gather it comfortably.
21.41
Stuart Brady knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry makes a beautiful solo run. Paul Hendry shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
26.10
0-0Blackburn Rovers are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
27.08
Eoin Green deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Smith. Morris Smith kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.55
0-1Jonathan Benali flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Smith. Morris Smith passes the ball forward to Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer powers a header at goal. It's there!! Roel Koevermans has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
32.15
Greg Terry makes a simple pass to Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Swift. Marcus Swift directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jonathan Fenton!
38.16
Morris Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Deane. Del Deane goes all the way! Del Deane tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.58
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers kick off!
48.28
Paul Hendry makes a probing pass to Steve Barton. Steve Barton shoots from distance but somehow Roel Koevermans manages to keep it out.
53.52
Corentin Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.40
Matthew Chadwick sees space and advances. Matthew Chadwick shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
60.01
Morris Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane lofts in a cross ball towards Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Roel Koevermans manages to keep it out.
61.04
Gilles Owen passes the ball forward to Richard Cort. Richard Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Swift. Marcus Swift knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.02
Gilles Owen lofts the ball long. Ian Oakley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
66.12
Jonathan Benali kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Hendry. Paul Hendry chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Barton. Steve Barton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph White.
67.57
Richard Cort makes a simple pass to Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
72.56
Matthew Chadwick advances with the ball. Matthew Chadwick goes all the way! Matthew Chadwick tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Roel Koevermans had no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
78.52
Matthew Chadwick flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
79.43
Paul Hendry flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Roel Koevermans who gathers it comfortably.
81.11
Corentin Mercier makes a probing pass to Marcus Swift. Marcus Swift goes all the way! Marcus Swift shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Jonathan Fenton!
84.12
Stuart Brady flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Smith. Morris Smith flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Deane. Del Deane knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Florian Kuzorra.
85.10
Ralph White surges forward with the ball. Ralph White knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcus Swift. Marcus Swift tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Jonathan Fenton!
90.00
Matthew Chadwick knocks the ball forward to Luke Shearer. Luke Shearer shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Roel Koevermans!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
39.1%
60.9%
Play Area
28.7%
44.8%
26.4%
Scorers