Match Report


Northampton TownNorthampton Town     AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
George WatersG. Waters49
G
1
G
56Sylvain OakesS. Oakes
Gareth ProctorG. Proctor59
D
2
D
58Miguel GarridoM. Garrido
Daniel LofthouseD. Lofthouse55
D
3
D
53Matt DichioM. Dichio
Martin Lua-LuaM. Lua-Lua52
D
4
D
51Jon LofthouseJ. Lofthouse
Mervin McManamanM. McManaman52
D
5
D
49Alfred ScowcroftA. Scowcroft
Marcus GerrardM. Gerrard55
M
6
D
48Peter FlintlockP. Flintlock
Stefano MarchegianiS. Marchegiani53
M
7
M
54Teddy WetherallT. Wetherall
Mike NichollsM. Nicholls53
M
8
M
54Tommy PhilipsT. Philips
Said DitewigS. Ditewig58
A
9captain
A
57Bakary BergB. Berg
Graeme BeckhamG. Beckham49
A
captain10
A
57Omer RichardsO. Richards
Liam MilburnL. Milburn49
A
11
A
53Moritz GeisM. Geis
 
Oliver SeelerO. Seeler49
D
12
M
53Lars SachsL. Sachs
Ugo EustaceU. Eustace47
M
13
A
53Lee RobsonL. Robson
Graham GowerG. Gower45
D
14
M
51Sebastian MüllerS. Müller

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 4,365 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Northampton Town are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Butt.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth get the match underway!
6.04
Marcus Gerrard hacks Peter Flintlock from behind! The referee warns Marcus Gerrard to calm down! Peter Flintlock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.09
Matt Dichio makes a simple pass to Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Richards. Omer Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis makes a looping header on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.58
Mike Nicholls sees Said Ditewig in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Said Ditewig threads a neat ball through to Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
16.54
Martin Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Stefano Marchegiani. Stefano Marchegiani makes a simple pass to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
20.02
Tommy Philips hits a low pass to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.52
Mike Nicholls threads a neat ball through to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig rushes past Alfred Scowcroft! Some silky footwork from Said Ditewig provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is shockingly off target!
34.19
Stefano Marchegiani knocks the ball forward to Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn skips past Matt Dichio! Liam Milburn takes a shot at goal. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Northampton Town are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.19
Teddy Wetherall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Richards. Omer Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
40.22
Matt Dichio catches Liam Milburn on the ankles. The referee warns Matt Dichio to calm down! Liam Milburn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.17
Stefano Marchegiani sees Liam Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Milburn shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Northampton Town appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Northampton Town kick off and get the second half underway!
49.37
Daniel Lofthouse catches Moritz Geis on the ankles. Daniel Lofthouse is given a warning by the referee! Moritz Geis stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.05
Stefano Marchegiani knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Milburn. Liam Milburn tries a spectacular long range effort his aim is horrendously poor!
59.43
Tommy Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Richards. Omer Richards gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.43
AFC Bournemouth have made 2 substitutions with Lars Sachs replacing Matt Dichio and Lee Robson replacing Teddy Wetherall .
63.03
With a delightful solo run, Lee Robson stretches the opposition's defence. Lee Robson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.19
Martin Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Gerrard. Marcus Gerrard runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Marcus Gerrard finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
67.17
Lee Robson flicks a high pass forward to Moritz Geis who brings the ball under control. Moritz Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.43
Marcus Gerrard kicks a strong pass forward to Said Ditewig. Said Ditewig skips past Lars Sachs! Some silky footwork from Said Ditewig provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
72.48
Marcus Gerrard makes a beautiful solo run. Marcus Gerrard controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Said Ditewig through on goal. Said Ditewig cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
75.54
Showing composure, Tommy Philips picks a pass forward to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Richards. Omer Richards makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Gareth Proctor. Excellent block.
77.01
AFC Bournemouth have made a substitution with Sebastian Müller replacing Bakary Berg .
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Northampton Town

AFC Bournemouth
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
58.6%
41.4%
Play Area
24.3%
47.1%
28.6%

Scorers
Graeme Beckham 11
Said Ditewig 72
Bakary Berg 20
Omer Richards 59

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Said Ditewig of Northampton Town

Match Ratings
1.George Waters (GK)
6
2.Gareth Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Lofthouse (DEF)
6
4.Martin Lua-Lua (DEF)
6
5.Mervin McManaman (DEF)
6
6.Marcus Gerrard (MID)
7
7.Stefano Marchegiani (MID)
7
8.Mike Nicholls (MID)
6
9.Said Ditewig (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Graeme Beckham (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Liam Milburn (ATT)
6
 
12.Oliver Seeler (DEF)
0
13.Ugo Eustace (MID)
0
14.Graham Gower (DEF)
0

1.Sylvain Oakes (GK)
6
2.Miguel Garrido (DEF)
6
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)goal scored
8
10.Omer Richards (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Moritz Geis (ATT)
6
 
12.Lars Sachs (MID)
6
13.Lee Robson (ATT)
6
14.Sebastian Müller (MID)
6