Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off the first half!
4.15
0-0Antonio Teixeira powers a long ball forward. Graham Watson plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Potts and rushes in on goal... Graham Watson shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.59
0-0Romero P. Perez passes the ball forward to Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa threads the ball through to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks the ball forward to Andriy Peklushenko but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.52
0-0Kyle Moose makes a simple pass to Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
14.42
Jason Fowler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos kicks a strong pass forward to Graham Watson but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.42
Wim Van Dessel decides to run forward with the ball. Wim Van Dessel kicks a strong pass forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Daniel Moffat manages to gather it comfortably.
24.13
Manuel Faria sees space and advances. Manuel Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Andriy Peklushenko but the referee indicates it's offside!
26.42
Antonio Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Julian Hackworth. Julian Hackworth passes the ball forward to Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos goes all the way! Jero Dossantos tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.59
1-0Eichiro Ishigawa advances with the ball. Eichiro Ishigawa plays a perfect one-two with Andriy Peklushenko and rushes in on goal... Eichiro Ishigawa tries a spectacular strike. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
33.23
1-0Avril Guigou makes a probing pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Daniel Moffat who gathers it comfortably.
38.18
1-0Kyle Moose barges into Eichiro Ishigawa. Kyle Moose is shown the yellow card! Eichiro Ishigawa hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.31
Eichiro Ishigawa makes a probing pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
48.03
1-0Jason Fowler barges into Manuel Faria. The referee calls over Jason Fowler and warns him to calm down! Manuel Faria runs off the knock.
63.37
Kyle Moose kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts shoots from distance but it is miles over!
66.51
Avril Guigou knocks the ball forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado goes all the way! Valentín Maldonado tries a spectacular strike. What a cracker!! Daniel Moffat had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
69.11
Romero P. Perez makes a simple pass to Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa makes a simple pass to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko goes all the way! Andriy Peklushenko rockets a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Daniel Moffat.
71.46
Antonio Teixeira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Fowler. Jason Fowler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Potts. Anthony Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow David Caldwell manages to keep it out.
73.36
Tieme De Nooijer makes a probing pass to Jason Fowler. Jason Fowler makes a simple pass to Jero Dossantos. Jero Dossantos shoots from long range but David Caldwell is on top of it.
75.04
Wim Van Dessel makes a probing pass to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko plays a perfect one-two with Valentín Maldonado and rushes in on goal... Andriy Peklushenko shoots from just inside the box. Daniel Moffat is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.21
3-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
79.08
Eichiro Ishigawa flicks the ball to his team mate, Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko goes all the way! Andriy Peklushenko rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Daniel Moffat!
81.41
Spencer Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Wim Van Dessel. Wim Van Dessel makes a probing pass to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.46
Kyle Moose barges into Wim Van Dessel. Kyle Moose is warned by the referee! Wim Van Dessel runs off the knock.
89.10
Warren Heskey threads the ball through to Kyle Moose. Kyle Moose flicks the ball to his team mate, Graham Watson. Graham Watson plays a perfect one-two with Anthony Potts and rushes in on goal... Graham Watson tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
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