Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Oldham Athletic | Oldham Athletic | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Nelson Edotu | Nelson Edotu | ||||||||||||||||||
| Joao Costa | J. Costa |  | 48 | G |  | 1 | | G | 57 |  | Rio Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Carl Palmer | C. Palmer | | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | Filipe Almeida | F. Almeida | |||||||||
| Ruben Soares | R. Soares | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 46 | | Paul Lawton | P. Lawton | |||||||||
| Stephen Izzet | S. Izzet | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 45 | | Eddie Smith | E. Smith | |||||||||
| Ian Lineker | I. Lineker | | 50 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Tommy Robson | T. Robson | |||||||||
| James Bramble | J. Bramble | | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 52 | | James Proctor | J. Proctor | |||||||||
| Max Carter | M. Carter | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Noel Marr | N. Marr | |||||||||
| Marvin Cooke | M. Cooke | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Mick Moore | M. Moore | |||||||||
| Stephen Marsden | S. Marsden | | 56 | M | | 9 | | M | 40 | | Del Eadie | D. Eadie | |||||||||
| Daniel Riggott | D. Riggott | | 60 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Alexander Grimandi | A. Grimandi | |||||||||
| Dietmar Schönenborn | D. Schönenborn |  | 56 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | Daniele Williamson | D. Williamson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Red Cross |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Oldham Athletic. A crowd of 4,725 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bradford City and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both Bradford City and Oldham Athletic are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
2.14
0-0Ruben Soares decides to run forward with the ball. Ruben Soares makes a simple pass to Dietmar Schönenborn. Dietmar Schönenborn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
4.58
0-0Eddie Smith passes the ball forward to Noel Marr. Noel Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Grimandi. Alexander Grimandi shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Joao Costa manages to gather it comfortably.
6.49
0-0Max Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Smith.
8.45
Mick Moore makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alexander Grimandi. Alexander Grimandi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.19
Noel Marr knocks the ball forward to Alexander Grimandi. Alexander Grimandi finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
20.38
James Proctor threads the ball through to Daniele Williamson. Daniele Williamson shoots from 25 yards. Joao Costa easily smothers it.
21.15
James Bramble passes the ball forward to Dietmar Schönenborn. Dietmar Schönenborn goes all the way! Dietmar Schönenborn cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.50
Mick Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Williamson. Daniele Williamson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.34
0-0Oldham Athletic are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
32.40
Noel Marr kicks a strong pass forward to Alexander Grimandi. Alexander Grimandi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Palmer.
33.09
Ruben Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Bramble. James Bramble sees space and advances. James Bramble knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
40.27
Mick Moore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Grimandi. Alexander Grimandi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Joao Costa easily smothers it!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Oldham Athletic kicking off!
47.13
Stephen Izzet threads the ball through to James Bramble. James Bramble chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Rio Gascoigne.
49.35
0-1Tommy Robson makes a probing pass to Mick Moore. Mick Moore threads the ball through to Alexander Grimandi. Alexander Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Daniele Williamson. Daniele Williamson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
57.00
Stephen Marsden knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.11
Stephen Izzet deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Cooke. Marvin Cooke makes a simple pass to Dietmar Schönenborn. Dietmar Schönenborn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rio Gascoigne who gathers it comfortably.
60.16
Ruben Soares takes it forward alone. Ruben Soares surges forward with the ball. Ruben Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.35
Marvin Cooke takes it forward alone. Marvin Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
71.19
Paul Lawton sees a break and surges forward. Paul Lawton knocks the ball forward to Alexander Grimandi. Alexander Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Williamson. Daniele Williamson tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
75.16
Oldham Athletic are easily keeping Bradford City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.3%
52.7%
Play Area
27%
51.4%
21.6%
Scorers