Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 9,381 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Cole.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
2.28
0-0Spencer Perry threads a neat ball through to Julian Bailey. Julian Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe makes a probing pass to Max Joseph but he's offside!
3.42
0-0Spencer Perry hacks Neil Wright-Phillips from behind! The referee brings Spencer Perry to one side and gives him a warning! Neil Wright-Phillips grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.42
0-0Free kick to Bradford City just outside the area...
4.59
Neil Wright-Phillips calmly steps up and curls the ball around the wall. It's too high and doesn't trouble the keeper.
6.30
0-0Julian Bailey flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe knocks in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Neil Ritchie manages to keep it out.
15.11
Neil Wright-Phillips comes in with a late challenge on Jimmy Tarantino. The referee brings Neil Wright-Phillips to one side and gives him a warning! Jimmy Tarantino gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
18.08
0-0Carl Keane knocks the ball forward to Danny Terry. Danny Terry shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
20.01
Jimmy Pensalfini chips the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
21.01
Carl Keane clumsily knocks into Spencer Perry. The referee calls over Carl Keane and warns him to calm down! Spencer Perry gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.39
0-0Dean Gray threads a neat ball through to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.06
Jimmy Tarantino flicks a high ball forward to Julian Bailey who takes it down. Julian Bailey hits a low pass to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
27.00
1-0Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bradford City!
32.44
Guy Landreau barges into Max Joseph. The referee calls over Guy Landreau and warns him to calm down! Max Joseph gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.58
With some swift thinking, Julian Bailey plays the ball forward to Max Joseph. Max Joseph cuts inside the box! Max Joseph cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
40.12
Carl Keane knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth kick off the second half!
51.01
Spencer Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Gray. Dean Gray flicks a high pass forward to Syd Sharpe who brings the ball under control. Syd Sharpe makes a simple pass, allowing Gianfranco Cannarsa to run into the box. Gianfranco Cannarsa takes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
54.53
Spencer Perry breaks forward. Spencer Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph. Max Joseph shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
57.42
John Barton powers a long ball forward. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.22
Jimmy Pensalfini threads the ball through to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! The crowd cheers as the Spaniard celebrates his hattrick!
65.33
Graeme Matthews flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Nicholls controls it well on his chest. Teddy Nicholls makes a beautiful solo run. Teddy Nicholls runs straight at the defence! Teddy Nicholls shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.50
Jimmy Pensalfini chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez beats his man to it with a header. Gregorio Garrido didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
72.35
3-0Alejandro Lopez clumsily knocks into Spencer Perry. Alejandro Lopez is warned by the referee! Spencer Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.23
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
77.28
3-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation. AFC Bournemouth have made 3 substitutions with Frank Burgess replacing Spencer Perry, Omer Howey replacing Shaun Weaver and Tommy Potts replacing Syd Sharpe .
89.05
Teddy Nicholls flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph. Max Joseph 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!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.6%
59.4%
Play Area
26.1%
43.5%
30.4%
Scorers
| Alejandro Lopez 27, 40, 61 | Max Joseph 89 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Alejandro Lopez of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomas Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guy Landreau (DEF) | 5 | |
| 4. | John Barton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stuart Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carl Keane (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Jimmy Pensalfini (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT) | 5 | |
| 9. | Alejandro Lopez (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Stephen Naylor (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Danny Terry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tarik Douchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alun Lawrence (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Graham Gallagher (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Gregorio Garrido (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Spencer Perry (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Graeme Matthews (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jimmy Tarantino (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dean Gray (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Teddy Nicholls (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Julian Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Shaun Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Syd Sharpe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Max Joseph (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Gianfranco Cannarsa (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Frank Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Omer Howey (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Tommy Potts (MID) | 6 | |