Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Everton. A crowd of 8,818 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Everton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
Everton kick off!
2.35
Steve Merson barges into Gareth Beattie. The referee calls over Steve Merson and warns him to calm down! Gareth Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.08
Malcolm Keane threads the ball through to Martin Formon. Martin Formon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gilles Owen.
10.36
Michael Wright advances with the ball. Michael Wright plays a perfect one-two with Martin Formon and rushes in on goal... Michael Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
14.36
Corentin Mercier sees space and advances. Corentin Mercier makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Marc Hulme had no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
21.20
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.01
Malcolm Keane brings the ball forward. Malcolm Keane knocks in a cross ball towards Carl Newton. Carl Newton powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
24.10
Michael Wright decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Newton but he's offside!
26.28
Michael Wright threads the ball through to Martin Formon. Martin Formon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Newton but he's offside!
32.53
Malcolm Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Newton. Carl Newton shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Dave Boateng!
38.47
Michael Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Dave Boateng!
42.16
Malcolm Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Dave Boateng manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Mervin Burbage controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Keane. Malcolm Keane kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton whips in a cross ball towards Martin Formon. Martin Formon heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and AFC Bournemouth get the second half underway!
47.09
Corentin Mercier catches Atam Van Der Gouw on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Atam Van Der Gouw stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.03
Atam Van Der Gouw knocks the ball forward to Carl Newton. Carl Newton knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dave Boateng who gathers it comfortably.
61.04
Phil Rankin knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Burbage.
72.36
Mervin Burbage flicks the ball to his team mate, Atam Van Der Gouw. Atam Van Der Gouw chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Formon. Martin Formon plays a perfect one-two with Chris Clemence and rushes in on goal... Martin Formon takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Martin Formon!
78.16
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.48
Diego Adjaoud deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mervin Burbage.
89.38
Steve Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Keane. Malcolm Keane makes a probing pass to Carl Newton. Carl Newton whips in a cross ball towards Chris Clemence. Chris Clemence flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Dave Boateng!
90.00
Atam Van Der Gouw makes a simple pass to Martin Formon. Martin Formon whips in a cross ball towards Carl Newton. Carl Newton directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Martin Formon of Everton
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
34.4%
65.6%
Play Area
31.2%
46.9%
21.9%