Huddersfield Town 3, Bournemouth 2

Jan 24 2005 By The Huddersfield Daily Examiner

Man of the Match: Andy Booth

While Efe Sodje and Luke Beckett were contenders, Boothy edged the award for his aerial power and his excellent link-up play. Helped at the back and involved in all three Town goals

How they rated:

Paul Rachubka Much more like his usual self and made outstanding saves to deny Hayter when clear in both halves. Terrific Rating: 8/10

Nat Brown Had a good game at right back. Won his set-piece headers and got forward when he could. No nonsense when clearing Rating: 7/10

Rob Edwards Great early tackle on Elliott in the midfield but had his work cut out with the tricky winger. Determined showing Rating: 7/10

Steve Yates A first start in 10 games and very solid. His top experience helped the team through when under pressure Rating: 7/10

Efe Sodje Commanding display in the heart of defence and made a crucial block to stop Hayter when he was through Rating: 7/10

Lee Fowler Had a very strong first half and couldn't exert the same influence in the second as the visitors passed it well Rating: 7/10

Tony Carss Knocked the ball through for Town's third goal in his final match before hernia surgery. Close with a free-kick Rating: 7/10

Jon Worthington Covered every blade between the boxes and did superbly to disposses Purches and set up a first goal for Beckett Rating: 7/10

Andy Booth Picked as one of a front three and did a superb job for Jackson. Gave Town presence and involved in all the goals Rating: 8/10

Pawel Abbott Took his tally to 19 for the season with an early penalty and might have had more with some super ball skills Rating: 7/10

Luke Beckett Unlucky not to get a hat trick, but two goals on his Galpharm debut were inspirational enough for the team Rating: 8/10

Bournemouth: Moss, Purches (Howe 83), Cummings, Spicer (Connell 87), Broadhurst, Maher, Elliott, O'Connor, Hayer, Fletcher, Browning (Holmes 83). Subs not used: Stewart, Coutts.