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There is a slight drizzle in the air here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 4,211 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Huddersfield Town and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Bradford City start the game by kicking off the first half!
10.56
Seth Clegg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Barmby. Harvey Barmby kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez makes a simple pass to Danilo Padalino. Danilo Padalino tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
12.12
Danilo Padalino barges into Sylvain Barmby. Danilo Padalino is shown the yellow card! Sylvain Barmby runs off the knock.
14.44
Dion Cole flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Collymore. Nigel Collymore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.23
Syd Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz goes all the way! Ernesto Diaz rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.07
Leon Lofthouse advances with the ball. Leon Lofthouse makes a probing pass to Danilo Padalino. Danilo Padalino whips in a cross ball towards Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
22.32
Des Gallagher knocks the ball forward to Danilo Padalino. Danilo Padalino goes all the way! Danilo Padalino shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.40
Danilo Padalino catches Sylvain Barmby on the ankles. Danilo Padalino is warned by the referee! Sylvain Barmby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.30
Jon Butt flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.43
Frank Carter powers a long ball forward. Danilo Padalino finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.55
Syd Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz plays a perfect one-two with Rody Van Gastel and rushes in on goal... Ernesto Diaz tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and Huddersfield Town get the second half underway!
48.56
Frank Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Harvey Barmby. Harvey Barmby decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Barmby tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.10
Darren Heskey threads the ball through to Danilo Padalino. Danilo Padalino goes all the way! Danilo Padalino tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.21
Michael Gower plays a long ball forward. Syd Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Danilo Padalino. Danilo Padalino connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
60.36
Des Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
66.23
Sylvain Barmby flicks the ball to his team mate, Jon Butt. Jon Butt sees a break and surges forward. Jon Butt passes the ball forward but Rody Van Gastel is offside!
67.54
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
69.39
Leon Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Gallagher. Des Gallagher threads the ball through to Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jermaine Moss.
71.01
Jermaine Moss makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jon Butt. Jon Butt makes a simple pass to Ernesto Diaz. Ernesto Diaz goes all the way! Ernesto Diaz rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Danny Bastin.
77.34
Darren Heskey makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danilo Padalino. Danilo Padalino shoots from long range. It curls slightly but David Spengler manages to gather it comfortably.
79.43
Darren Heskey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danilo Padalino. Danilo Padalino controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.20
Syd Carragher brings the ball forward. Syd Carragher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Danny Bastin manages to gather it comfortably.
85.19
Dion Cole makes a simple pass to Rody Van Gastel. Rody Van Gastel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.08
Darren Heskey flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez plays a perfect one-two with Danilo Padalino and rushes in on goal... Ricardo Vazquez makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Ricardo Vazquez scores for Bradford City!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo Vazquez of Bradford City
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
8
Offsides
4
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%