In a match corresponding to Matchday 15 of the Premier League, Bournemouth and Chelsea fought to a goalless draw, unable to find the back of the net.
A close-range effort from Alejandro Garnacho struck the woodwork just 5 minutes into the second half, preventing Chelsea from taking the lead.
The standout performer of the match was Chelsea’s goalkeeper, Robert Sánchez, who demonstrated his skills by making 5 crucial saves and completing 32 successful passes.
Alex Scott also had a notable game for Bournemouth, achieving 34 successful passes and winning 4 tackles to help maintain the deadlock.
Coach Andoni Iraola fielded a 4-5-1 formation for Bournemouth, featuring Djordje Petrovic in goal, with a defensive line consisting of Adam Smith, Bafodé Diakité, Marcos Senesi, and Adrien Truffert. The midfield featured Alex Scott, Alex Jiménez, Marcus Tavernier, Justin Kluivert, and Antoine Semenyo, with Evanilson leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s manager Enzo Maresca opted for a similar 4-5-1 setup, with Robert Sánchez guarding the net. Defenders Malo Gusto, Wesley Fofana, Trevoh Chalobah, and Marc Cucurella were joined by Reece James, Enzo Fernández, Pedro Neto, Cole Palmer, and Alejandro Garnacho in midfield, while Liam Delap spearheaded the offensive line.
The match, held at the Vitality Stadium, was officiated by Michael Oliver.
Looking ahead, Bournemouth will travel to face Manchester United, while Chelsea will host Everton in their next fixtures. As a result of this draw, Bournemouth sits 12th in the league standings with 20 points, while Chelsea remains in 4th place with 25 points.
Substitutions for Bournemouth
61’ 2H – Marcos Senesi out for James Hill
73’ 2H – Justin Kluivert out for David Brooks and Alex Jiménez out for Amine Adli
86’ 2H – Evanilson out for Enes Ünal
Substitutions for Chelsea
30’ 1H – Liam Delap out for Marc Guiu
59’ 2H – Cole Palmer out for João Pedro
76’ 2H – Alejandro Garnacho out for Estêvão Willian
Yellow Cards for Chelsea:
40’ 2H Marc Guiu (Unsporting behavior)
45’ 2H Pedro Neto (Insulting or disapproving of the referee)