Match Report
Bradford City | Bradford City | Arsenal | Arsenal | ||||||||||||||||||
Cristian David homrich | Cristian David homrich | manager | John Miller | John Miller | |||||||||||||||||
Alan Benjamin | A. Benjamin | 62 | G | 1 | G | 69 | Rio Potts | R. Potts | |||||||||||||
Wes Higginbotham | W. Higginbotham | 54 | D | 2 | D | 57 | Rio Croft | R. Croft | |||||||||||||
Spiros Moissidis | S. Moissidis | 58 | D | 3 | D | 74 | Jakob Prantl | J. Prantl | |||||||||||||
Alfredo Gimenez | A. Gimenez | 58 | D | 4 | D | 75 | Thomas Coronado | T. Coronado | |||||||||||||
Paul Bishop | P. Bishop | 55 | M | 5 | D | 66 | Benoit Ficini | B. Ficini | |||||||||||||
Jason Gower | J. Gower | 63 | M | 6 | M | 68 | Fabrizio Matzuzzi | F. Matzuzzi | |||||||||||||
Pedro Barbosa | P. Barbosa | 54 | M | 7 | M | 75 | Eddie Walker | E. Walker | |||||||||||||
Sol Duberry | S. Duberry | 53 | M | 8 | M | 67 | Dion Keegan | D. Keegan | |||||||||||||
Chris Pallister | C. Pallister | 62 | A | 9 | A | 71 | Philippe Ueltschi | P. Ueltschi | |||||||||||||
Mattia Rachini | M. Rachini | 59 | A | 10 | A | 65 | Arthur Dryden | A. Dryden | |||||||||||||
Jurek Iwan | J. Iwan | 64 | A | 11 | A | 65 | Nigel Peckham | N. Peckham |
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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 Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
Arsenal get the match underway!
4.21
Eddie Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi plays a perfect one-two with Arthur Dryden and rushes in on goal... Philippe Ueltschi shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
9.03
Wes Higginbotham clumsily knocks into Philippe Ueltschi. The referee calls over Wes Higginbotham and shows him a yellow card! Philippe Ueltschi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.05
Wes Higginbotham makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Higginbotham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister powers a header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
20.32
Pedro Barbosa clumsily knocks into Thomas Coronado. Pedro Barbosa is warned by the referee! Thomas Coronado runs off the knock.
21.40
Pedro Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
22.42
Pedro Barbosa catches Fabrizio Matzuzzi on the ankles. The referee calls over Pedro Barbosa again and warns him to calm down! Fabrizio Matzuzzi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.42
Bradford City are easily keeping Arsenal at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.16
Thomas Coronado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Keegan. Dion Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.48
Dion Keegan chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
33.26
Benoit Ficini barges into Mattia Rachini. Benoit Ficini is warned by the referee! Mattia Rachini carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.58
Dion Keegan chips the ball to his team mate, Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spiros Moissidis.
40.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
42.04
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
44.20
Sol Duberry knocks the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks the ball forward to Mattia Rachini but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
45.00
Fabrizio Matzuzzi makes a simple pass to Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Wes Higginbotham.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
47.38
Pedro Barbosa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.01
Fabrizio Matzuzzi flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Dryden. Arthur Dryden knocks in a cross ball towards Philippe Ueltschi. Philippe Ueltschi directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
65.38
Pedro Barbosa kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.38
Jason Gower makes a simple pass to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan goes all the way! Jurek Iwan shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.46
Alfredo Gimenez makes a beautiful solo run. Alfredo Gimenez knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan goes all the way! Jurek Iwan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
78.36
Fabrizio Matzuzzi makes a beautiful solo run. Fabrizio Matzuzzi shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.09
Jason Gower takes it forward alone. Jason Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mattia Rachini. Mattia Rachini shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.20
Pedro Barbosa makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan plays a perfect one-two with Chris Pallister and rushes in on goal... Jurek Iwan shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Rio Potts manages to gather it comfortably.
87.17
Paul Bishop kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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