Match Report
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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,635 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Oldham Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
2.57
0-0Robbie Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Spencer Taylor blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
3.37
0-0Gary Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Oliver controls it well on his chest. Eddie Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
8.52
0-0Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Martin Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Martin Wallwork makes a great pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
15.25
0-0Eddie Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Martin Wallwork who takes it down. Martin Wallwork shoots from distance. Dean Goldberg gets down and covers it.
16.43
Showing composure, Luis Lauret laces a weighted ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
18.38
Eddie Oliver threads a neat ball through to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Dean Goldberg comfortably smothers it!
20.37
Noel Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Dean Goldberg manages to keep it out.
21.19
0-0Omer Mccann comes in with a late challenge on Robbie Mills. The referee brings Omer Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Robbie Mills hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
26.32
0-0Spencer Taylor makes a probing pass to Stuart Summerbee. Stuart Summerbee makes a simple pass to Omer Mccann. Omer Mccann knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Oliveira.
27.03
Luis Lauret controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
32.50
Martin Wallwork hacks Spencer Taylor from behind! Martin Wallwork is warned by the referee! Spencer Taylor stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.18
1-0Robbie Mills flicks a high pass forward. Luis Lauret holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Lauret decides to run forward with the ball. Luis Lauret shoots from 20 yards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
44.25
Eddie Oliver changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - 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. Oldham Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half. The Oldham Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
47.07
Robbie Mills makes a probing pass to Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo controls it well on his chest. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from long range but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
48.19
Seeing a gap ahead, Noel Dixon plays the ball forward to Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
53.33
Gary Barrett knocks the ball forward to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Wallwork. Martin Wallwork plays a quick one-two with Oscar Jr. Caputo and rushes in on goal... Martin Wallwork looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.49
Luis Lauret passes the ball through the wet conditions to the feet of Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Dean Goldberg picks it out of the air!
60.20
3-0Oldham Athletic have made a substitution with Eoin Clarke replacing Karim Wilnis .
69.38
Spencer Taylor threads the ball through to Paul Vassell. Paul Vassell flicks a high pass forward to Omer Mccann who brings the ball under control. Omer Mccann plays a scrappy one-two with Noel Fenton and advances towards the goal... Omer Mccann makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Rainer Meyer.
70.59
3-0Ross Gilchrist takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Eddie Oliver reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
77.48
Bradford City have made 3 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett, Isaiah Thirlwell replacing Luis Lauret and Rodrigo Barbosa replacing Rainer Meyer .
78.49
Stuart Summerbee plays the ball forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.00
Eddie Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Ross Gilchrist. Eddie Oliver is warned by the referee! Ross Gilchrist runs off the knock.
81.39
Paul Vassell kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Fenton. Noel Fenton advances inside the box! Noel Fenton strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
84.33
Noel Dixon sees Kemal Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Grantt shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
87.40
Isaiah Thirlwell threads a neat ball through to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt plays a perfect one-two with Oscar Jr. Caputo and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Kemal Grantt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
89.24
Silvio Oliveira threads a neat ball through to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Martin Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Martin Wallwork tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Dean Goldberg manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
11
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
72.7%
27.3%
Play Area
27.3%
39%
33.8%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Luis Lauret of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Meyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robbie Mills (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Eoin Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Silvio Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Oliver (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Luis Lauret (MID) |  | 8 |
| 8. | Noel Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Kemal Grantt (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Martin Wallwork (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Danny Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Thirlwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Rodrigo Barbosa (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Dean Goldberg (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Kelvin Pearce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cristiano Monteiro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Spencer Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Summerbee (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Paul Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ross Gilchrist (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Karim Wilnis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Omer Mccann (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Noel Fenton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rio Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Del Jack (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Eoin Clarke (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alexander Stewart (GK) | 0 | |