Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sylvain OakesS. Oakes56
G
1
G
67Paolo YoudsP. Youds
Miguel GarridoM. Garrido58
D
2
D
65Ian JobsonI. Jobson
Matt DichioM. Dichio53
D
3
D
55Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta
Jon LofthouseJ. Lofthouse51
D
4
D
53Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham
Alfred ScowcroftA. Scowcroft49
D
5
D
51Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider
Peter FlintlockP. Flintlock48
D
6
M
61Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Teddy WetherallT. Wetherall54
M
7captain
M
60Vito PegoloV. Pegolo
Tommy PhilipsT. Philips54
M
8
M
55David GrondinD. Grondin
Bakary BergB. Berg57
A
captain9
A
64Chris FoxC. Fox
Omer RichardsO. Richards57
A
10
A
56David GrondinD. Grondin
Moritz GeisM. Geis53
A
11
A
52Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler
 
Lars SachsL. Sachs53
M
12
A
48Adam ColeA. Cole
Lee RobsonL. Robson53
A
13
A
48Darius JacobsD. Jacobs
Sebastian MüllerS. Müller51
M
14
D
45Adam MersonA. Merson

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Middlesbrough. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Phil Galli.


0.00
Middlesbrough kick off the first half!
3.55
With some swift thinking, Peter Flintlock plays the ball forward to Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall makes a simple pass to Omer Richards. Omer Richards sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.29
Benoit Ballotta threads a neat ball through to Vito Pegolo. Vito Pegolo makes a probing pass to Chris Fox. Chris Fox cuts inside the box! Chris Fox tries a spectacular strike but somehow Sylvain Oakes manages to keep it out.
6.28
Vito Pegolo chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Matt Dichio.
8.06
Tommy Philips flicks a high pass forward to Omer Richards who brings the ball under control. Omer Richards knocks the ball forward to Bakary Berg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
9.03
Jonas Rohrschneider makes a run forward as Stan Sheringham takes the throw-in. Jonas Rohrschneider skillfully chests the ball down. Jonas Rohrschneider threads a neat ball through to Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
10.15
Alfred Scowcroft deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Philips. Without breaking stride, Tommy Philips plays the ball forward to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
16.55
Andy Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Grondin. David Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Sylvain Oakes manages to keep it out.
22.47
Benoit Ballotta flicks a high pass forward. Andy Strachan controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Strachan plays the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sylvain Oakes who gathers it comfortably.
26.34
David Grondin flicks a high ball forward to David Grondin who takes it down. David Grondin shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Sylvain Oakes.
27.26
Jonas Rohrschneider takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Ian Jobson. Ian Jobson comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
28.25
Tommy Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg advances inside the box! Some good footwork from Bakary Berg provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
30.44
Seeing a gap ahead, Tommy Philips plays the ball forward to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Richards. Omer Richards is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Paolo Youds!
36.05
David Grondin flicks a high ball forward to Chris Fox who takes it down. Chris Fox shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Sylvain Oakes had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
39.52
Matt Dichio decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Dichio flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Richards. Omer Richards whips in a cross ball towards Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
44.09
Tommy Philips flicks a high pass forward. Bakary Berg controls it well on his chest. Bakary Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis makes a deft header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
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. Middlesbrough also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
48.41
Seeing a gap ahead, Andy Strachan plays the ball forward to Chris Fox. Chris Fox knocks in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
49.27
David Grondin passes the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Miguel Garrido.
54.23
Tommy Philips chips the ball to his team mate, Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.08
Tommy Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Richards. Omer Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Sheringham.
59.12
Ian Jobson flicks a high pass forward. David Grondin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. David Grondin kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Fox. Chris Fox knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alfred Scowcroft.
60.22
AFC Bournemouth appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
61.26
Alfred Scowcroft makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Wetherall. Teddy Wetherall makes a simple pass to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paolo Youds who gathers it comfortably.
67.30
Jonas Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Vito Pegolo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vito Pegolo makes a simple pass to Chris Fox. Chris Fox shoots from 20 yards but Sylvain Oakes reads it well. Good keeping!
69.18
Vito Pegolo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler lofts in a cross ball towards David Grondin. David Grondin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Sylvain Oakes is on top of it.
72.39
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.30
AFC Bournemouth have made a substitution with Sebastian Müller replacing Bakary Berg .
78.36
Vito Pegolo sees space and advances. Vito Pegolo finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.25
Vito Pegolo takes a long throw-in. Andy Strachan brings the ball forward. Andy Strachan shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
84.42
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
85.32
Jonas Rohrschneider brings the ball forward. With vision, Jonas Rohrschneider plays the ball forward to Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
89.23
Vito Pegolo flicks a high pass forward. Chris Fox holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Chris Fox shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
90.00
Jonas Rohrschneider plays the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. David Grondin shoots from distance but it flies wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Middlesbrough
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
9
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
34.1%
43.5%
22.4%

Scorers
Moritz Geis 44
Ian Jobson 27
Chris Fox 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Fox of Middlesbrough

Match Ratings
1.Sylvain Oakes (GK)
8
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)
7
10.Omer Richards (ATT)
6
11.Moritz Geis (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Lars Sachs (MID)
0
13.Lee Robson (ATT)
0
14.Sebastian Müller (MID)
6

1.Paolo Youds (GK)
6
2.Ian Jobson (DEF)goal scored
8
3.Benoit Ballotta (DEF)
6
4.Stan Sheringham (DEF)
6
5.Jonas Rohrschneider (DEF)
8
6.Andy Strachan (MID)
7
7.Vito Pegolo (MID)
7
8.David Grondin (MID)
8
9.Chris Fox (ATT)goal scored
9
10.David Grondin (ATT)
7
11.Dietmar Ziegler (ATT)
6
 
12.Adam Cole (ATT)
0
13.Darius Jacobs (ATT)
0
14.Adam Merson (DEF)
0