Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Rotherham United. A crowd of 4,613 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the first half underway!
2.23
0-0Corentin Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
3.08
Richard Cort makes a simple pass to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.19
0-0Nick Lawrence threads the ball through to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales plays a perfect one-two with Gianluca Bazzani and rushes in on goal... Francisco Morales rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Mervin Salmon easily smothers it!
8.06
0-0Dion Wright sees space and advances. Dion Wright kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Croft.
12.05
Scott Lightfoot makes a simple pass to Corentin Mercier. Corentin Mercier threads the ball through to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Mervin Salmon easily smothers it!
15.22
0-0Gianluca Bazzani clumsily knocks into Callum Gallacher. The referee calls over Gianluca Bazzani and shows him a yellow card! Callum Gallacher stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.15
Florian Kuzorra advances with the ball. Florian Kuzorra threads the ball through to Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.03
Callum Gallacher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ralph Mustoe. Ralph Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.11
Scott Lightfoot makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Cort. Richard Cort knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani knocks in a cross ball towards Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
38.37
Scott Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Richard Cort. Richard Cort makes a simple pass to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
39.13
Ralph White chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Lawrence. Nick Lawrence chips the ball to his team mate, Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.59
Callum Gallacher passes the ball forward to Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann plays a perfect one-two with Paul Kahn and rushes in on goal... Ugo Mccann cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Rotherham United kick off!
47.34
0-0Rotherham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AFC Bournemouth's defence.
48.09
0-0Dion Wright catches Cesar Campos on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cesar Campos gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
51.29
Corentin Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.49
1-0Ralph White kicks a strong pass forward to Corentin Mercier. Corentin Mercier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani whips in a cross ball towards Levi Ferreira. Levi Ferreira directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Mervin Salmon has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
59.37
Florian Kuzorra knocks the ball to his team mate, Corentin Mercier. Corentin Mercier knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales takes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Mervin Salmon easily smothers it!
60.34
Nicky Croft threads the ball through to Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos makes a beautiful solo run. Cesar Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.02
Teddy Cadamarteri kicks a strong pass forward to Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph White.
66.32
Corentin Mercier brings the ball forward. Corentin Mercier tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Mervin Salmon manages to gather it comfortably.
67.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
73.19
Corentin Mercier takes it forward alone. Corentin Mercier goes all the way! Corentin Mercier cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
84.48
Ralph White threads the ball through to Corentin Mercier. Corentin Mercier decides to run forward with the ball. Corentin Mercier controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Mervin Salmon.
85.47
Nick Lawrence threads the ball through to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Mervin Salmon manages to gather it comfortably.
87.14
Cesar Campos threads the ball through to Ugo Mccann. Ugo Mccann whips in a cross ball towards Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn heads the ball goalwards but somehow Roel Koevermans manages to keep it out.
89.59
Nicky Croft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cesar Campos. Cesar Campos knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Kahn. Paul Kahn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Ralph White makes a simple pass to Nick Lawrence. Nick Lawrence makes a probing pass to Francisco Morales. Francisco Morales knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Cadamarteri.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
10
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.4%
36.6%
Play Area
24.4%
42.7%
32.9%
Scorers