Bournemouth 4:1 FC St. Pauli — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Harold William scored and kept a clean sheet as Bournemouth thrashed FC St. Pauli 4-1 in a Club Friendly; the defender's rare goal from a set piece helped turn a deficit into a comfortable win in a match that served as a final fitness test before the season proper.

FC St. Pauli took a surprise lead in the 22nd minute through Martijn Kaars, but Bournemouth responded within three minutes as Ben Doak equalised. The home side then took control when Harold William headed in from Alex Scott's delivery in the 37th minute, before Daniel Jebbison and Bafodé Diakité added further goals early in the second half to kill the contest.

Bournemouth bossed the game with 64% possession and won six corners to St. Pauli's two, reflecting their total control after the opening setback. Harold William was the standout with an 8.69 rating, scoring once as a defender and anchoring a back line that conceded only one early goal. With no next fixture scheduled, this friendly served its purpose as a sharp, efficient run-out.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Bournemouth vs FC St. Pauli?

Bournemouth 4-1 FC St. Pauli (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Martijn Kaars (22') for FC St. Pauli; Ben Doak (25') for Bournemouth; Harold William (37', assist Alex Scott) for Bournemouth; Daniel Jebbison (47') for Bournemouth; Bafodé Diakité (52') for Bournemouth.

Were there any cards in Bournemouth vs FC St. Pauli?

Yellow cards: null (Bournemouth); Joel Chima Fujita (FC St. Pauli).

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