Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Norwich City. A crowd of 17,978 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Norwich City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Norwich City get the match underway!
3.47
0-0Anthony Sinclair sees a break and surges forward. Anthony Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Edwards.
8.19
0-0Riad Mokrani kicks a strong pass forward to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade lofts in a cross ball towards Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.58
0-0Dragan Suker brings the ball forward. Dragan Suker kicks a strong pass forward to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but David Caldwell easily smothers it!
14.57
Avril Guigou makes a simple pass to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Rúben Galvan easily smothers it!
15.10
0-1Oleg Upson surges forward with the ball. Oleg Upson lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand flicks the ball with his head. Marcus Ferdinand scores for Norwich City!!
18.57
0-1Bradford City are easily keeping Norwich City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
26.30
Riad Mokrani knocks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
27.26
Romero P. Perez advances with the ball. Romero P. Perez takes it forward alone. Romero P. Perez knocks in a cross ball towards Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
30.29
Dragan Suker knocks the ball to his team mate, Ferry de Jong. Ferry de Jong deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville makes a simple pass to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by David Caldwell!
34.26
Romero P. Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade goes all the way! Mohammed Omolade tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
39.06
Djamel Ferhaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa threads the ball through to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
48.44
Riad Mokrani sees space and advances. Riad Mokrani knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
49.46
Anthony Sinclair flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville shoots from outside the area but somehow David Caldwell manages to keep it out.
51.56
Anthony Sinclair makes a probing pass to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.35
Anthony Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but David Caldwell manages to gather it comfortably.
57.30
0-1Andriy Peklushenko comes in with a late challenge on Francisco Herrero. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Herrero runs off the knock.
60.15
Avril Guigou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko shoots from 25 yards. Rúben Galvan easily smothers it.
65.17
Francisco Herrero decides to run forward with the ball. Francisco Herrero kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville goes all the way! Gilles Neville cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but David Caldwell easily smothers it!
67.38
Dragan Suker makes a simple pass to Anthony Sinclair. Anthony Sinclair makes a simple pass to Gilles Neville. Gilles Neville shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
69.58
Eichiro Ishigawa decides to run forward with the ball. Eichiro Ishigawa finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
71.41
0-1Mohammed Omolade hacks Francisco Herrero from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Francisco Herrero gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.30
Eichiro Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Valentín Maldonado!
77.39
Ferry de Jong makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but David Caldwell easily smothers it!
78.15
Dragan Suker knocks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Upson. Oleg Upson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cor Human. Cor Human shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but David Caldwell manages to gather it comfortably.
79.48
Eichiro Ishigawa deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
83.27
Eichiro Ishigawa threads the ball through to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rúben Galvan manages to gather it comfortably.
84.26
Ferry de Jong threads the ball through to Marcus Ferdinand. Marcus Ferdinand shoots from distance but it is miles over!
89.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
90.00
Spencer Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade whips in a cross ball towards Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.1%
58.9%
Play Area
26.7%
43.3%
30%
Scorers