Match Report


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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,335 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Stan Crooks.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
3.35
Jacob Salako hacks Alfred Scowcroft from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alfred Scowcroft hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.53
Ugo Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio controls it well on his chest. Oscar Jr. Baronio threads the ball through to Jacob Salako but he's offside!
10.07
Miguel Garrido threads a neat ball through to Tommy Philips. Tommy Philips threads a neat ball through to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Benedetto Sturba.
15.11
Tommy Philips flicks a high pass forward. Moritz Geis controls it well on his chest. Moritz Geis whips in a cross ball towards Omer Richards. Omer Richards rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but Alistair Ball blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.54
Callum Thomson catches Teddy Wetherall on the ankles. The referee calls over Callum Thomson and warns him to calm down! Teddy Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.35
Ugo Kasper chips the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Scowcroft.
28.25
Teddy Wetherall catches Matthias Brückner on the ankles. The referee calls over Teddy Wetherall and shows him a yellow card! Matthias Brückner stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.23
Callum Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Philips. The referee warns Callum Thomson again to calm down! Tommy Philips grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.17
Matt Dichio flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Philips collects the pass. Tommy Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Richards. Omer Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.08
Matthias Brückner knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Baronio. Oscar Jr. Baronio plays a one-two with Jacob Salako and rushes in on goal... Oscar Jr. Baronio shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
Teddy Wetherall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
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. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off and get the second half underway!
49.57
Peter Flintlock runs forward with the ball. Peter Flintlock passes the ball forward to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
59.27
Alfred Scowcroft sees space and advances. Alfred Scowcroft hits a low pass to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Richards. Omer Richards rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.27
Sheffield United have made a substitution with Nicol˜ Castellini replacing Callum Thomson .
63.17
Nicol˜ Castellini catches Tommy Philips on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Philips hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.19
Craig Smith passes the ball forward to Ugo Kasper. Ugo Kasper flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Baronio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Baronio shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
71.53
Teddy Wetherall passes the ball forward to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis whips in a cross ball towards Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
75.28
Teddy Wetherall flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Berg controls it well on his chest. Bakary Berg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.28
AFC Bournemouth have made a substitution with Michael Unsworth replacing Bakary Berg .Sheffield United have made a substitution with Ashley Brown replacing Benedetto Sturba .
78.25
Darren Watson comes in with a late challenge on Teddy Wetherall. The referee brings Darren Watson to one side and gives him a warning! Teddy Wetherall stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.40
Teddy Wetherall hits a low pass to Michael Unsworth. Michael Unsworth puts a great ball through. Omer Richards runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.08
Without breaking stride, Robert Clarke plays the ball forward to Jacob Salako. Jacob Salako shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
31%
47.9%
21.1%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Jr. Baronio of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Sylvain Oakes (GK)
6
2.Miguel Garrido (DEF)
6
3.Matt Dichio (DEF)
6
4.Jon Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Scowcroft (DEF)
7
6.Peter Flintlock (DEF)
7
7.Teddy Wetherall (MID)yellow card
7
8.Tommy Philips (MID)
6
9.Bakary Berg (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Omer Richards (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Moritz Geis (ATT)
7
 
12.Lars Sachs (MID)
0
13.Lee Robson (ATT)
0
14.Michael Unsworth (MID)
6

1.Mike Eadie (GK)
6
2.Benedetto Sturba (DEF)
6
3.Alistair Ball (DEF)
6
4.Craig Smith (DEF)
6
5.Darren Watson (MID)
6
6.Robert Clarke (MID)
7
7.Ugo Kasper (MID)
6
8.Callum Thomson (MID)
5
9.Matthias Brückner (MID)
6
10.Jacob Salako (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Oscar Jr. Baronio (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Nicol˜ Castellini (GK)yellow card
5
13.Manuele Anastasi (DEF)
0
14.Ashley Brown (MID)
6