Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie59
G
1
G
64Kieron KasperK. Kasper
Tomas VieiraT. Vieira66
D
2
D
63Nelson Van GobbelN. Van Gobbel
Guy LandreauG. Landreau62
D
captain3
D
55Graham GalliG. Galli
John BartonJ. Barton58
D
4
D
53Peter EhioguP. Ehiogu
Stuart CollinsS. Collins58
D
5
D
51Richard KanuR. Kanu
Carl KeaneC. Keane63
M
6
D
49Noel RipleyN. Ripley
Jimmy PensalfiniJ. Pensalfini54
M
7
M
60Tomas BentoT. Bento
Neil Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips71
A
8captain
M
57Arturo PascualA. Pascual
Alejandro LopezA. Lopez68
A
9
A
51Natale BanchelliN. Banchelli
Stephen NaylorS. Naylor50
A
10
A
48Marvin SheringhamM. Sheringham
Danny TerryD. Terry48
A
11
A
42Alberto GascoigneA. Gascoigne
 
Tarik DouchezT. Douchez54
D
12
G
62Ugo ArmstrongU. Armstrong
Alun LawrenceA. Lawrence50
G
13
M
57Thomas MahouvéT. Mahouvé
Graham GallagherG. Gallagher47
M
14
G
57John HulmeJ. Hulme

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 8,339 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Peter De Haan.


0.00
The first half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
2.06
Arturo Pascual takes it forward alone. Arturo Pascual shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Neil Ritchie.
9.45
Arturo Pascual plays the ball forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.41
Tomas Bento changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Bento shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
15.05
John Barton flicks a high pass forward. Carl Keane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carl Keane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
16.51
Nelson Van Gobbel decides to run forward with the ball. Nelson Van Gobbel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nelson Van Gobbel knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.39
John Barton comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Sheringham. The referee calls over John Barton and warns him to calm down! Marvin Sheringham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.46
With great vision, Arturo Pascual plays the ball forward to Alberto Gascoigne. Alberto Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
21.07
John Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Richard Kanu.
26.52
Jimmy Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Danny Terry. Danny Terry kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Wright-Phillips but the referee indicates it's offside!
28.28
Arturo Pascual passes the ball forward to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Vieira.
30.48
Guy Landreau plays the ball forward to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jimmy Pensalfini knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Peter Ehiogu.
32.49
Jimmy Pensalfini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Kieron Kasper as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.22
Corner kick to Bradford City. Jimmy Pensalfini plays it to the far post. Noel Ripley reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
34.35
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward to Danny Terry who brings the ball under control. Danny Terry shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
39.34
Tomas Vieira advances with the ball. Tomas Vieira changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tomas Vieira knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
40.40
Carl Keane barges into Arturo Pascual. The referee calls over Carl Keane and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Pascual hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.45
Arturo Pascual threads the ball through to Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.48
Peter Ehiogu flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Pascual controls it well on his chest. Arturo Pascual flicks a high ball forward to Natale Banchelli who takes it down. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.34
Noel Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Arturo Pascual. Arturo Pascual advances with the ball. Arturo Pascual whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.47
Carl Keane flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naylor holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephen Naylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graham Galli.
53.32
Jimmy Pensalfini controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez connects with a diving header but it flies just wide!
54.55
Tomas Bento darts forward. Tomas Bento knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.55
Jimmy Pensalfini sees Neil Wright-Phillips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Wright-Phillips controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. What a cracker!! Kieron Kasper had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
60.26
Bradford City have made a substitution with Graham Gallagher replacing Jimmy Pensalfini .
63.49
With a delightful solo run, Tomas Bento stretches the opposition's defence. Tomas Bento lofts in a cross ball towards Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a lousy effort!
65.10
Graham Gallagher flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wright-Phillips controls it well on his chest. Neil Wright-Phillips lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
66.57
Arturo Pascual chips the ball to his team mate, Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stuart Collins.
77.27
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and Alun Lawrence replacing Alejandro Lopez .
79.41
Arturo Pascual advances with the ball. Arturo Pascual shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.23
Graham Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips beats his man to it with a header but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.20
Guy Landreau sees a break and surges forward. Guy Landreau plays the ball forward to Alun Lawrence. Alun Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
89.22
John Barton hacks Natale Banchelli from behind! The referee calls over John Barton and shows him a yellow card! Natale Banchelli stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Nottingham Forest
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
28.2%
45.9%
25.9%

Scorers
Neil Wright-Phillips 56
Marvin Sheringham 48

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Arturo Pascual of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Neil Ritchie (GK)
6
2.Tomas Vieira (DEF)
7
3.Guy Landreau (DEF)
6
4.John Barton (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Stuart Collins (DEF)
6
6.Carl Keane (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jimmy Pensalfini (MID)
8
8.Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Alejandro Lopez (ATT)
6
10.Stephen Naylor (ATT)
6
11.Danny Terry (ATT)
6
 
12.Tarik Douchez (DEF)
6
13.Alun Lawrence (GK)
6
14.Graham Gallagher (MID)
6

1.Kieron Kasper (GK)
6
2.Nelson Van Gobbel (DEF)
6
3.Graham Galli (DEF)
6
4.Peter Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5.Richard Kanu (DEF)
6
6.Noel Ripley (DEF)
6
7.Tomas Bento (MID)
7
8.Arturo Pascual (MID)
9
9.Natale Banchelli (ATT)
6
10.Marvin Sheringham (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alberto Gascoigne (ATT)
6
 
12.Ugo Armstrong (GK)
0
13.Thomas Mahouvé (MID)
0
14.John Hulme (GK)
0