Match Report


AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon     Bradford CityBradford City
Adrian RoosAdrian Roos Pat Me Pat Me
Jose BarbosaJ. Barbosa77
G
1
G
60Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson
Gavin SounessG. Souness60
D
2
D
51Del ProctorD. Proctor
Linus NeudeckerL. Neudecker59
D
3
D
66Alan RankinA. Rankin
Shaun Le TissierS. Le Tissier57
D
4
D
54Ottavio TisciO. Tisci
Graham WilcoxG. Wilcox60
M
5
D
53Lee PowerL. Power
Wes MurrinW. Murrin66
M
6
M
56Simon MöllerS. Möller
Gavin WiseG. Wise62
M
7captain
M
53Celestine AliyuC. Aliyu
Stephen NaysmithS. Naysmith58
M
8
M
60Scott EtheringtonS. Etherington
Gabriel FernandezG. Fernandez69
A
9
A
51Isaiah AdamsI. Adams
Vinicio E. Di MatteoV. Di Matteo70
A
captain10
A
55Uwe WelkeU. Welke
Leonardo Pires VieraL. Pires Viera70
A
11
A
46Jacob WatsonJ. Watson
 
Edward AdamsE. Adams56
M
12
A
60Richard OakesR. Oakes
Marcus RichardsM. Richards55
M
13
D
63Alberto MowbrayA. Mowbray
Carlton GuppyC. Guppy56
A
14
A
54Sol HughesS. Hughes

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,658 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.


0.00
AFC Wimbledon kick off!
3.54
Linus Neudecker makes a simple pass to Graham Wilcox. Graham Wilcox makes a great pass forward. Gavin Wise runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
8.45
Simon Möller passes the ball forward to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
12.29
Stephen Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Gabriel Fernandez is offside!
14.13
Celestine Aliyu kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.02
Wes Murrin threads the ball through to Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise knocks in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Di Matteo. With a superhuman jump, Vinicio E. Di Matteo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
18.23
Del Proctor knocks the ball forward to Lee Power. Lee Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke whips the ball goalwards with his head. Jose Barbosa gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
20.51
Gavin Wise passes the ball forward to Wes Murrin. Wes Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Wise. Gavin Wise jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but slams it into the crowd!
22.27
Graham Wilcox barges into Scott Etherington. The referee calls over Graham Wilcox and warns him to calm down! Scott Etherington gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
27.19
Gavin Wise hits a low pass to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Stephen Naysmith. Stephen Naysmith beats his man to it with a header but somehow Robbie Thompson manages to keep it out.
32.19
Simon Möller catches Gavin Wise on the ankles. Simon Möller is given a warning by the referee! Gavin Wise runs off the knock.
36.20
Vinicio E. Di Matteo threads the ball through to Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.46
Stephen Naysmith flicks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Robbie Thompson. Excellent save.
39.59
Wes Murrin takes it forward alone. Wes Murrin cuts inside the box! Wes Murrin muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Edward Adams replacing Stephen Naysmith and Marcus Richards replacing Gavin Wise. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Alberto Mowbray replacing Celestine Aliyu.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
51.53
Scott Etherington threads a neat ball through to Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
60.07
AFC Wimbledon have made a substitution with Carlton Guppy replacing Leonardo Pires Viera .
65.39
AFC Wimbledon are in full control of this game.
66.25
Linus Neudecker chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Fernandez. Gabriel Fernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Richards. Marcus Richards is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
67.17
Marcus Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Proctor.
81.03
Edward Adams comes in with a late challenge on Simon Möller. The referee calls over Edward Adams and warns him to calm down! Simon Möller hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.06
Gavin Souness hacks Jacob Watson from behind! The referee brings Gavin Souness to one side and gives him a warning! Jacob Watson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.03
Shaun Le Tissier clumsily knocks into Uwe Welke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Uwe Welke runs off the knock.
87.33
Gabriel Fernandez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vinicio E. Di Matteo. Vinicio E. Di Matteo knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alberto Mowbray.
89.32
Ottavio Tisci flicks a high pass forward. Scott Etherington holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Etherington brings the ball forward. Scott Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Jose Barbosa had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Wimbledon

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

Possession
50.8%
49.2%
Play Area
14.8%
52.5%
32.8%

Scorers
Wes Murrin 40
Uwe Welke 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Wes Murrin of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings
1.Jose Barbosa (GK)
6
2.Gavin Souness (DEF)
5
3.Linus Neudecker (DEF)
6
4.Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Graham Wilcox (MID)
6
6.Wes Murrin (MID)goal scored
9
7.Gavin Wise (MID)
7
8.Stephen Naysmith (MID)
6
9.Gabriel Fernandez (ATT)
7
10.Vinicio E. Di Matteo (ATT)
6
11.Leonardo Pires Viera (ATT)
6
 
12.Edward Adams (MID)
5
13.Marcus Richards (MID)
6
14.Carlton Guppy (ATT)
6

1.Robbie Thompson (GK)
7
2.Del Proctor (DEF)
6
3.Alan Rankin (DEF)
6
4.Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
7
5.Lee Power (DEF)
6
6.Simon Möller (MID)
6
7.Celestine Aliyu (MID)
6
8.Scott Etherington (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