Bournemouth Sports closed the gap on league leaders Dorchester Sports to 5 points by securing a 3-2 win against Blandford United in a very eventful game at Chapel Gate. 

The hosts started brightly and went ahead on 7 minutes when a Taylor Webb shot was parried by Royals goalkeeper Harry Foden and James Bergin followed up to finish from close range. Blandford responded well and saw a long range effort hit the crossbar in the 16th minute.

Bournemouth were reduced to 10 men on 37 minutes when Dan Edwards received his marching orders for a hand ball on the goal line following a Blandford corner. The resulting spot kick was missed as the hosts breathed a sigh of relief. However Blandford would find themselves back on level terms in the 43rd minute when a Jake Ford shot took a wicked deflection and nestled in the far corner. HT 1-1

The second half saw a cross shot from Sports striker Sam Darlow come off the crossbar as the hosts worked tirelessly and despite being a man down still posed an attacking threat. 

Blandford went ahead in the 78th minute through Ben Knight who converted from a corner with his effort hitting the underside of the bar and deemed to have crossed the line. 

Bournemouth responded superbly and were back on level terms within a minute when a long throw from substitute Jake Perch caused some confusion in the Blandford defence with a player handling an effort inside the area. Sam Darlow converted the resulting penalty kick for his 25th goal of the season. 

The men from Chapel Gate weren’t finished yet as full back Max Norris delivered a superb free kick into the area, Central defender Tommy White connected perfectly with a header which was parried on the line only for Jamie Trimble to force it in from close range to give the hosts a 3-2 lead. 

Veteran Blandford striker Mark Ford saw his volley go wide of the target in the 88th minute before Bournemouth keeper Ryan Knibbs pulled off a fine save deep into injury time to earn his side 3 precious points.

Bournemouth are now on 65 points with 3 games in hand on league leaders Dorchester Sports who have completed all their games and are on 70 points. 

Bournemouth – Ryan Knibbs, Matt Ellis, Max Norris, Tommy White, Cameron Shaw, Dan Edwards, Jamie Trimble, Taylor Webb, Sam Darlow, Josh Moody, James Bergin

Substitutions – Joe White for Josh Moody (60) Jake Perch for James Bergin (75) 

Picture – Bournemouth Sports players celebrate going 3-2 ahead. 

Bournemouth Sports secured an impressive 3-0 away win at Westland Sports to keep their title hopes alive. 

The game was fairly even in the opening exchanges as both teams weighed each other up. Sam Darlow saw his flicked header from a corner come off the crossbar whilst at the other end the hosts almost took advantage of some hesitation in the Bournemouth defence when a striker lobbed keeper Ryan Knibbs, but saw his effort go narrowly wide. 

James Bergin saw a great strike from just outside the area following a Bournemouth corner sail agonisingly over whilst Westland Sports had the ball in the net in the 38th minute, but the goal was ruled out for offside. The men from Chapel Gate would break the deadlock just before half time when a great cross from James Bergin was converted at close range by Taylor Webb. HT 0-1

Bournemouth found another level in the second half and went ahead in the 47th minute when Taylor Webb was played in from a great pass by Sam Darlow and fired past Westland Keeper Harrison Wallis. Indeed Webb almost completed a hat-trick when his pace got him in on goal in the 55th minute, but on this occasion was denied by a good save from Wallis. 

The visitors had two great opportunities to go further ahead with both Sam Darlow and Josh Moody seeing efforts go close. However in the 75th minute central defender Cameron Shaw headed home a James Bergin corner to secure the points. Josh Moody almost added a 4th heading over from a cross delivered by Sports player coach Joe White. 

Westland Sports caused a few problems from set pieces during the half by found a stubborn Bournemouth defence difficult to breakdown. The win sees Bournemouth in 3rd place on 56 points, 8 points behind the leaders Dorchester Sports, but with 4 games in hand on them. 

Bournemouth – Ryan Knibbs, Jake Perch, Matt Ellis, Tommy White, Cameron Shaw, Taylor Edwards, Dan Edwards, Taylor Webb, Sam Darlow, Josh Moody, James Bergin

Substitutions – Joe White for Taylor Webb (75), Jamie Trimble for Josh Moody (76), Tom Beckett for Dan Edwards (82) Arche Southern for Josh Moody (84) 

Picture – Bournemouth Sports players congratulate Cameron Shaw on scoring the 3rd goal of the afternoon.

Bournemouth Sports returned to winning ways with a convincing 5-0 win against Balti Sports from Weymouth. 

The hosts got off to a perfect start when Josh Moody fired home with a low shot just outside the box following good work by midfielder Dan Edwards. 

Bournemouth went close on several other occasions during the half with James Bergin seeing his effort go off the post, Jake Perch almost scored his first goal for the club with a powerful strike outside the area which was headed off the line by a Balti player following a set play and Josh Moody seeing his header saved on the line following the resulting corner. 

Balti caused a few problems occasionally with a high press, but not really creating any clear cut chances from it. However Bournemouth keeper Ryan Knibbs needed to be alert just before half time making a great save from a well struck free kick. HT 1-0

Into the second half and the hosts seemed to step up a level with striker Sam Darlow scoring in the 52nd minute. Josh Moody added his second of the afternoon and a third for Bournemouth in the 63rd minute finishing off when played in by Jake Perch. Substitute Taylor Webb almost added a 4th for Bournemouth when played in, but was denied by the Balti Keeper. 

However, the hosts did score the 4th goal in the 78th minute when Sam Darlow converted from close range following a cross by Taylor Webb and he would complete his hat-trick just before the final whistle with a powerful header from a Dan Edwards cross making it 20 goals for the season now for the Bournemouth Sports marksman. FT 5-0

Bournemouth – Ryan Knibbs, Matt Ellis, Max Norris, Tommy White, Cameron Shaw, Taylor Edwards, Dan Edwards, Jake Perch, Sam Darlow, Josh Moody, James Bergin 

Subs – Ben Mckenzie for Taylor Edwards (63), Taylor Webb for James Bergin (65), Joe White for Tommy White (75), Arche Southern for Josh Moody (77) 

Picture – Goalscorer Sam Darlow with team mates Jake Perch & Taylor Webb

Bournemouth Sports returned to winning ways following their Hampshire Trophy cup exit last weekend with a solid 3-1 win and performance against Wimborne Town Reserves. 

The opening exchanges saw both sides have a decent amount of possession without really creating any clear cut chances. The hosts mainly represented by younger players showed plenty of energy and enthusiasm across the pitch making it difficult for the men from Chapel Gate to get a grip of the game. 

However Bournemouth would find themselves ahead with their first real attack in the 21st minute when winger James Bergin saw his low cross into the box converted into his own net by a Wimborne player. The goal gave the visitors a lift and four minutes later Matt Ellis scored, but was somewhat harshly ruled to have been offside. Sports Striker Sam Darlow headed over on 40 minutes from a great cross into the box by full back Max Norris whilst at the other end Bournemouth goalkeeper Ryan Knibbs was rarely troubled. 

HT 0-1

Bournemouth found another gear in the second half and striker Sam Darlow missed a good chance in the 57th minute, but made amends only one minute later firing home a fierce shot from the edge of the area for his 17th goal of the season giving Wimborne keeper Tom Thorne no chance. Matt Ellis scored the 3rd Bournemouth goal four minutes later converting from close range following good work by Josh Moody who’s low cross into the area was converted from close range. 

Wimborne pulled a consolation goal back in the 66th minute hitting Bournemouth on the break with Hector Rayner grabbing the goal whilst in the latter stages of the game the men from Chapel Gate couldn’t extend their lead despite good efforts from both Josh Moody & Taylor Webb. 

Bournemouth currently 3rd in the league table on 49 points are 3 points behind current leaders Dorchester Sports on 52 points, but with four games in hand. Next Saturday Bournemouth Sports host Cobham Sports who are currently in 2nd place and on 50 points who have played two more games.

Bournemouth – Ryan Knibbs, Jake Perch, Max Norris, Eddie Myers, Cam Shaw, Taylor Edwards, Dan Edwards, Josh Moody, Matt Ellis, Sam Darlow, James Bergin

Subs – Taylor Webb for Matt Ellis (70), Tom Beckett for Dan Edwards (85), Max Mountford for Sam Darlow (85)

Picture – Bournemouth Sports players congratulate scorer Sam Darlow on putting his side 2-0 ahead. 

Bournemouth Sports saw their impressive 21 league game unbeaten run come to an end at the hands of in form Swanage Town & Herston themselves also unbeaten in the league since early September on a blustery winters afternoon at Chapel Gate. 

As was evident last Saturday the hosts got off to a poor start falling behind in the third minute when failing to close down Charlie Brassington out wide who’s cross into the box was converted by Ocean Smith following up his initial effort which came off the post to give the Swans the lead. 

Bournemouth would soon find themselves back on level terms through winger James Bergin who levelled for the hosts in the 18th minute following a great through ball from Sports midfielder Dan Edwards making that 15 goals for the season to date for Bergin. A succession of corners, free-kicks & long throws failed to trouble the Swans defence which was superbly marshalled by the tall commanding central defender Ogun Gundogdu.

The visitors from Swanage went ahead shortly afterwards when the pacy Cody Moore went on an impressive run evading several Bournemouth players before squaring to Albie Turner to fire past Sports keeper Ryan Knibbs to restore the visitors lead. HT 1-2

Into the second half and with the wind picking up and changing direction the hosts struggled against it and despite having the majority of possession still failed to create any clear cut chances. The Swans by contrast played on the break utilising the pace of Moore & Smith. Both keepers were rarely troubled during the second half, but despite the hosts having lots of possession and numerous set plays it was the same story as the first half in that they were unable to break through the stubborn Swanage defence. 

It was a great result for the Swans as they climb to 6th place in the table and are now 13 games unbeaten in the league campaign stretching back to September. 

Bournemouth – Ryan Knibbs, Jake Perch, Matt Ellis, Eddie Myers, Tommy White, Taylor Edwards, Dan Edwards, Jamie Trimble, Jack Voisey, Sam Darlow, James Bergin

Substitutions – Max Norris for Matt Ellis (60), Tom Beckett for Jamie Trimble (60), Taylor Webb for Taylor Edwards (75) 

Picture – Bournemouth Sports Man of the Match – Dan Edwards

Bournemouth Sports secured a 4-1 win at home to Bridport Reserves to maintain their unbeaten start to the league season which now stretches back to 21 games including those from the back end of the last campaign. 

The visitors took a lead very early on in the game when the hosts were all over the place defensively enabling Stan Woodhouse to finish superbly from just outside the box past Sports keeper Luke Bardsley. 

Bournemouth offered very little in the first half despite having the majority of the ball as they really struggled to create chances and opportunities. The only real chance saw a shot from Josh Moody saved by Bridport keeper Archie Kershaw. HT 0-1 

Early on in the second half and against the run of play Bridport broke away and were denied superbly by Sports keeper Luke Bardsley in a one on one situation. Substitute Jack Voisey levelled in the 65th minute converting from close range inside the box following a long throw by Dan Edwards. The goal lifted the hosts who now seemed to find another gear. 

Moreover just four minutes later Striker Sam Darlow fired his side ahead with a great strike from just outside the box and again on 75 minutes would grab his 14th goal of the season with a well placed shot into the corner of the goal following great play by full back Jake Perch. 

Moments from time substitute Gabriel Spennato would make it 4-1 following up from a shot by James Bergin which was parried by Kershaw to make the scoreline respectable. 

Bournemouth – Luke Bardsley, Jake Perch, Max Norris, Eddie Myers, Taylor Edwards, Cameron Shaw, Josh Moody, Dan Edwards, Tom Beckett, Sam Darlow, Matt Ellis

Substitutions – Jack Voisey for Matt Ellis (45), James Bergin for Tom Beckett (45), Jamie Trimble for Dan Edwards (60), Gabriel Spennato for Josh Moody (80) 

Picture – Sam Darlow celebrating having fired Sports 2-1 ahead. 

Bournemouth Sports maintain pole position in the Dorset Premier League following a fine 4-2 win at Portland. The win sees the men from Chapel Gate extend their unbeaten run to 20 games (including those from the back end of last season). 

Despite having the lions share of possession in the early stages it was the hosts who took the lead against the run of play in the 17th minute when Ryan Mckechnie scored with a good shot from outside the box which went in off the far post giving Bournemouth keeper Ryan Knibbs no chance. Sports were soon back on level terms when midfielder Josh Moody scored with a brilliant free kick from just outside the area in the 24th minute. 

Just 3 minutes later the visitors went ahead when a long throw from Dan Edwards was flicked on for James Bergin to volley home for his 14th goal of the season. Sports were very much on the front foot now and striker Sam Darlow almost scored, but saw his header from a cross go marginally over. However in the 40th minute Josh Moody would find himself on the scoresheet again chasing down a back pass to keeper Sam Moggeridge who’s clearance hit Moody and flew into the goal. HT 1-3

Into the second half and Portland started brightly and went close with a header just over the bar from a corner in the 55th minute. At the other end Josh Moody also went close, but saw his header sail just over the bar. Sports went further ahead following clever play by substitute Max Mountford who picked out Jack Voisey to fire home in the 67th minute. Fellow substitute Gabriel Spennato went close late on before Portland grabbed a 2nd goal of the game when Josh Camp capitalised on a poor back pass to fire home inside the area. 2-4 FT

Bournemouth – Ryan Knibbs, Jake Perch, Matt Ellis, Tommy White, Eddie Myers, Taylor Edwards, Dan Edwards, Josh Moody, Jack Voisey, Sam Darlow, James Bergin 

Substitutes – Tom  Beckett for Dan Edwards (60) Max Mountford for Sam Darlow (63), Taylor Webb for James Bergin (75), Gabriel Spennato for Josh Moody (75)

Picture – Bournemouth players celebrating the 4th goal of the afternoon

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Bournemouth Sports claimed pole position in the Dorset Premier League with a 4-1 win away at Poole Borough in a somewhat scrappy game.

The hosts went close early on when a player shot from just outside the area and saw his effort go narrowly wide of the post. At the other end Sports Winger James Bergin blazed over from close range before the visitors took the lead on the half hour mark in controversial circumstances. Striker Sam Darlow converted from close range from a Bergin cross and initially the goal was not given, but once the referee consulted his linesman the goal was awarded much to the frustration of the home players, staff and support. 

Poole Borough were back on level terms soon after when confusion in the Bournemouth defence enabled the player to fire past Ryan Knibbs from just inside the area. 

The men from Chapel Gate soon found themselves ahead on 38 minutes when midfielder Dan Edwards scored his first goal for the club converting from close range following a good cross into the box by James Bergin. Moreover they would extend their lead to 3 1 moments later when central defender Tommy White headed home from a set play. HT 1-3

The second half was a scrappy affair with neither team finding much momentum and patterns of play often breaking down. In fact Bournemouth Sports would have to wait until the 80th minute before adding a 4th goal. Following great play down the right hand side between Jake Perch & Matt Ellis, it was Ellis cross that was converted by Sports striker Sam Darlow scoring his 12th goal of the season, securing the win, 3 points, see his side go top of the league and unbeaten in the last 19 league games stretching back to the end of last season. FT 1-4

Bournemouth – Ryan Knibbs, Jake Perch, Max Norris, Dan Edwards, Cameron Shaw, Tommy White, Taylor Edwards, Jamie Trimble, Matt Ellis, Sam Darlow, James Bergin 

Substitutions – Tom Beckett for Jamie Trimble (60), Max Mountford for James Bergin (80)

Picture –  Dan Edwards with fellow midfielders Jamie Trimble & Taylor Edwards