Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Bradford CityBradford City
Barry SkinnerBarry Skinner David Payne David Payne
Mariano LongoM. Longo67
G
1
G
79Silvio LimaS. Lima
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin66
D
2captain
D
75Elena BarkeroE. Barkero
Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier68
D
3
D
73Jean BehiJ. Behi
Edward OakesE. Oakes70
D
4
D
75Jean-Philippe BellosoJ. Belloso
Alex LiddellA. Liddell74
M
captain5
M
78Omer WinterburnO. Winterburn
Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock74
M
6
M
75Jerome CobosJ. Cobos
Peter SeamanP. Seaman69
M
7
M
85Martin FernandezM. Fernandez
Ross TilerR. Tiler73
M
8
M
77Davi GarrinchaD. Garrincha
Gilles MurrinG. Murrin70
A
9
A
79Iago RonaldoI. Ronaldo
Tommy BowerT. Bower68
A
10
A
79Romero P. BlancoR. Blanco
Alan BouldA. Bould70
A
11
A
77Karim RothenK. Rothen
 
Richard HendersonR. Henderson72
A
12
D
71Armin HamannA. Hamann
Lomano HuntL. Hunt70
D
13
M
80Goran JarniG. Jarni
Paul NaysmithP. Naysmith70
A
14
A
78Stefan PancaroS. Pancaro

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 19,006 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Both Brighton and Hove Albion and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.58
Patrick Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock hits a low pass to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Philippe Belloso.
4.03
Jerome Cobos hits a low pass to Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha makes a simple pass to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco edges inside the box! Romero P. Blanco side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
8.28
Elena Barkero passes the ball forward to Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez threads the ball through to Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo plays a scrappy one-two with Romero P. Blanco and stumbles forward towards the goal... Iago Ronaldo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Good keeping from Mariano Longo as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
9.39
Corner kick to Bradford City. Omer Winterburn chips it to the near post. Elena Barkero comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.31
Karim Rothen clumsily knocks into Paul Hopkin. The referee calls over Karim Rothen and shows him a yellow card! Paul Hopkin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.41
Ross Tiler chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould plays a scrappy one-two with Gilles Murrin and advances towards the goal... Alan Bould shoots from just inside the box. Silvio Lima gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
14.08
Martin Fernandez kicks a strong pass forward to Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
15.26
Paul Hopkin catches Iago Ronaldo on the ankles. The referee brings Paul Hopkin to one side and gives him a warning! Iago Ronaldo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.34
Jerome Cobos barges into Ross Tiler. Jerome Cobos is shown the yellow card! Ross Tiler runs off the knock.
21.17
Jerome Cobos makes a probing pass to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
24.33
Martin Fernandez hits a low pass to Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
28.51
With imagination, Patrick Le Tissier laces a through ball forward to Tommy Bower. Tommy Bower surges forward with the ball. Tommy Bower knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Silvio Lima who gathers it comfortably.
39.17
Tommy Bower threads the ball through to Gilles Murrin. Gilles Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.44
With some swift thinking, Peter Seaman plays the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Peter Seaman through on goal. Peter Seaman shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Armin Hamann replacing Jean Behi and Stefan Pancaro replacing Iago Ronaldo. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
The second half starts with Brighton and Hove Albion kicking off!
49.24
Jean-Philippe Belloso makes a simple pass to Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Mariano Longo!
53.44
Davi Garrincha deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro knocks the ball forward, putting Karim Rothen through on goal. Karim Rothen strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Edward Oakes.
54.15
Armin Hamann threads a neat ball through to Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez chips the ball to his team mate, Jerome Cobos. Jerome Cobos knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco connects with a diving header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Mariano Longo with no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
60.19
Bradford City have made a substitution with Goran Jarni replacing Martin Fernandez .
67.43
Edward Oakes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alex Liddell. Alex Liddell sees space and advances. Alex Liddell shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Silvio Lima manages to gather it.
72.37
Ross Tiler darts forward. Ross Tiler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.06
Armin Hamann chips the ball to his team mate, Davi Garrincha. Davi Garrincha flicks the ball to his team mate, Goran Jarni. Goran Jarni plays a one-two with Romero P. Blanco and advances towards the goal... Goran Jarni shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.38
Edward Oakes makes a high pass forward. Alex Liddell shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Alex Liddell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Bould. Alan Bould knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
78.53
Alex Liddell plays the ball forward to Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman skips past Jerome Cobos! Peter Seaman side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
84.52
Patrick Le Tissier gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Alex Liddell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.20
Goran Jarni makes a probing pass to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Romero P. Blanco scores for Bradford City!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Bradford City
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
46.9%
53.1%
Play Area
32.1%
43.2%
24.7%

Scorers
Peter Seaman 40, 79
Romero P. Blanco 54, 89
Goran Jarni 73

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

Match Ratings
1.Mariano Longo (GK)
6
2.Paul Hopkin (DEF)
6
3.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
6
4.Edward Oakes (DEF)
6
5.Alex Liddell (MID)
7
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
6
7.Peter Seaman (MID)goal scoredgoal scored
9
8.Ross Tiler (MID)
6
9.Gilles Murrin (ATT)
6
10.Tommy Bower (ATT)
6
11.Alan Bould (ATT)
7
 
12.Richard Henderson (ATT)
0
13.Lomano Hunt (DEF)
0
14.Paul Naysmith (ATT)
0

1.Silvio Lima (GK)
6
2.Elena Barkero (DEF)
6
3.Jean Behi (DEF)
6
4.Jean-Philippe Belloso (DEF)
6
5.Omer Winterburn (MID)
6
6.Jerome Cobos (MID)yellow card
6
7.Martin Fernandez (MID)
7
8.Davi Garrincha (MID)
6
9.Iago Ronaldo (ATT)
6
10.Romero P. Blanco (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Karim Rothen (ATT)yellow card
6
 
12.Armin Hamann (DEF)
6
13.Goran Jarni (MID)goal scored
7
14.Stefan Pancaro (ATT)
6