Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Fratton Park where Portsmouth play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 19,772 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Portsmouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Portsmouth get the match underway!
3.50
0-0Romero P. Perez comes in with a late challenge on Mohammed Gyan. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mohammed Gyan runs off the knock.
9.45
0-0Julián Castillo threads the ball through to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón whips in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
12.32
0-0Avril Guigou kicks a strong pass forward to Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.43
0-0Hakan Ayaz flicks the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Caldwell who gathers it comfortably.
18.28
Hakan Ayaz passes the ball forward to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Gyan and rushes in on goal... Steinar Berg takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by David Caldwell.
21.54
1-0Arjen Roy makes a probing pass to Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz chips the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg heads the ball goalwards. What a cracker!! David Caldwell had no chance!! Goal for Portsmouth!
26.35
Eichiro Ishigawa makes a beautiful solo run. Eichiro Ishigawa lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
27.50
Alun Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón whips in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but David Caldwell is on top of it.
32.52
Lucas Risco passes the ball forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan whips in a cross ball towards Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but somehow David Caldwell manages to keep it out.
34.41
Augustine Lawal passes the ball forward to Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa takes it forward alone. Eichiro Ishigawa shoots from long range but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
36.52
Romero P. Perez passes the ball forward to Riad Mokrani. Riad Mokrani makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Valentín Maldonado. Valentín Maldonado knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.18
Eichiro Ishigawa sees space and advances. Eichiro Ishigawa shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
40.58
Riad Mokrani makes a probing pass to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko knocks in a cross ball towards Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade powers a header at goal but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
42.00
Hakan Ayaz makes a simple pass to Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djamel Ferhaoui.
45.00
1-0Bradford City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.36
Christian Davis advances with the ball. Christian Davis makes a beautiful solo run. Christian Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djamel Ferhaoui.
51.53
1-0Romero P. Perez threads the ball through to Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou brings the ball forward. Avril Guigou passes the ball forward but Andriy Peklushenko is offside!
60.30
Hakan Ayaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg heads the ball goalwards but it flies wide!
61.22
Arjen Roy knocks the ball forward to Lucas Risco. Lucas Risco knocks the ball forward to Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg powers a header at goal but somehow David Caldwell manages to keep it out.
66.05
Augustine Lawal knocks the ball to his team mate, Eichiro Ishigawa. Eichiro Ishigawa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade shoots from distance but it flies wide!
67.21
Lucas Risco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.23
Spencer Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Avril Guigou. Avril Guigou makes a simple pass to Andriy Peklushenko. Andriy Peklushenko sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Pontus Bergmark is on top of it.
75.39
1-0Andriy Peklushenko catches Arjen Roy on the ankles. Andriy Peklushenko is given a warning by the referee! Arjen Roy runs off the knock.
75.39
Portsmouth are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
77.26
Portsmouth are easily keeping Bradford City at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
79.27
Riad Mokrani makes a probing pass to Mohammed Omolade. Mohammed Omolade shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
89.24
Arjen Roy passes the ball forward to Julián Castillo. Julián Castillo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maximiliano Alarcón. Maximiliano Alarcón plays a perfect one-two with Mohammed Gyan and rushes in on goal... Maximiliano Alarcón shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by David Caldwell!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Steinar Berg 22 |