Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Southampton. A crowd of 9,386 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both AFC Bournemouth and Southampton are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Carl Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.16
Southampton are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate AFC Bournemouth's defence.
6.12
Dean Terry knocks the ball forward to Corentin Mercier. Corentin Mercier flicks the ball to his team mate, Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
16.29
Greg Terry knocks the ball to his team mate, Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.05
Joe Grimandi makes a simple pass to Corentin Mercier. Corentin Mercier decides to run forward with the ball. Corentin Mercier shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
30.21
Dean Terry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Lawrence. Nick Lawrence makes a simple pass to Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani shoots from just inside the box. Richard Nicholls is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
33.57
Corentin Mercier sees space and advances. Corentin Mercier whips in a cross ball towards Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Richard Nicholls.
36.58
Gary Vernazza threads the ball through to Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Dave Boateng has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.16
Corentin Mercier threads the ball through to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
Southampton kick off!
51.23
Greg Terry kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Ferdinand.
55.51
Dean Terry threads the ball through to Greg Terry. Greg Terry flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.49
Carl Watson makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Watson finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
61.38
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.37
Carl Watson brings the ball forward. Carl Watson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
67.04
Robert Ferdinand decides to run forward with the ball. Robert Ferdinand sees space and advances. Robert Ferdinand plays a perfect one-two with Teddy Gascoigne and rushes in on goal... Robert Ferdinand takes a shot at goal. Robert Ferdinand scores for Southampton!!
73.00
Joe Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Terry. Greg Terry makes a simple pass to Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Brooking.
77.05
Greg Terry sees a break and surges forward. Greg Terry whips in a cross ball towards Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
78.58
Scott Lightfoot passes the ball forward to Diego Adjaoud. Diego Adjaoud chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Richard Nicholls!
81.38
AFC Bournemouth are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Southampton's defence.
83.18
Greg Terry decides to run forward with the ball. Greg Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Oakley. Ian Oakley directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Robert Ferdinand of Southampton
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
21.5%
53.2%
25.3%