Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sylvain OakesS. Oakes56
G
1
G
60Luís SalgadoL. Salgado
Miguel GarridoM. Garrido58
D
2
D
62Kevin ArmstrongK. Armstrong
Matt DichioM. Dichio53
D
3captain
D
58John CollymoreJ. Collymore
Jon LofthouseJ. Lofthouse51
D
4
D
58Jose Javier MenendezJ. Menendez
Alfred ScowcroftA. Scowcroft49
D
5
D
50Titus VassellT. Vassell
Peter FlintlockP. Flintlock48
D
6
M
74Steve RizaS. Riza
Teddy WetherallT. Wetherall54
M
7
M
70Pier G. SemioliP. Semioli
Tommy PhilipsT. Philips54
M
8
M
62Kevin ClelandK. Cleland
Bakary BergB. Berg57
A
captain9
M
49Gary BloomerG. Bloomer
Omer RichardsO. Richards57
A
10
A
71Nicky PriestleyN. Priestley
Lee RobsonL. Robson53
A
11
A
64Dave MurphyD. Murphy
 
Lars SachsL. Sachs53
M
12
A
57Phil MasonP. Mason
Moritz GeisM. Geis52
A
13
A
51Clive GardnerC. Gardner
Michael UnsworthM. Unsworth50
M
14
D
49Anthony ButtA. Butt

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Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 4,630 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Dichio.


0.00
The whistle blows and Blackburn Rovers get the match underway!
12.13
Gary Bloomer passes the ball forward to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Scowcroft.
15.16
Miguel Garrido hits a low pass to Tommy Philips. Tommy Philips knocks the ball forward to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Robson. Jose Javier Menendez catches Lee Robson on the ankles. Lee Robson appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
18.44
Pier G. Semioli hacks Tommy Philips from behind! The referee brings Pier G. Semioli to one side and gives him a warning! Tommy Philips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.55
Teddy Wetherall passes the ball forward to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Omer Richards through on goal. Omer Richards side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
26.05
Tommy Philips comes in with a late challenge on Kevin Cleland. The referee brings Tommy Philips to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Cleland hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.36
Jose Javier Menendez hits a low pass to Pier G. Semioli. Pier G. Semioli hits a low pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Dichio.
36.27
Teddy Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Lee Robson. Lee Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Richards. Omer Richards makes a convincing header but Luís Salgado reads it well. Good save!
38.43
Kevin Cleland makes a probing pass to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy runs straight at the defence! Dave Murphy rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sylvain Oakes.
39.57
Gary Bloomer takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Bakary Berg reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
47.39
Tommy Philips brings the ball forward. Tommy Philips lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Robson. Lee Robson jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Lee Robson!
51.11
Matt Dichio knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Robson. Lee Robson beats his man to it with a header. Magnificent save by Luís Salgado!
53.55
Miguel Garrido clumsily knocks into Nicky Priestley. The referee calls over Miguel Garrido and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Priestley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.11
Tommy Philips flicks a high pass forward to Bakary Berg who brings the ball under control. Bakary Berg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Armstrong.
57.30
Kevin Cleland chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy sees Nicky Priestley just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nicky Priestley cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Sylvain Oakes. Excellent save.
60.10
AFC Bournemouth have made 2 substitutions with Lars Sachs replacing Matt Dichio and Moritz Geis replacing Teddy Wetherall .
66.18
Moritz Geis flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Berg collects the pass. Bakary Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luís Salgado who gathers it comfortably.
71.25
Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Dave Murphy who brings the ball under control. Dave Murphy makes a probing pass between the defence to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
72.19
Jose Javier Menendez comes in with a late challenge on Bakary Berg. The referee warns Jose Javier Menendez to calm down! Bakary Berg hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.09
Kevin Cleland knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy makes a probing pass to Nicky Priestley but he's offside!
77.54
AFC Bournemouth have made a substitution with Michael Unsworth replacing Bakary Berg .
79.14
Kevin Cleland makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Cleland flicks the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Sylvain Oakes!
81.13
Pier G. Semioli advances with the ball. Pier G. Semioli threads a neat ball through to Dave Murphy. Dave Murphy makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.43
Kevin Cleland sees Dave Murphy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Murphy shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
87.28
Gary Bloomer passes the ball forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
John Collymore flicks a high pass forward. Steve Riza controls it well on his chest. Steve Riza kicks a strong pass forward to Nicky Priestley. Nicky Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Murphy but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
32.4%
50%
17.6%

Scorers
Lee Robson 47
Dave Murphy 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Murphy of Blackburn Rovers

Match Ratings
1.Sylvain Oakes (GK)
7
2.Miguel Garrido (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Matt Dichio (DEF)
6
4.Jon Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Scowcroft (DEF)
6
6.Peter Flintlock (DEF)
6
7.Teddy Wetherall (MID)
6
8.Tommy Philips (MID)
7
9.Bakary Berg (ATT)
6
10.Omer Richards (ATT)
6
11.Lee Robson (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Lars Sachs (MID)
6
13.Moritz Geis (ATT)
6
14.Michael Unsworth (MID)
6

1.Luís Salgado (GK)
6
2.Kevin Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.John Collymore (DEF)
6
4.Jose Javier Menendez (DEF)
6
5.Titus Vassell (DEF)
6
6.Steve Riza (MID)
6
7.Pier G. Semioli (MID)
7
8.Kevin Cleland (MID)
8
9.Gary Bloomer (MID)
6
10.Nicky Priestley (ATT)
6
11.Dave Murphy (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Phil Mason (ATT)
0
13.Clive Gardner (ATT)
0
14.Anthony Butt (DEF)
0