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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 19,484 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
2.43
0-0Wim Van Dessel knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eben Appiah.
3.33
0-0Michael Simonsen kicks a strong pass forward to Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
6.01
Miguel Altidore kicks a strong pass forward to Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets lofts in a cross ball towards Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
9.33
0-0Miguel Altidore makes a probing pass to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
15.50
Emile Murrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Dessel. Wim Van Dessel chips the ball to his team mate, Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gareth Deane who gathers it comfortably.
16.56
Eben Appiah makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore chips the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado knocks in a cross ball towards Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.28
0-0Valentín Maldonado comes in with a late challenge on Ade Adeshina. Valentín Maldonado is shown the yellow card! Ade Adeshina hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.05
1-0Riad Mokrani deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
30.11
1-0Eben Appiah flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets but the linesman indicates offside!
32.16
Avril Guigou controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.22
Wim Van Dessel knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado goes all the way! Valentín Maldonado makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Gareth Deane easily smothers it.
45.00
Augustine Lawal deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers get the second half underway!
49.34
1-0Miguel Altidore clumsily knocks into Avril Guigou. The referee calls over Miguel Altidore and warns him to calm down! Avril Guigou runs off the knock.
53.30
Avril Guigou knocks the ball to his team mate, Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
57.34
Michael Simonsen flicks the ball to his team mate, Miguel Altidore. Miguel Altidore controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Vadim Vitsenets. Vadim Vitsenets goes all the way! Vadim Vitsenets makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.10
Avril Guigou makes a probing pass to Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier passes the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado rockets a shot on goal but somehow Gareth Deane manages to keep it out.
61.38
Ade Adeshina deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Runar Leonhardsen. Runar Leonhardsen kicks a strong pass forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by David Caldwell!
69.57
1-0Bradford City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.58
Spencer Edwards chips the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Dessel. Wim Van Dessel threads the ball through to Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ade Adeshina.
73.13
Wim Van Dessel flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier kicks a strong pass forward to Valentín Maldonado but the referee indicates it's offside!
77.27
Wim Van Dessel sees space and advances. Wim Van Dessel threads the ball through to Marco Fournier. Marco Fournier shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
87.23
Matthias Ziegenhagen passes the ball forward to Duncan Parker. Duncan Parker whips in a cross ball towards Gustavo Salgado. Gustavo Salgado is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marco Fournier 26, 77 | Gustavo Salgado 87 |