Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     MiddlesbroughMiddlesbrough
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Sylvain OakesS. Oakes57
G
1
G
67Paolo YoudsP. Youds
Matt DichioM. Dichio53
D
2
D
65Ian JobsonI. Jobson
Rainer SeibertR. Seibert52
D
3
D
55Benoit BallottaB. Ballotta
Jon LofthouseJ. Lofthouse51
D
4
D
54Stan SheringhamS. Sheringham
Alfred ScowcroftA. Scowcroft49
D
5
D
51Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider
Peter FlintlockP. Flintlock49
D
6
M
61Andy StrachanA. Strachan
Lars SachsL. Sachs54
M
7captain
M
55David GrondinD. Grondin
Teddy WetherallT. Wetherall54
M
8
M
49Chris DeaneC. Deane
Bakary BergB. Berg57
A
captain9
A
57David GrondinD. Grondin
Moritz GeisM. Geis54
A
10
A
54Dietmar ZieglerD. Ziegler
Lee RobsonL. Robson53
A
11
A
49Darius JacobsD. Jacobs
 
Sebastian MüllerS. Müller51
M
12
G
55Des DraperD. Draper
Michael UnsworthM. Unsworth50
M
13
A
48Adam ColeA. Cole
Gavin VernazzaG. Vernazza49
M
14
D
45Adam MersonA. Merson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 4,799 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good 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 Jason Cooke.


0.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the match underway!
3.53
Lars Sachs clumsily knocks into Chris Deane. The referee calls over Lars Sachs and warns him to calm down! Chris Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.46
Jonas Rohrschneider comes in with a late challenge on Lee Robson. The referee calls over Jonas Rohrschneider and warns him to calm down! Lee Robson stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.25
Lars Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Lee Robson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lee Robson knocks in a cross ball towards Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
8.16
Chris Deane runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler makes a looping header on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.03
Lars Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Lee Robson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lee Robson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stan Sheringham.
14.28
David Grondin flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler advances inside the box! Dietmar Ziegler looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.03
Chris Deane surges forward with the ball. Chris Deane shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
20.55
Andy Strachan sees David Grondin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Grondin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
22.53
Jon Lofthouse flicks a high ball forward to Lars Sachs who takes it down. Lars Sachs makes a beautiful solo run. Lars Sachs shoots from outside the area. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
28.32
Peter Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Lars Sachs who brings the ball under control. Lars Sachs kicks a strong pass forward to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Bakary Berg!
32.01
Teddy Wetherall flicks the ball to his team mate, Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis whips in a cross ball towards Lee Robson. Lee Robson makes a convincing header but is denied by Paolo Youds. Excellent save.
33.39
Benoit Ballotta chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin darts forward. David Grondin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jon Lofthouse.
34.04
Chris Deane chips the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.29
Alfred Scowcroft sees space and advances. Alfred Scowcroft threads a neat ball through to Lee Robson. Lee Robson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.08
Teddy Wetherall threads a neat ball through to Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
42.26
David Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler knocks in a cross ball towards Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs beats his man to it with a header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
David Grondin takes it forward alone. David Grondin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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
Middlesbrough kick off!
48.08
AFC Bournemouth's packed defence is making it hard for their opposition to get back into the game.
59.50
David Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, David Grondin. David Grondin shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
60.47
AFC Bournemouth have made 2 substitutions with Sebastian Müller replacing Rainer Seibert and Michael Unsworth replacing Lars Sachs .
61.50
Michael Unsworth knocks the ball to his team mate, Bakary Berg. Bakary Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Lee Robson. Lee Robson makes a deft header. Magnificent block by Ian Jobson!
63.52
Chris Deane receives the ball from a throw-in from David Grondin. With a delightful solo run, Chris Deane stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Deane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alfred Scowcroft.
69.58
Teddy Wetherall makes a simple pass to Moritz Geis. Moritz Geis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.34
Andy Strachan plays the ball forward to David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Peter Flintlock.
72.09
Benoit Ballotta knocks the ball to his team mate, Andy Strachan. Andy Strachan flicks the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Sylvain Oakes smothers it!
73.12
David Grondin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs plays a one-two with Dietmar Ziegler and rushes in on goal... Peter Flintlock clumsily knocks into Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
75.17
Andy Strachan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darius Jacobs. Darius Jacobs lofts in a cross ball towards Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Sylvain Oakes had no chance!! Goal for Middlesbrough!
77.17
AFC Bournemouth have made a substitution with Gavin Vernazza replacing Bakary Berg .
79.06
David Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Dietmar Ziegler. Dietmar Ziegler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.39
Chris Deane hits a low pass to David Grondin. David Grondin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sebastian Müller.
83.07
Stan Sheringham hacks Gavin Vernazza from behind! Stan Sheringham is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Vernazza runs off the knock.
84.15
Chris Deane flicks a high pass forward to David Grondin who brings the ball under control. David Grondin shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Middlesbrough
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
28.6%
48.8%
22.6%

Scorers
Bakary Berg 28
Dietmar Ziegler 75

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Bakary Berg of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Sylvain Oakes (GK)
7
2.Matt Dichio (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Seibert (DEF)
6
4.Jon Lofthouse (DEF)
6
5.Alfred Scowcroft (DEF)
7
6.Peter Flintlock (DEF)
6
7.Lars Sachs (MID)
7
8.Teddy Wetherall (MID)
7
9.Bakary Berg (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Moritz Geis (ATT)
6
11.Lee Robson (ATT)
6
 
12.Sebastian Müller (MID)
6
13.Michael Unsworth (MID)
6
14.Gavin Vernazza (MID)
6

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