Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Leicester CityLeicester City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rainer MeyerR. Meyer59
G
1
G
67Les LuzhnyL. Luzhny
Gary BarrettG. Barrett69
D
2
D
53Niccolo McManamanN. McManaman
Robbie MillsR. Mills57
D
3
D
52Stanley SinclairS. Sinclair
Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney55
D
4captain
D
48Patrick DaviesP. Davies
Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira53
D
5
D
47Malcolm KeaneM. Keane
Eddie OliverE. Oliver62
M
captain6
M
61Seth JamesS. James
Luis LauretL. Lauret62
M
7
M
51Uwe EiltsU. Eilts
Noel DixonN. Dixon59
M
8
A
55Les MilliganL. Milligan
Kemal GranttK. Grantt57
A
9
A
51Dion KitsonD. Kitson
Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo56
A
10
A
50Stephen MyersS. Myers
Martin WallworkM. Wallwork52
A
11
A
47Alan HamiltonA. Hamilton
 
Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray55
G
12
G
54Paolo VernazzaP. Vernazza
Isaiah ThirlwellI. Thirlwell52
M
13
M
49Peter BarmbyP. Barmby
Rodrigo BarbosaR. Barbosa50
M
14
M
48Peter BurgessP. Burgess

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 4,581 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Bolton.


0.00
The whistle blows and Leicester City kick off!
4.55
Eddie Oliver makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Oliver finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
12.13
Luis Lauret flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Grantt who takes it down. Kemal Grantt kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo but the referee indicates it's offside!
15.21
Eoin Delaney flicks a high pass forward to Eddie Oliver who brings the ball under control. Eddie Oliver advances with the ball. Eddie Oliver sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
16.05
Uwe Eilts knocks the ball forward to Les Milligan. Les Milligan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Myers but the linesman indicates offside!
18.58
Stanley Sinclair clumsily knocks into Noel Dixon. The referee calls over Stanley Sinclair and warns him to calm down! Noel Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.17
Stanley Sinclair threads the ball through to Uwe Eilts. Uwe Eilts knocks the ball forward to Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson threads the ball through to Stephen Myers but he's offside!
26.22
Uwe Eilts knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Myers. Stephen Myers shoots from outside the area but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.24
Uwe Eilts sees a break and surges forward. Uwe Eilts deftly passes the ball to Stephen Myers, releasing him through on goal. Robbie Mills hacks Stephen Myers from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
28.45
Eoin Delaney knocks the ball forward to Luis Lauret. With a delightful solo run, Luis Lauret stretches the opposition's defence. Luis Lauret plays a quick one-two with Kemal Grantt and rushes in on goal... Luis Lauret makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
33.56
Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.57
Noel Dixon comes in with a late challenge on Uwe Eilts. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Uwe Eilts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.24
Eddie Oliver catches Uwe Eilts on the ankles. The referee warns Eddie Oliver to calm down! Uwe Eilts stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.39
With a delightful solo run, Eddie Oliver stretches the opposition's defence. Eddie Oliver plays a one-two with Martin Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Eddie Oliver shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Les Luzhny is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.

45.00
Bradford City kick off!
48.12
Gary Barrett catches Stephen Myers on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stephen Myers runs off the knock.
51.35
Robbie Mills makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Lauret. Luis Lauret flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Caputo skips past Patrick Davies! Some good footwork from Oscar Jr. Caputo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.45
Uwe Eilts flicks a high pass forward. Dion Kitson controls it well on his chest. Dion Kitson plays a one-two with Stephen Myers and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Dion Kitson provides some space. He shoots at goal. Rainer Meyer gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
60.12
Leicester City have made a substitution with Peter Barmby replacing Seth James .
61.20
Luis Lauret makes a probing pass to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.08
Eddie Oliver threads the ball through to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
69.22
Peter Barmby knocks the ball forward to Stephen Myers. Stephen Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Hamilton. Alan Hamilton makes a looping header on goal but it is miles over!
73.32
Noel Dixon takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Luis Lauret. Luis Lauret makes a simple pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
75.22
Luis Lauret flicks a high pass forward. Martin Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Martin Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.02
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett and Isaiah Thirlwell replacing Luis Lauret .
81.17
Noel Dixon threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from distance but somehow Les Luzhny manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Leicester City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
7
2
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.4%
44.6%
Play Area
25.7%
44.6%
29.7%

Scorers
Eddie Oliver 39

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eddie Oliver of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Rainer Meyer (GK)
6
2.Gary Barrett (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Robbie Mills (DEF)
6
4.Eoin Delaney (DEF)
7
5.Silvio Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Oliver (MID)goal scored
9
7.Luis Lauret (MID)
8
8.Noel Dixon (MID)yellow card
6
9.Kemal Grantt (ATT)
6
10.Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT)
6
11.Martin Wallwork (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Isaiah Thirlwell (MID)
6
14.Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
0

1.Les Luzhny (GK)
6
2.Niccolo McManaman (DEF)
6
3.Stanley Sinclair (DEF)
6
4.Patrick Davies (DEF)
6
5.Malcolm Keane (DEF)
6
6.Seth James (MID)
6
7.Uwe Eilts (MID)
7
8.Les Milligan (ATT)
6
9.Dion Kitson (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Myers (ATT)
6
11.Alan Hamilton (ATT)
6
 
12.Paolo Vernazza (GK)
0
13.Peter Barmby (MID)
6
14.Peter Burgess (MID)
0