Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Pat MePat Me Steven Templeton Steven Templeton
Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson60
G
1
G
58Paul BurbageP. Burbage
Del ProctorD. Proctor51
D
2
D
48Eddie StuartE. Stuart
Alan RankinA. Rankin66
D
3
D
53Brian GrantB. Grant
Ottavio TisciO. Tisci54
D
captain4captain
D
55Leon RöslerL. Rösler
Lee PowerL. Power53
D
5
D
60Neil DalglishN. Dalglish
Simon MöllerS. Möller56
M
6
M
55Mervin MakinM. Makin
Celestine AliyuC. Aliyu53
M
7
M
67George BoatengG. Boateng
Phil EdghillP. Edghill50
M
8
M
53Ivan PottsI. Potts
Isaiah AdamsI. Adams51
A
9
A
62Stephen CampbellS. Campbell
Uwe WelkeU. Welke55
A
10
A
60Tim BestT. Best
Jacob WatsonJ. Watson46
A
11
A
48Nwankwo BrambleN. Bramble
 
Richard OakesR. Oakes60
A
12
D
58Gavin MercerG. Mercer
Alberto MowbrayA. Mowbray63
D
13
M
53Ian WeirI. Weir
Sol HughesS. Hughes54
A
14
A
69Scott HendersonS. Henderson

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,189 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Sheffield United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Woodgate.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
6.10
Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Bramble holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nwankwo Bramble lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
12.28
Brian Grant barges into Isaiah Adams. The referee warns Brian Grant to calm down! Isaiah Adams grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.01
Simon Möller barges into Ivan Potts. The referee brings Simon Möller to one side and gives him a warning! Ivan Potts hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.59
Simon Möller flicks a high pass forward. Phil Edghill collects the pass. Phil Edghill shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Paul Burbage manages to gather it.
20.31
George Boateng flicks a high ball forward to Nwankwo Bramble who takes it down. Nwankwo Bramble knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Phil Edghill.
22.15
Celestine Aliyu plays the ball forward to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. With a superhuman jump, Isaiah Adams connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
24.46
Del Proctor clumsily knocks into Tim Best. The referee brings Del Proctor to one side and gives him a warning! Tim Best hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.19
Alan Rankin kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Möller. Simon Möller threads a neat ball through to Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Rösler.
28.38
Neil Dalglish kicks a strong pass forward to George Boateng. George Boateng chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Best. Tim Best shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
30.26
Brian Grant flicks a high pass forward. Nwankwo Bramble collects the pass. Nwankwo Bramble shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Robbie Thompson manages to gather it.
33.58
Celestine Aliyu makes a probing pass to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.54
Uwe Welke flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Watson collects the pass. Jacob Watson knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
40.30
Del Proctor threads the ball through to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Stuart.
42.13
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward. Simon Möller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Seeing a gap ahead, Simon Möller plays the ball forward to Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson makes a defence splitting pass to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Paul Burbage is on top of it.
44.03
Celestine Aliyu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams whips in a cross ball towards Celestine Aliyu. Celestine Aliyu directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Paul Burbage manages to keep it out.
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 Alberto Mowbray replacing Celestine Aliyu. Sheffield United appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Sheffield United kick off the second half!
54.33
Ottavio Tisci flicks a high pass forward. Phil Edghill controls it well on his chest. Phil Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
57.03
Ivan Potts flicks a high pass forward. Mervin Makin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mervin Makin edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Mervin Makin provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Robbie Thompson gets down and covers it.
59.13
Del Proctor runs straight at the opposition's defence. Del Proctor shoots from long range but Paul Burbage is on top of it.
61.36
Lee Power sees a break and surges forward. Lee Power makes a probing pass to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Paul Burbage.
69.28
Brian Grant sees space and advances. Brian Grant shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
71.10
Eddie Stuart deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin surges forward with the ball. Mervin Makin shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sheffield United are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
75.39
Ivan Potts plays the ball forward to Mervin Makin. Mervin Makin sees space and advances. Mervin Makin sees Stephen Campbell just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Campbell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Sheffield United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
28.4%
43.2%
28.4%

Scorers
Uwe Welke 54
Mervin Makin 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mervin Makin of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Robbie Thompson (GK)
7
2.Del Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Alan Rankin (DEF)
6
4.Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
5.Lee Power (DEF)
6
6.Simon Möller (MID)
6
7.Celestine Aliyu (MID)
6
8.Phil Edghill (MID)
7
9.Isaiah Adams (ATT)
6
10.Uwe Welke (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jacob Watson (ATT)
6
 
12.Richard Oakes (ATT)
0
13.Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
6
14.Sol Hughes (ATT)
0

1.Paul Burbage (GK)
8
2.Eddie Stuart (DEF)
6
3.Brian Grant (DEF)
6
4.Leon Rösler (DEF)
6
5.Neil Dalglish (DEF)
6
6.Mervin Makin (MID)goal scored
9
7.George Boateng (MID)
6
8.Ivan Potts (MID)
6
9.Stephen Campbell (ATT)
6
10.Tim Best (ATT)
6
11.Nwankwo Bramble (ATT)
7
 
12.Gavin Mercer (DEF)
0
13.Ian Weir (MID)
0
14.Scott Henderson (ATT)
0