Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the Premier League clash between Cardiff and Bournemouth. On what should have been the home debut of Emiliano Sala, City will instead pay tribute to the former Nantes striker as a crowd-funded private search for the missing plane prepares to get underway on Sunday. It's set to be an emotionally-charged evening at the Cardiff City Stadium. Kick-off is 45 minutes away.

Premier League / Matchday 25

Cardiff City Stadium / 02.02.2019

Cardiff City

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Bournemouth

B. Decordova-Reid(5' PEN, 46')

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Updated 02/02/2019 at 19:23 GMT

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End of 2nd Half

FULL-TIME

Bobby Reid's brace helps Cardiff City to a crucial victory over Bournemouth to move closer to safety on an emotionally-charged evening in south Wales.

90'

There will be FOUR minutes of added time.

89'

What an atmosphere in the Cardiff City Stadium as the supporters continue their chant about Sala. There are Argentina flags in the stands and all sorts. Great scenes.

86'

CARDIFF SUB: Birthday boy and double goalscorer Reid is replaced by Bacuna who comes on for his debut.

L. Bacuna

Cardiff City

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B. Decordova-Reid

Cardiff City

Goals2

On target2

Fouls1

Fouls against1

85'

Ibe's cross is missed by everyone and Cardiff manage to scramble it clear. It looks like it's going to be their night - and they deserve it.

84'

'Sing a song for Sala' rings around the Cardiff City Stadium as the hosts edge closer to what could be a significant victory in their battle against relegation.

83'

CARDIFF SUB: Kenneth Zahore replaces Niasse for the last seven minutes of normal time.

K. Zohore

Cardiff City

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O. Niasse

Cardiff City

On target2

Blocked Shots1

Fouls against1

Offsides1

81'

As for Cardiff, well, as it stands, they will bridge the gap on 17th-placed Burnley to two points with the victory. There is still some football to be played, however.

80'

Time is running out Bournemouth to find a way back into this contest. Howe's side came into this game on the back of that 4-0 victory over Chelsea but they haven't been able to build on that result. Howe must be ready to pull his hair out with the inconsistency of this Bournemouth team.

79'

SO CLOSE! Ake rises like a salmon to meet Ibe's free-kick in-swinger but he can't quite direct his header on target. The goalkeeper was rooted to the spot.

77'

For all of Bournemouth's possession, it has been Cardiff who have created the biggest threat in attack. They launch another break, with Bennett forcing a corner off Clyne. The delivery is a disappointment, however, as Hoilett's cross is straight into the arms of Boruc.

75'

YELLOW CARD! Smith goes into the book after catching Manga with a studs-up challenge.

74'

Great attacking work from Ibe who beats Gunnarsson before delivering a dangerous cross - but there's no one there in Bournemouth colours to meet it.

73'

Cardiff have defended excellently from Bournemouth's corner deliveries, it has to be said. The visitors' final ball has let them down all evening.

72'

SUBS! Jefferson Lerma replaces Gosling for Bournemouth, while Junior Hoilett comes on for Murphy for Cardiff.

J. Hoilett

Cardiff City

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J. Murphy

Cardiff City

Fouls against2

71'

King is penalised for a challenge on Bennett, but it looked like the Cardiff defender committed the foul.

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70'

More changes in personnel being prepared, for both sides.

68'

Great turn and pace from King to get away from his marker but cross to the near post is cleared behind by that man Bamba.

66'

Ralls clips a dangerous ball into space but Ake reads it well and gets just enough on his backwards header to find his keeper Boruc.

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