Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bradford City and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Bradford City and Southampton are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Southampton kick off!
2.10
0-0Augustine Lawal knocks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Michael Bögelund.
4.13
0-0Augustine Lawal hacks Hilmar Borgthórsson from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Hilmar Borgthórsson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.20
Avril Guigou knocks the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
8.51
0-0Christian Nyarko makes a simple pass to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.27
Christian Nyarko makes a probing pass to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djamel Ferhaoui.
12.22
Yksel Jonssen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Edwards.
14.44
Andriy Peklushenko barges into Juan Ignacio López. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Juan Ignacio López runs off the knock.
15.24
Eichiro Ishigawa catches Yksel Jonssen on the ankles. Eichiro Ishigawa is shown the yellow card! Yksel Jonssen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.09
Christian Nyarko comes in with a late challenge on Riad Mokrani. Christian Nyarko is shown the yellow card! Riad Mokrani runs off the knock.
20.26
0-0Kurt Collen comes in with a late challenge on Andriy Peklushenko. The referee calls over Kurt Collen and warns him to calm down! Andriy Peklushenko stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.32
Mohammed Omolade clumsily knocks into Kurt Collen. The referee calls over Mohammed Omolade and shows him a yellow card! Kurt Collen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.50
Riad Mokrani barges into Christian Nyarko. Riad Mokrani is given a warning by the referee! Christian Nyarko hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.59
0-0Eichiro Ishigawa knocks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
32.21
Riad Mokrani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alan Mejia.
34.16
Juan Ignacio López sees a break and surges forward. Juan Ignacio López makes a simple pass to Bjorn Otto Halle. Bjorn Otto Halle knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augustine Lawal.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
48.17
Eichiro Ishigawa chips the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.12
Augustine Lawal flicks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa passes the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.37
Djamel Ferhaoui controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.03
Yksel Jonssen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but David Caldwell manages to gather it comfortably.
71.26
Christian Nyarko catches Riad Mokrani on the ankles. The referee calls over Christian Nyarko and warns him to calm down! Riad Mokrani runs off the knock.
72.20
Yksel Jonssen knocks the ball to his team mate, Hilmar Borgthórsson. Hilmar Borgthórsson finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
73.37
Yuriy Yaremchuk knocks the ball forward to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
75.44
Eichiro Ishigawa threads the ball through to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
79.14
0-1Christian Nyarko kicks a strong pass forward to Rolf Riel. Rolf Riel tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
84.05
Romero P. Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado passes the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Michael Bögelund manages to gather it comfortably.
85.52
Romero P. Perez powers a long ball forward. Mohammed Omolade plays a perfect one-two with Andriy Peklushenko and rushes in on goal... Mohammed Omolade takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Michael Bögelund had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
5
3
Yellow Cards
4
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.9%
47.1%
Play Area
27.1%
44.7%
28.2%
Scorers