Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 8,702 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Wycombe Wanderers and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Wycombe Wanderers kicking off!
3.08
Chris Anderton makes a probing pass to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
4.53
Peter Rankin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Dixon. Sylvain Dixon shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Alejandro Diaz manages to gather it comfortably.
10.58
Dirk De Cler comes in with a late challenge on Marcus Brand. Dirk De Cler is warned by the referee! Marcus Brand runs off the knock.
12.31
Graeme Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Rankin. Peter Rankin threads the ball through to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniele Beattie.
14.53
Emile Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Flintlock. Michael Flintlock goes all the way! Michael Flintlock tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Nigel Stuart.
15.11
Peter Vickers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.40
John Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Flintlock. Michael Flintlock plays a perfect one-two with Dirk De Cler and rushes in on goal... Michael Flintlock tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michael Flintlock!
24.51
Emile Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Nigel Stuart manages to gather it comfortably.
30.56
Marc Beckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Steven Hurst.
32.29
Marc Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alejandro Diaz easily smothers it!
34.24
Marc Beckham catches Emile Gascoigne on the ankles. Marc Beckham is warned by the referee! Emile Gascoigne runs off the knock.
34.24
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
36.52
Bradford City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Wycombe Wanderers's defence.
38.34
Emile Gascoigne threads the ball through to Dave Winterburn. Dave Winterburn plays a perfect one-two with Dirk De Cler and rushes in on goal... Dave Winterburn rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
39.32
Graeme Jacobs makes a probing pass to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton passes the ball forward to Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.55
Marc Beckham passes the ball forward to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards lofts in a cross ball towards Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Alejandro Diaz.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!


45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
49.34
Gilles Konchesky passes the ball forward to Peter Vickers. Peter Vickers makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Flintlock. Michael Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Winterburn. Dave Winterburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Stuart!
51.52
Emile Gascoigne passes the ball forward to Dirk De Cler. Dirk De Cler plays a perfect one-two with Michael Flintlock and rushes in on goal... Dirk De Cler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
53.06
Peter Rankin chips the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Daniele Beattie.
54.45
Emile Gascoigne chips the ball to his team mate, Dave Winterburn. Dave Winterburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. What a cracker!! Nigel Stuart had no chance!! Goal for Wycombe Wanderers!
60.34
John Dryden sees space and advances. John Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Flintlock. Michael Flintlock shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nigel Stuart!
61.28
Peter Vickers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Flintlock. Michael Flintlock goes all the way! Michael Flintlock takes a shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
63.01
Peter Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks in a cross ball towards Sylvain Dixon. Sylvain Dixon heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.55
Adrian Hall controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marc Beckham. Marc Beckham makes a simple pass to Harvey Clarke. Harvey Clarke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
78.05
Peter Rankin threads the ball through to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.59
Peter Rankin makes a probing pass to Sylvain Richards. Sylvain Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alejandro Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
81.49
Emile Gascoigne barges into Marc Beckham. Emile Gascoigne is warned by the referee! Marc Beckham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
84.57
Gavin Thatcher threads the ball through to Chris Anderton. Chris Anderton surges forward with the ball. Chris Anderton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sylvain Dixon. Sylvain Dixon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alejandro Diaz.
85.45
John Dryden sees a break and surges forward. John Dryden goes all the way! John Dryden shoots from just inside the box but somehow Nigel Stuart manages to keep it out.
87.57
Gavin Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Marc Beckham. Marc Beckham decides to run forward with the ball. Marc Beckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.21
Gilles Konchesky makes a probing pass to John Dryden. John Dryden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dave Winterburn. Dave Winterburn kicks a strong pass forward to Dirk De Cler but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Michael Flintlock of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 44.8717948717949 vs 55.1282051282051
Play Area
Home team third: 24.36%, Midfield: 46.15%, Away team third: 29.49%