Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
David PayneDavid Payne Computer Player Computer Player
Silvio LimaS. Lima78
G
1
G
67Mariano LongoM. Longo
Jean BehiJ. Behi72
D
2
D
70Lomano HuntL. Hunt
Franck GuyaderF. Guyader77
D
captain3
D
68Marc GrondinM. Grondin
Paul WatsonP. Watson76
D
4
D
68Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier
Omer WinterburnO. Winterburn78
M
5
D
66Damien GeorgeD. George
Davi GarrinchaD. Garrincha77
M
6captain
M
74Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock
Martin FernandezM. Fernandez84
M
7
M
74Alex LiddellA. Liddell
Luca GhirardelloL. Ghirardello80
M
8
A
70Alan BouldA. Bould
Guilherme TeixeiraG. Teixeira73
A
9
A
70Gilles MurrinG. Murrin
Romero P. BlancoR. Blanco78
A
10
A
69Spencer PattersonS. Patterson
Edmundo CamposE. Campos75
A
11
A
68Liam CrooksL. Crooks
 
Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso75
D
12
M
73Ross TilerR. Tiler
Emmanuel LlacerE. Llacer86
M
13
M
68Peter SeamanP. Seaman
Karim RothenK. Rothen77
A
14
M
67Gavin ElliottG. Elliott

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 18,043 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.


0.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the match underway!
2.20
Alex Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Silvio Lima.
3.33
It's a corner kick which Alex Liddell takes quickly, playing the ball short to Gilles Murrin. Jean Behi comes in with a tackle and wins the ball, clearing it upfield.
10.51
Franck Guyader controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez flicks a high ball forward to Romero P. Blanco who takes it down. Romero P. Blanco shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
12.10
Martin Fernandez takes it forward alone. Martin Fernandez plays a one-two with Romero P. Blanco and rushes in on goal... Martin Fernandez shoots from just inside the box but is denied by Mariano Longo. Excellent save.
22.09
Jean Behi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Lomano Hunt.
24.21
Alex Liddell hits a low pass to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Watson.
26.53
Marc Grondin takes a long throw-in. Damien George controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Hunt. Lomano Hunt makes a probing pass to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Bould. Alan Bould powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
28.33
Alex Liddell knocks the ball forward to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Silvio Lima manages to gather it.
30.55
Martin Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos lofts in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. With a superhuman jump, Guilherme Teixeira connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Mariano Longo!
34.31
Martin Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Guilherme Teixeira. Guilherme Teixeira rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Solid save from Mariano Longo.
39.15
Niccolo Flintlock plays the ball forward to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
42.05
Davi Garrincha changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Davi Garrincha shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Mariano Longo!
44.36
Alex Liddell surges forward with the ball. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Watson.
45.00
Alex Liddell makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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 Jean-Philippe Belloso replacing Paul Watson, Emmanuel Llacer replacing Omer Winterburn and Karim Rothen replacing Edmundo Campos. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.43
Jean Behi flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Emmanuel Llacer. Emmanuel Llacer directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but Patrick Le Tissier blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
51.18
Guilherme Teixeira controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.24
Under pressure, Jean-Philippe Belloso clears the ball far upfield. Emmanuel Llacer lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Lomano Hunt steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
60.51
Emmanuel Llacer makes a simple pass to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco makes a deft header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.52
With a delightful solo run, Davi Garrincha stretches the opposition's defence. Davi Garrincha passes the ball forward but Karim Rothen is offside!
67.16
Damien George flicks a high pass forward. Alex Liddell holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alex Liddell flicks a high pass forward. Gilles Murrin collects the pass. Gilles Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's a lousy effort!
69.15
Martin Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Blanco holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Blanco edges inside the box! Romero P. Blanco strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Mariano Longo manages to gather it.
72.52
Franck Guyader flicks a high pass forward to Martin Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Teixeira controls it well on his chest. Guilherme Teixeira knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.39
Alan Bould clumsily knocks into Davi Garrincha. Alan Bould is given a warning by the referee! Davi Garrincha stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.56
Alex Liddell catches Martin Fernandez on the ankles. The referee warns Alex Liddell to calm down! Martin Fernandez stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.47
Jean Behi sees a break and surges forward. Jean Behi flicks a high pass forward. Guilherme Teixeira collects the pass. Guilherme Teixeira kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Rothen but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.22
Martin Fernandez makes an attacking run forward. Martin Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen makes a deft header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.42
Marc Grondin darts forward. With a delightful solo run, Marc Grondin stretches the opposition's defence. Marc Grondin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Philippe Belloso.
90.00
Niccolo Flintlock threads a neat ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin tries a spectacular long range effort. Superb reactions from Silvio Lima. What a save!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.6%
44.4%
Play Area
25.9%
44.4%
29.6%

Scorers
Romero P. Blanco 61

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Romero P. Blanco of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Silvio Lima (GK)
7
2.Jean Behi (DEF)
7
3.Franck Guyader (DEF)
6
4.Paul Watson (DEF)
6
5.Omer Winterburn (MID)
6
6.Davi Garrincha (MID)
8
7.Martin Fernandez (MID)
9
8.Luca Ghirardello (MID)
6
9.Guilherme Teixeira (ATT)
6
10.Romero P. Blanco (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Edmundo Campos (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
6
13.Emmanuel Llacer (MID)
6
14.Karim Rothen (ATT)
7

1.Mariano Longo (GK)
8
2.Lomano Hunt (DEF)
6
3.Marc Grondin (DEF)
7
4.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
5.Damien George (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
6
7.Alex Liddell (MID)
7
8.Alan Bould (ATT)
6
9.Gilles Murrin (ATT)
6
10.Spencer Patterson (ATT)
6
11.Liam Crooks (ATT)
6
 
12.Ross Tiler (MID)
0
13.Peter Seaman (MID)
0
14.Gavin Elliott (MID)
0