Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 16,762 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Manchester City kicking off!
4.41
0-0Armin Hamann flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Cobos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome Cobos sees Guilherme Teixeira in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Guilherme Teixeira tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
6.03
Dave Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Adrian Patterson. Adrian Patterson flicks a high pass forward to Gary McStay who brings the ball under control. Gary McStay knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
8.08
0-0Marvin Le Tissier makes a probing pass to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steffen Riemann but the linesman indicates offside!
9.53
Marvin Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann threads a neat, attacking ball through to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Elliott!
10.09
0-0Luca Ghirardello kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Sibilano. Marco Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Ghirardello. Luca Ghirardello knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
20.16
Gary McStay flicks a high pass forward. Brian Lua-Lua holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Brian Lua-Lua runs straight at the defence! Brian Lua-Lua strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Superb reactions from Silvio Lima. What a save!
21.06
0-0Luca Ghirardello flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Teixeira holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guilherme Teixeira plays a one-two with Steffen Riemann and rushes in on goal... Dave Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Guilherme Teixeira. Penalty not given!!
24.39
0-0Stuart Strachan catches Luca Ghirardello on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luca Ghirardello runs off the knock.
34.12
Jean-Philippe Belloso flicks a high pass forward. Jerome Cobos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jerome Cobos threads a neat ball through to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
39.29
Armin Hamann sees Luca Ghirardello in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luca Ghirardello flicks a high pass forward to Guilherme Teixeira who brings the ball under control. Guilherme Teixeira shoots from outside the area but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
Marco Sibilano catches Stuart Strachan on the ankles. The referee calls over Marco Sibilano and shows him a yellow card! Stuart Strachan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Davi Garrincha replacing Marco Sibilano and Iago Ronaldo replacing Stefan Pancaro. Manchester City appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
51.19
Armin Hamann kicks a strong pass forward to Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo makes a defence splitting pass to Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Gavin Elliott gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
57.41
0-0Dave Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Brian Lua-Lua. Brian Lua-Lua kicks a strong pass forward to Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.13
Dave Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Leonardo Verges. Leonardo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Philippe Belloso.
60.19
0-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Jean Behi replacing Jean-Philippe Belloso .
63.05
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
65.26
Marvin Le Tissier flicks a high ball forward to Steffen Riemann who gracefully takes it down. Steffen Riemann runs straight at the defence! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Steffen Riemann provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
66.21
Luca Ghirardello hits a low pass to Jerome Cobos. Jerome Cobos cuts inside the box! Jerome Cobos cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
67.27
Luca Ghirardello controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira lofts in a cross ball towards Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo directs the ball goalwards with his head. Gavin Elliott picks it out of the air!
71.42
1-0Jean Behi makes a beautiful solo run. Jean Behi threads a neat ball through to Steffen Riemann. Steffen Riemann sees Iago Ronaldo just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Iago Ronaldo shoots from just inside the box. Iago Ronaldo scores for Bradford City!!
77.16
1-0Davi Garrincha makes a simple pass to Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo plays a one-two with Guilherme Teixeira and advances towards the goal... Iago Ronaldo comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Dave Thatcher is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
79.46
Adrian Patterson passes the ball forward to Gary McStay. Gary McStay makes a simple pass to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.32
Franck Guyader flicks a high pass forward. Davi Garrincha collects the pass. Davi Garrincha flicks a high pass forward. Steffen Riemann collects the pass. Steffen Riemann rushes past Dave Thatcher! Steffen Riemann tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
85.35
Leonardo Verges flicks a high pass forward. Mick Lowe collects the pass. Mick Lowe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.32
Brian Lua-Lua knocks the ball forward to Mick Lowe. Mick Lowe cuts inside the box! Mick Lowe shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
25.7%
42.9%
31.4%
Scorers
| Iago Ronaldo 71 | Mick Lowe 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Iago Ronaldo of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Silvio Lima (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Franck Guyader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Armin Hamann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Marvin Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jerome Cobos (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Luca Ghirardello (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Marco Sibilano (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Stefan Pancaro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Steffen Riemann (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Guilherme Teixeira (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Jean Behi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Davi Garrincha (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Iago Ronaldo (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 1. | Gavin Elliott (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Adrian Patterson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Anthony Mendonca (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dave Thatcher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Stuart Strachan (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Gary McStay (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Brian Lua-Lua (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Jamie Le Saux (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Del Konchesky (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Leonardo Verges (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Lowe (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ugo Duberry (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Joseph (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Aaron Smith (ATT) | 0 | |