A Michael Symes brace helped move Bournemouth up to second in League One with a comfortable win over Exeter.
Symes opened the scoring early when he fired in from 15 yards after being afforded too much space by the defence.
Jamie Cureton hit the post for the Grecians before Marc Pugh made it 2-0 with an easy finish from close range.
The result was put beyond any doubt when Troy Archibald-Henville brought down Josh McQuoid and Symes blasted in his second from the penalty spot.
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe: "We were patient and defended really well. Whenever we went forward, we looked a real threat.
"The lads worked extremely well, full credit to Paul Tisdale's men though.
"We can play better than that. I always want more."
Exeter City manager Paul Tisdale told BBC Radio Devon: "It was a tough game but I'm not too unhappy with the team. I know it was a very difficult game and the scoreline doesn't look great but I'm not too unhappy.
"They played very well, they played their game extremely well and look an effective side.
"Although it's not a particularly impressive scoreline for us, we're not a bad team overnight and I think the players need a rest more than anything."
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Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Npower League One
Home Team
Score
Away Team
Time
Bournemouth
3-0
Exeter
FT
(HT 2-0)
Symes 2
Pugh 29
Symes (pen) 68
Bournemouth
01 Jalal
03 Garry
05 Pearce
06 Bartley (Hollands 88)
15 Smith
16 Wiggins
07 Pugh
08 Robinson
11 Feeney
17 McQuoid (Taylor 81)
24 Symes (Fletcher 85)
Substitutes
31 Stewart,
28 Cummings,
04 Cooper,
19 Hollands,
14 Taylor,
23 Bradbury,
33 Fletcher
Exeter
27 Jones
02 Tully
03 Duffy (Noble 38)
05 Archibald-Henville
11 Golbourne
18 Jones
04 Dunne (Thomson 62)
07 Harley
22 Sercombe
12 Cureton (Stewart 70)
20 Logan
Substitutes
30 Krysiak,
15 Edwards,
23 Heath,
08 Noble,
14 Cozic,
21 Thomson,
16 Stewart
Ref: LiningtonAtt: 6,823
BOURNEMOUTH
EXETER
Possession
Bournemouth50%
Exeter50%
Attempts on target
Bournemouth5
Exeter4
Attempts off target
Bournemouth8
Exeter7
Corners
Bournemouth8
Exeter4
Fouls
Bournemouth15
Exeter8
Final Result
94:26 The referee brings the game to a close.
Full Time
90:00+3:45 Richard Logan has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.
90:00+2:25 Marc Pugh has an effort at goal from outside the area which goes wide left of the target.
90:00+2:04 The ball is swung over by Liam Feeney, clearance made by Troy Archibald-Henville.
90:00+1:22 Free kick awarded for a foul by Liam Sercombe on Marc Pugh. Direct free kick taken by Shwan Jalal.
88:44 Liam Sercombe concedes a free kick for a foul on Marc Pugh. Free kick taken by Danny Hollands.
87:29 Substitution Danny Hollands joins the action as a substitute, replacing Marvin Bartley.
87:11 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Steve Tully by Marvin Bartley. Steve Tully takes the free kick.
86:01 The ball is swung over by Marc Pugh.
84:47 Substitution Steve Fletcher is brought on as a substitute for Michael Symes.
82:47 Effort from the edge of the area by Lyle Taylor goes wide of the left-hand upright.
81:51 Marcus Stewart concedes a free kick for a foul on Adam Smith. Free kick taken by Shwan Jalal.
80:46 Substitution Lyle Taylor joins the action as a substitute, replacing Josh McQuoid.
80:46 Scott Golbourne fouled by Josh McQuoid, the ref awards a free kick. Paul Jones takes the direct free kick.
79:41 Steve Tully crosses the ball.
78:39 Marc Pugh produces a cross, Steve Tully gets a block in.
78:01 The ball is swung over by Jason Pearce, clearance by Troy Archibald-Henville.
75:47 Steve Tully sends in a cross, Marvin Bartley gets a block in.
74:51 Corner from the right by-line taken by Marc Pugh, Troy Archibald-Henville makes a clearance.
74:34 Anton Robinson takes a shot. Troy Archibald-Henville gets a block in.
Correction - 73:57 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on David Noble by Anton Robinson. Free kick taken by David Noble.
73:57 Anton Robinson challenges David Noble unfairly and gives away a free kick. David Noble takes the free kick.
73:02 Corner taken by Marc Pugh played to the near post, Steve Tully manages to make a clearance.
72:57 Josh McQuoid sends in a cross, Troy Archibald-Henville gets a block in.
72:03 The ball is sent over by David Noble.
71:49 Marvin Bartley challenges David Noble unfairly and gives away a free kick. Direct free kick taken by David Noble.
70:56 David Noble takes a shot. Clearance by Ryan Garry.
70:41 Outswinging corner taken by Ryan Harley from the right by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Jason Pearce.
70:29 Liam Sercombe takes a shot. Ryan Garry manages to make a clearance.
70:24 The ball is crossed by Ryan Harley.
70:08 Scott Golbourne delivers the ball, Jason Pearce makes a clearance.
69:41 The ball is delivered by Marvin Bartley, save by Paul Jones.
68:54 Substitution Jamie Cureton leaves the field to be replaced by Marcus Stewart.
68:30 Centre by Scott Golbourne.
67:33 GOAL - Michael Symes:Bournemouth 3 - 0 Exeter Placed penalty scored by Michael Symes. Bournemouth 3-0 Exeter.
66:26 Penalty awarded for an unfair challenge on Josh McQuoid by Troy Archibald-Henville.
65:59 David Noble produces a cross.
65:40 Scott Golbourne produces a cross, save by Shwan Jalal.
65:02 A cross is delivered by Jamie Cureton, Jason Pearce gets a block in.
61:09 The ball is crossed by Billy Jones, Jason Pearce manages to make a clearance.
61:09 Substitution James Dunne goes off and Jake Thomson comes on.
61:09 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Richard Logan by Marvin Bartley.
60:13 Liam Feeney takes a short corner.
59:57 Effort on goal by Marc Pugh from just inside the penalty area goes harmlessly over the target.
59:42 Marvin Bartley takes a shot. Blocked by Billy Jones.
58:39 Corner taken short by Liam Feeney, clearance made by Scott Golbourne.
58:26 The ball is crossed by Rhoys Wiggins, save by Paul Jones.
57:53 Michael Symes concedes a free kick for a foul on Billy Jones. Troy Archibald-Henville takes the direct free kick.
56:49 Adam Smith has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box which goes wide right of the target.
56:13 Short corner taken by Ryan Harley, Richard Logan takes a shot. Shwan Jalal makes a save.
55:45 Ryan Harley takes a outswinging corner to the near post, Michael Symes makes a clearance.
55:29 Ryan Harley takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.
54:31 The ball is swung over by Scott Golbourne, Rhoys Wiggins manages to make a clearance.
53:53 The ball is crossed by Steve Tully.
52:44 Free kick awarded for a foul by Josh McQuoid on David Noble. Troy Archibald-Henville restarts play with the free kick.
52:29 Free kick awarded for a foul by Troy Archibald-Henville on Jason Pearce. Shwan Jalal takes the free kick.
51:58 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Ryan Harley by Marc Pugh. The free kick is delivered left-footed by Billy Jones from right channel, Jason Pearce makes a clearance.
48:59 Michael Symes concedes a free kick for a foul on Liam Sercombe. Paul Jones takes the free kick.
46:07 The ball is crossed by Michael Symes.
45:33 Inswinging corner taken by Marc Pugh from the left by-line played to the near post, Troy Archibald-Henville manages to make a clearance.
45:28 The ball is crossed by Marc Pugh, blocked by Troy Archibald-Henville.
45:01 The second half kicks off.
Half Time
45:00+2:11 The ref blows to signal half-time.
45:00+1:42 The ball is delivered by Liam Feeney, save by Paul Jones.
45:00+0:34 Michael Symes is ruled offside. Paul Jones takes the direct free kick.
45:00+0:18 Foul by Ryan Harley on Marvin Bartley, free kick awarded. Rhoys Wiggins restarts play with the free kick.
44:02 David Noble gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Anton Robinson. Liam Feeney restarts play with the free kick.
39:31 Michael Symes has an effort from just inside the box that misses to the left of the target.
39:02 The offside flag is raised against Richard Logan. Jason Pearce restarts play with the free kick.
37:05 Headed effort on goal by Richard Logan from just inside the box goes harmlessly over the goal.
37:05 Substitution David Noble on for Richard Duffy.
37:05 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on James Dunne by Adam Smith.
36:17 Centre by Marc Pugh.
34:51 Centre by Scott Golbourne.
33:09 Rhoys Wiggins produces a cross, Richard Duffy gets a block in.
31:25 Rhoys Wiggins delivers the ball, Richard Duffy makes a clearance.
31:01 Billy Jones crosses the ball, Ryan Garry manages to make a clearance.
30:34 Centre by Josh McQuoid, save by Paul Jones.
29:52 Liam Sercombe takes a shot. Michael Symes gets a block in.
28:01 Liam Feeney provided the assist for the goal.
28:01 GOAL - Marc Pugh:Bournemouth 2 - 0 Exeter Marc Pugh gets on the score sheet with a goal from inside the penalty area low into the middle of the goal. Bournemouth 2-0 Exeter.
27:51 A cross is delivered by Rhoys Wiggins,
26:56 A cross is delivered by Scott Golbourne, Richard Logan has a headed effort at goal from just inside the area that misses to the right of the target.
26:48 Jamie Cureton sends in a cross.
26:03 Corner taken right-footed by Marc Pugh from the right by-line to the near post, clearance made by Troy Archibald-Henville.
25:46 The ball is sent over by Anton Robinson, Marc Pugh takes a shot. Blocked by Billy Jones.
25:22 Centre by Jason Pearce, clearance made by Troy Archibald-Henville.
24:34 The ball is swung over by Steve Tully, Adam Smith gets a block in.
23:28 Corner taken short by Billy Jones, Michael Symes manages to make a clearance.
23:20 The ball is crossed by Liam Sercombe, Anton Robinson gets a block in.
22:46 Richard Duffy fouled by Josh McQuoid, the ref awards a free kick. Troy Archibald-Henville restarts play with the free kick.
20:58 Free kick awarded for a foul by Ryan Garry on Richard Logan. Direct effort from the free kick comes in from Ryan Harley.
19:58 Josh McQuoid challenges Scott Golbourne unfairly and gives away a free kick. Paul Jones takes the direct free kick.
19:19 Liam Sercombe takes a shot.
18:52 Foul by Adam Smith on Richard Logan, free kick awarded. Free kick crossed by Billy Jones, clearance by Adam Smith.
17:49 Corner taken left-footed by Rhoys Wiggins to the near post, Liam Feeney has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.
17:32 Josh McQuoid takes a shot from just inside the penalty box which clears the bar.
17:11 The ball is swung over by Jason Pearce, clearance by Troy Archibald-Henville.
15:59 Ryan Harley sends in a cross, blocked by Adam Smith.
14:13 Scott Golbourne sends in a cross, clearance by Jason Pearce.
14:02 Liam Sercombe delivers the ball, Adam Smith makes a clearance.
13:10 Anton Robinson is penalised for a handball. Paul Jones restarts play with the free kick.
12:41 The ball is delivered by Richard Duffy.
8:29 Outswinging corner taken by Marc Pugh from the right by-line, Jason Pearce takes has a header from just inside the penalty box which clears the crossbar.
7:11 Adam Smith delivers the ball.
5:49 Unfair challenge on Rhoys Wiggins by Richard Logan results in a free kick. Marc Pugh delivers the ball from the free kick right-footed from left wing, Richard Duffy makes a clearance.
4:44 A cross is delivered by Rhoys Wiggins, clearance by Billy Jones.
4:08 The ball is sent over by Jamie Cureton, Adam Smith makes a clearance.
3:33 Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Liam Sercombe by Anton Robinson. Richard Duffy restarts play with the free kick.
2:41 James Dunne sends in a cross, Shot from just outside the area by Jamie Cureton goes over the bar.
1:29 Adam Smith provided the assist for the goal.
1:29 GOAL - Michael Symes:Bournemouth 1 - 0 Exeter A goal is scored by Michael Symes from outside the penalty box to the top left corner of the goal. Bournemouth 1-0 Exeter.
0:00 The match gets underway.
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