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AFC Stoneham vs Bournemouth Match Report

Big scorelines are becoming ever so increasingly familiar with James’ side now, with Tuesdays empathic 6-0 victory over Phil Brown’s poppies a very appropriate response to the frustrating result and performance away at Hamble at the weekend. Duarte added 2 to his already impressive season goal tally as an controversial Owen Fee penalty, a clinical finish from Clarke and a double from Tyrell Sampson made the overall scoreline a pleasing one for the home side. 

For the first 20 minutes of the encounter neither side were able to obtain full control of the game, with Clarkes opening goal coming somewhat against the run of play. Bournemouth's only significant chances came before the opener with the side very much on the back foot for the rest of the game after conceding. Things got immediately very bad for Tuesday's opponents, after the ref sent Dan Bradford of Bournemouth off the field after conceding a penalty and antagonising the ref, that saw his side 2-0 down and down to 10 men. A heated response from Bournemouth's players and management after the controversial penalty saw the ref draw another red this time for one of the management team.

Stoneham were able to capitalise on their frustrated opponents and having an extra man on the pitch as Duarte slotted in a brilliant ball from Nagle to make it 3 to the hosts. Duarte repeated the trick minutes later, this time heading in a Ryan Cluett header to give the side a very comfortable 4 goal lead going into the break.

The second half was even more energetic than the first with the purps eager to add to the scoreline. Several missed opportunities came before Tyrell Sampson made it 5 to continue his illustrious form in purple this season. A close shot from Jim Orvis was followed by another goal from Sampson to make it his brace and 6 for his side.

Overall Phill Brown will reflect on yet another heavy defeat for his side who now have a fairly poor defensive record this season, whilst James Phillips will be delighted with yet another flurry of goals from his side, who have been brutal in front of goal in the league this season. 

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