Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play Manchester United in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bradford City and Manchester United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
Manchester United kick off and get the match underway!
2.14
Jody Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp threads the ball through to Alberto Barbosa but he's offside!
6.44
Ian Keane chips the ball to his team mate, Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.51
Jody Carragher knocks the ball forward to Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa whips in a cross ball towards Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp directs the ball goalwards with his head. Liam Richards is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.24
Luigi Van Dessel makes a probing pass to Sol Davis. Sol Davis goes all the way! Sol Davis rockets a shot on goal. Liam Richards is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
21.37
Jose E. Mareggini makes a simple pass to Luigi Van Dessel. Luigi Van Dessel chips the ball to his team mate, Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.04
Eddie Fox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alan Barrett. Alan Barrett sees a break and surges forward. Alan Barrett whips in a cross ball towards Ross Standing. Ross Standing heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.49
Alan Barrett takes it forward alone. Alan Barrett makes a probing pass to Jermaine Weaver but he's offside!
28.54
Henry Ehiogu sees space and advances. Henry Ehiogu makes a probing pass to Jermaine Weaver. Jermaine Weaver makes a probing pass to Ross Standing. Ross Standing shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adam Neville easily smothers it!
33.19
Alan Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Brian Insley. Brian Insley plays a perfect one-two with Ross Standing and rushes in on goal... Brian Insley makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.21
Martin Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brian Insley. Brian Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Weaver. Jermaine Weaver tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
45.00
Dean Crooks barges into Kieron Stamp. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kieron Stamp hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.46
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
49.35
Henry Ehiogu advances with the ball. Henry Ehiogu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Weaver. Jermaine Weaver tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
55.14
Jose E. Mareggini threads the ball through to Ian Keane. Ian Keane makes a probing pass to Sol Davis. Sol Davis shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.24
Richard Bowyer advances with the ball. Richard Bowyer flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa plays a perfect one-two with Sol Davis and rushes in on goal... Alberto Barbosa shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.29
Anthony Joachim takes it forward alone. Anthony Joachim knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Insley. Brian Insley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
61.32
Dean Crooks passes the ball forward to Anthony Joachim. Anthony Joachim takes it forward alone. Anthony Joachim makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Weaver. Jermaine Weaver rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
63.48
Mick Hulme makes a simple pass to Sol Davis. Sol Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.23
Jody Carragher makes a simple pass to Sol Davis. Sol Davis lofts in a cross ball towards Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp heads the ball goalwards. Liam Richards easily picks it out of the air!
69.14
Martin Smith makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Brian Insley. Brian Insley finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.40
Ian Keane knocks the ball forward to Sol Davis. Sol Davis knocks in a cross ball towards Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
72.16
Jody Carragher makes a simple pass to Sol Davis. Sol Davis knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Dean Crooks.
75.05
Luigi Van Dessel flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.42
Mick Hulme makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.11
Mick Hulme flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Stamp. Kieron Stamp knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Liam Richards is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
Ian Keane passes the ball forward to Alberto Barbosa. Alberto Barbosa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Alberto Barbosa of Manchester United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 5
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 7
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 6 vs 4
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 48.1012658227848 vs 51.8987341772152
Play Area
Home team third: 31.65%, Midfield: 46.84%, Away team third: 21.52%