Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 7,976 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bradford City and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Bradford City and West Bromwich Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0Bradford City get the match underway!
2.04
0-0Ighli Zampagna flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Youds who takes it down. Eddie Youds lofts in a cross ball towards Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.11
0-0Ross Smith passes the ball forward to Gavin Merson. Gavin Merson lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Gilles Murrin. Excellent save.
9.09
Gavin Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers skips past Chris James! Mitchell Brouwers comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's a woeful effort!
10.27
Ighli Zampagna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
14.55
0-1Gavin Merson chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers makes a looping header on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Gilles Murrin with no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
22.31
Chris James knocks the ball forward to Hugo Castro. Hugo Castro flicks a high pass forward to Gilles Harley who brings the ball under control. Gilles Harley shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
27.36
Hugo Castro plays the ball forward to David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Ugo Johnson had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
30.56
1-1Gianmarco Lamonica threads a neat ball through to Ross Smith. Ross Smith knocks the ball forward to Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gian Matteo Vergassola.
32.42
With some swift thinking, Adrian Wright-Phillips plays the ball forward to Roberto Dominguez. Roberto Dominguez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of David Mcinnes. Some good footwork from David Mcinnes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it is miles over!
33.05
Ross Smith flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Vieira controls it well on his chest. Fernando Vieira lofts in a cross ball towards Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers makes a deft header. Gilles Murrin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.28
Ashley Wiltord knocks the ball forward to Hugo Castro. Hugo Castro threads a neat ball through to David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alan Philips.
44.37
Gilles Harley sees space and advances. Gilles Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Darius Bishop. With a superhuman jump, Darius Bishop connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. West Bromwich Albion also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.52
Eddie Youds chips the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira shoots from distance but it is miles over!
48.58
1-2Jon Lawton comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Wright-Phillips. Jon Lawton is given a warning by the referee! Adrian Wright-Phillips runs off the knock.
49.19
Gian Matteo Vergassola sees space and advances. Gian Matteo Vergassola deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darius Bishop. Darius Bishop sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.52
Adrian Wright-Phillips makes a simple pass to David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes whips in a cross ball towards Hugo Castro. Hugo Castro rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
54.12
Chris James takes a short throw-in bringing Simon Walter into play. Simon Walter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Wright-Phillips. Adrian Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Bishop. Darius Bishop knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gianmarco Lamonica.
55.11
Hugo Castro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Harley. Gilles Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Dominguez. Roberto Dominguez makes a deft header. Ugo Johnson picks it out of the air!
59.28
1-2Bradford City are keeping most of the possession.
63.15
Gian Matteo Vergassola flicks a high pass forward. Darius Bishop controls it well on his chest. Darius Bishop makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes shoots from long range but it is miles over!
65.28
Adrian Wright-Phillips threads the ball through to Roberto Dominguez. Roberto Dominguez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.14
Hugo Castro flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Harley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gilles Harley lofts in a cross ball towards David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's drastically wayward!
71.31
Adrian Wright-Phillips sees Hugo Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Hugo Castro makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Roberto Dominguez. Roberto Dominguez looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it slams into the crowd!
72.12
Gian Matteo Vergassola flicks a high pass forward to Adrian Wright-Phillips who brings the ball under control. Adrian Wright-Phillips kicks a strong pass forward to David Mcinnes. David Mcinnes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.33
Chris James hacks Eddie Youds from behind! The referee warns Chris James to calm down! Eddie Youds stretches but gets up unharmed.
79.08
Ross Smith knocks the ball forward to Jon Lawton. Jon Lawton sees space and advances. Jon Lawton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
83.46
Chris James passes the ball forward to Simon Walter. Simon Walter kicks a strong pass forward to Darius Bishop. Darius Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Dominguez. Roberto Dominguez connects with a diving header. Ugo Johnson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.00
Don Hansen threads the ball through to Gavin Merson. Gavin Merson flicks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Vieira. Fernando Vieira whips in a cross ball towards Eddie Youds. Eddie Youds beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| David Mcinnes 27 Roberto Dominguez 83 | Mitchell Brouwers 15, 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Mitchell Brouwers of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gilles Murrin (GK)
6
2. Simon Walter (DEF)
6
3. Gian Matteo Vergassola (DEF)
7
4. Chris James (DEF)
6
5. Ashley Wiltord (DEF)
6
6. Darius Bishop (MID)
7
7. Hugo Castro (MID)
7
8. Adrian Wright-Phillips (MID)
7
9. Roberto Dominguez (ATT)
8
10. Gilles Harley (ATT)
7
11. David Mcinnes (ATT)
8
12. Ralph Adams (DEF)
0
13. Niccolo Crooks (MID)
0
14. Ivan Beckham (ATT)
0
1. Ugo Johnson (GK)
6
2. Jon Lawton (DEF)
6
3. Don Hansen (DEF)
6
4. Gianmarco Lamonica (DEF)
6
5. Alan Philips (DEF)
6
6. Gavin Merson (MID)
7
7. Ighli Zampagna (MID)
6
8. Ross Smith (MID)
6
9. Mitchell Brouwers (ATT)
9
10. Eddie Youds (ATT)
6
11. Fernando Vieira (ATT)
7
12. Patricio Carrasco (GK)
0
13. Liam Guzzo (MID)
0
14. Nwankwo Young (GK)
0