Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     GillinghamGillingham
Pat MePat Me Computer Player Computer Player
Martino AllegrettiM. Allegretti53
G
1captain
G
53Robert WatersR. Waters
Frank MikeF. Mike43
D
2
D
57Jermaine KirklandJ. Kirkland
Daniel ReisD. Reis50
D
3
D
51Gavin JeffersG. Jeffers
Stan BoertienS. Boertien43
D
4
D
47Eddie JeffersE. Jeffers
Danny PearceD. Pearce52
D
captain5
D
46Kieron FormonK. Formon
Antonio BentoA. Bento51
M
6
M
53Julian SchellJ. Schell
Tommy DeaneT. Deane51
M
7
M
47Ugo ProctorU. Proctor
Anthony BridgesA. Bridges49
M
8
M
46Omer AdamsO. Adams
Danny ClaphamD. Clapham46
A
9
M
44Clive TaylorC. Taylor
John StandingJ. Standing51
A
10
A
48Adrian BarrettA. Barrett
Lars BräutigamL. Bräutigam51
A
11
A
47Juan AriasJ. Arias
 
Dean BarrettD. Barrett43
D
12
G
50Ivan EdghillI. Edghill
Ashley MorrisA. Morris43
M
13
A
45Ricardo CarrascoR. Carrasco
Gary GoodwinG. Goodwin42
D
14
A
44Frank InsleyF. Insley

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 7,950 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Goldberg.


0.00
Gillingham kick off!
2.38
Antonio Bento takes it forward alone. Antonio Bento finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
6.21
Eddie Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ugo Proctor. Ugo Proctor sees Adrian Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adrian Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Antonio Bento.
9.34
Frank Mike flicks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane sees Lars Bräutigam in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Lars Bräutigam lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham beats his man to it with a header. The ball strikes Julian Schell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
14.53
Tommy Deane flicks a high pass forward. Danny Clapham controls it well on his chest. Danny Clapham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Waters who gathers it comfortably.
16.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Stan Boertien plays the ball forward to Antonio Bento. Antonio Bento threads a neat ball through to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane edges inside the box! Tommy Deane shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
18.54
Danny Pearce flicks a high pass forward to Lars Bräutigam who brings the ball under control. Lars Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Waters who gathers it comfortably.
20.01
Stan Boertien runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stan Boertien lofts in a cross ball towards Lars Bräutigam. Lars Bräutigam makes a convincing header but it rises well off target!
22.29
Ugo Proctor makes an attacking run forward. Ugo Proctor sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.04
Anthony Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Antonio Bento who takes it down. Antonio Bento knocks in a cross ball towards John Standing. John Standing powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
42.32
Frank Mike laces a through ball forward to John Standing. John Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but is denied by Robert Waters. Excellent save.
45.00
Stan Boertien sees Antonio Bento in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With great vision, Antonio Bento plays the ball forward to John Standing. John Standing controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bradford City start the second half!
47.37
Tommy Deane flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Bridges controls it well on his chest. Anthony Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Waters who gathers it comfortably.
54.20
Danny Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Deane. Tommy Deane knocks the ball forward to Lars Bräutigam. Lars Bräutigam shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Robert Waters.
55.23
Anthony Bridges takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Danny Pearce muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
63.14
Antonio Bento chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham shoots from 25 yards but Robert Waters is on top of it.
67.37
Omer Adams hits a low pass to Ugo Proctor. Ugo Proctor controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Juan Arias. Juan Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Martino Allegretti who gathers it comfortably.
71.00
Gavin Jeffers hits a low pass to Eddie Jeffers. Eddie Jeffers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Arias. Juan Arias knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniel Reis.
72.03
With some swift thinking, Julian Schell plays the ball forward to Adrian Barrett. Adrian Barrett shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
78.21
Tommy Deane hits a low pass to Lars Bräutigam. Lars Bräutigam knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
79.40
Stan Boertien hits a low pass to Anthony Bridges. Anthony Bridges flicks a high pass forward to John Standing who brings the ball under control. John Standing shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Robert Waters.
83.45
Stan Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Clapham. Danny Clapham whips in a cross ball towards Lars Bräutigam. With a superhuman jump, Lars Bräutigam connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
87.51
Ugo Proctor deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Juan Arias. Juan Arias rushes past Tommy Deane! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Juan Arias provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Gillingham
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.9%
36.1%
Play Area
24.1%
47%
28.9%

Scorers
Lars Bräutigam 83
Juan Arias 88

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Proctor of Gillingham

Match Ratings
1.Martino Allegretti (GK)
6
2.Frank Mike (DEF)
6
3.Daniel Reis (DEF)
6
4.Stan Boertien (DEF)
8
5.Danny Pearce (DEF)
6
6.Antonio Bento (MID)
7
7.Tommy Deane (MID)
7
8.Anthony Bridges (MID)
7
9.Danny Clapham (ATT)
7
10.John Standing (ATT)
7
11.Lars Bräutigam (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Dean Barrett (DEF)
0
13.Ashley Morris (MID)
0
14.Gary Goodwin (DEF)
0

1.Robert Waters (GK)
8
2.Jermaine Kirkland (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Jeffers (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Jeffers (DEF)
6
5.Kieron Formon (DEF)
6
6.Julian Schell (MID)
6
7.Ugo Proctor (MID)
9
8.Omer Adams (MID)
6
9.Clive Taylor (MID)
6
10.Adrian Barrett (ATT)
6
11.Juan Arias (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Ivan Edghill (GK)
0
13.Ricardo Carrasco (ATT)
0
14.Frank Insley (ATT)
0