Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Watford. A crowd of 20,371 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
2.34
1-0Goran Jarni chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco rushes past Tony Bakker! Romero P. Blanco tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
8.25
1-0With a delightful solo run, Luca Ghirardello stretches the opposition's defence. Luca Ghirardello lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Ali Chippo.
9.48
Corner kick to Bradford City. Emmanuel Llacer plays it short to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro takes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Ali Chippo. What a save!
14.07
Franck Guyader launches a long ball forward into the other half. Romero P. Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ali Chippo manages to keep it out.
20.23
Oscar Pardo makes a probing pass to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo tries a spectacular strike. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
26.28
Jerome Cobos makes a beautiful solo run. Jerome Cobos controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Ali Chippo is on top of it.
36.13
1-1Elena Delgado hacks Stefan Pancaro from behind! Elena Delgado is shown the yellow card! Stefan Pancaro runs off the knock.
38.18
Jerome Cobos threads the ball through to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro plays a scrappy one-two with Romero P. Blanco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stefan Pancaro shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
45.00
2-1Goran Jarni passes the ball forward to Jerome Cobos. Jerome Cobos makes a simple pass to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen kicks a strong pass forward to Stefan Pancaro but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Armin Hamann replacing Jean-Philippe Belloso, Martin Fernandez replacing Goran Jarni and Iago Ronaldo replacing Romero P. Blanco. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Watford kicking off!
47.59
Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward. João Pedro Julinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. João Pedro Julinho plays a one-two with Romero P. Zamora and advances towards the goal... João Pedro Julinho shows great control and tries a shot on goal. João Pedro Julinho scores for Watford!!
51.57
Tony Bakker flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Pardo. Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Hugo José Mari who brings the ball under control. Hugo José Mari shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Silvio Lima.
53.57
2-2It's a corner kick. Pedro Moutinho kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Paul Watson gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
54.57
Oscar Pardo flicks a high pass forward to Martin Ince who brings the ball under control. Martin Ince makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Hugo José Mari but he's offside!
57.36
Showing composure, Luca Ghirardello plays the ball forward to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro plays a quick one-two with Luca Ghirardello and rushes in on goal... Stefan Pancaro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
59.17
Oscar Pardo threads the ball through to Pedro Moutinho. Pedro Moutinho knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Superb reactions from Silvio Lima. What a save!
60.23
Pedro Moutinho threads a neat ball through to Hugo José Mari. Hugo José Mari cuts inside the box! Hugo José Mari muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Silvio Lima reads it well. Nice save!
67.44
2-2Emmanuel Llacer flicks a high ball forward to Karim Rothen who takes it down. Karim Rothen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Salvatore Stanic.
69.44
Jerome Cobos hacks Hugo José Mari from behind! Jerome Cobos is shown the yellow card! Hugo José Mari stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.16
2-2Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Pancaro controls it well on his chest. Stefan Pancaro cuts inside the box! Stefan Pancaro comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies well off target!
72.09
With imagination, Paul Watson plays the ball forward to Jerome Cobos. Jerome Cobos chips the ball to his team mate, Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen runs straight at the defence! Karim Rothen shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Ali Chippo has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.06
Martin Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen plays a one-two with Emmanuel Llacer and rushes in on goal... Karim Rothen tries a spectacular strike. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
78.05
Salvatore Stanic darts forward. Salvatore Stanic flicks a high pass forward to João Pedro Julinho who brings the ball under control. João Pedro Julinho knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jerome Cobos.
81.47
Luca Ghirardello chips the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
84.13
Oscar Pardo kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
10
5
Shots off Target
1
0
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.2%
47.8%
Play Area
25.4%
46.3%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oscar Pardo of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Franck Guyader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Emmanuel Llacer (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Goran Jarni (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jerome Cobos (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Pancaro (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Romero P. Blanco (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Karim Rothen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Armin Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Fernandez (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Iago Ronaldo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Ali Chippo (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Elena Delgado (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Tony Bakker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Salvatore Stanic (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Tim Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Pedro Moutinho (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Oscar Pardo (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Martin Ince (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | João Pedro Julinho (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Romero P. Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hugo José Mari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Greg Guppy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Hughes (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alberto Lima (ATT) | 0 | |