Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Hull City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Bradford City and Hull City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the match underway!
2.11
Harvey Vernazza barges into Chris Anderton. Harvey Vernazza is shown the yellow card! Chris Anderton runs off the knock.
6.23
Graeme Jacobs boots it upfield. Harvey Clarke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ivan Standing.
8.24
Harvey Vernazza knocks the ball forward to Leon Shields. Leon Shields goes all the way! Leon Shields shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.00
Gavin Thatcher chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Beckham. Marc Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Dixon. Sylvain Dixon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
16.20
Dean Charles advances with the ball. Dean Charles goes all the way! Dean Charles makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Stuart!
18.38
Steve Potts makes a simple pass to Harvey Vernazza. Harvey Vernazza passes the ball forward to Leon Shields. Leon Shields tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
20.05
Chris Anderton kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Dixon but the referee indicates it's offside!
21.39
Dean Charles controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Didier Hiroux. Didier Hiroux plays a perfect one-two with Leon Shields and rushes in on goal... Didier Hiroux shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Nigel Stuart is on top of it.
24.45
Gavin Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Didier Hiroux. Gavin Thatcher is given a warning by the referee! Didier Hiroux runs off the knock.
26.49
Gavin Thatcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Beckham. Marc Beckham brings the ball forward. Marc Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards but the linesman indicates offside!
28.52
Chris Anderton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.37
Hull City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
32.05
Sylvain Simonsen threads the ball through to Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke lofts in a cross ball towards Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Nigel Mortensen!
34.37
Gavin Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Leon Shields. The referee calls over Gavin Thatcher again and warns him to calm down! Leon Shields stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.28
Hull City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Bradford City's defence.
38.14
Adrian Hall flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Beckham. Marc Beckham sees space and advances. Marc Beckham goes all the way! Marc Beckham tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The whistle blows and Hull City kick off!
48.28
Chris Anderton flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Dixon. Sylvain Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.06
Gavin Thatcher barges into Harvey Vernazza. The referee calls over Gavin Thatcher yet again and warns him to calm down! Harvey Vernazza hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.59
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
59.38
Dean Charles makes a simple pass to Didier Hiroux. Didier Hiroux shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.19
Sylvain Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.42
Sabri Zidane advances with the ball. Sabri Zidane knocks the ball forward to Daniel Kienast but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
66.07
Marc Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.27
Graeme Jacobs passes the ball forward to Marc Beckham. Marc Beckham knocks the ball forward to Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
72.07
Marc Beckham knocks the ball forward to Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Mortensen who gathers it comfortably.
73.08
Chris Anderton chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.19
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
81.27
Marcus Brand brings the ball forward. Marcus Brand kicks a strong pass forward to Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Mortensen who gathers it comfortably.
84.43
Adrian Hall kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Beckham. Marc Beckham decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Beckham knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Mortensen who gathers it comfortably.
87.07
Dean Charles deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Didier Hiroux. Didier Hiroux lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Kienast. Daniel Kienast heads the ball goalwards. Nigel Stuart easily smothers it.
90.00
Dean Charles sees a break and surges forward. Dean Charles passes the ball forward but Didier Hiroux is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Marc Beckham of Bradford City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 58.5365853658537 vs 41.4634146341463
Play Area
Home team third: 29.27%, Midfield: 41.46%, Away team third: 29.27%