Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Cheltenham Town. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cheltenham Town appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cheltenham Town kick off!
2.29
0-0Gary Barrett flicks the ball to his team mate, Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Martin Wallwork holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Wallwork shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Ralph Shields as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
3.24
0-0It's a corner kick. Noel Dixon kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Alexander Schnellinger gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
9.56
0-0Luis Lauret runs straight at the opposition's defence. Luis Lauret cuts inside the box! Luis Lauret takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
10.51
1-0Eddie Oliver threads a neat ball through to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork shoots from 20 yards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ralph Shields with no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
14.40
Noel Dixon sees space and advances. Noel Dixon plays a one-two with Kemal Grantt and advances towards the goal... Noel Dixon muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.41
Danny Brown flicks a high pass forward. Jason Mike collects the pass. Jason Mike makes a simple pass to Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Mowbray. Some good footwork from Eoin Mowbray provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's there!! Rainer Meyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
22.11
Wayne Richards plays the ball forward to Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer plays a one-two with Dean Milligan and advances towards the goal... Morris Shearer looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.51
2-1Wayne Richards controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
30.53
Luis Lauret makes a probing pass to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it rises well off target!
33.27
Jason Mike controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Morris Shearer. Morris Shearer plays a one-two with Adrian Cadamarteri and rushes in on goal... Morris Shearer rockets a shot on goal. Good keeping from Rainer Meyer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
34.15
Corner kick to Cheltenham Town. Wayne Richards chips it to the near post. Rainer Meyer scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
38.35
2-1Robbie Mills hacks Eoin Mowbray from behind! The referee calls over Robbie Mills and shows him a yellow card! Eoin Mowbray runs off the knock.
38.35
Free kick to Cheltenham Town just outside the area...
39.17
Morris Shearer takes a long run up but the ball is driven straight into the wall.
40.05
Gary Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Noel Dixon who takes it down. Noel Dixon threads a neat ball through to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just wide!
44.36
Noel Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Grantt controls it well on his chest. Kemal Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Cheltenham Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bradford City kick off!
47.51
Wayne Richards threads a neat ball through to Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Delaney.
48.08
Wayne Richards plays the ball forward to Adrian Cadamarteri. Adrian Cadamarteri sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Rainer Meyer manages to keep it out.
49.12
Luis Lauret threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.14
2-1Kemal Grantt hacks Danny Brown from behind! The referee calls over Kemal Grantt and warns him to calm down! Danny Brown hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.10
Noel Dixon makes a simple pass to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
69.51
Luis Lauret flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Grantt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
71.17
3-1Kemal Grantt catches Lomano Kirkland on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lomano Kirkland grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.50
Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Kemal Grantt who brings the ball under control. Kemal Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bradford City!
77.52
4-1Bradford City have made 3 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett, Isaiah Thirlwell replacing Luis Lauret and Rodrigo Barbosa replacing Rainer Meyer .Cheltenham Town have made a substitution with Sylvain Lee replacing Adrian Cadamarteri .
84.50
Lomano Kirkland threads a neat ball through to Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Lee. Sylvain Lee whips in a cross ball towards Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.53
Wayne Richards hits a low pass to Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray advances inside the box! Eoin Mowbray strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Lomano Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wayne Richards. Wayne Richards knocks the ball to his team mate, Dean Milligan. Dean Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Mowbray. Eoin Mowbray gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.3%
50.7%
Play Area
22.4%
44.8%
32.8%
Scorers
| Martin Wallwork 11, 61 Noel Dixon 14 Kemal Grantt 73 | Eoin Mowbray 18, 90 Dean Milligan 85 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Noel Dixon of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Meyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Mills (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Eoin Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luis Lauret (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noel Dixon (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Kemal Grantt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Martin Wallwork (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Danny Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Thirlwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ralph Shields (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alexander Schnellinger (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Dichio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Brown (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Kirkland (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jason Mike (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wayne Richards (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Eoin Mowbray (ATT) | | 8 |
| 9. | Morris Shearer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Adrian Cadamarteri (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Milligan (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Chris Bower (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Aaron Joseph (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Sylvain Lee (MID) | 6 | |