Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Cambridge United. A crowd of 4,486 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Konchesky.
0.00
0-0Bradford City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.54
0-0Tommy Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jacob White.
4.53
0-0Jacob White knocks the ball forward to Lomano Stewart. Lomano Stewart knocks the ball forward to Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Niccolo Weaver!
6.14
Tommy Barmby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Robert Kitson effortlessly punches it away to safety.
8.21
0-0Lomano Stewart makes a simple pass to Richard Gough. Richard Gough shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
10.01
Scott Vieira passes the ball forward to Mattia Petruzzi. Mattia Petruzzi hits a low pass to John Caldwell. John Caldwell knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
15.09
0-0Mattia Petruzzi makes an attacking run forward. Mattia Petruzzi knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Gough is offside!
16.12
Spencer Charlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mario Sousa.
18.59
1-0Maurizio Sibilano flicks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton cuts inside the box! Alexander Anderton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
22.06
Mattia Petruzzi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
24.50
Scott Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Stewart. Lomano Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Anderton controls it well on his chest. Alexander Anderton knocks in a cross ball towards John Caldwell. John Caldwell makes a looping header on goal but it slams into the crowd!
26.02
1-0Teddy Thomson catches Mattia Petruzzi on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mattia Petruzzi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
27.47
Spencer Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
28.06
Spencer Charlton takes a quick throw-in. Teddy Thomson knocks the ball forward to Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray whips in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
33.57
1-0Richard Gough barges into Gianluca Lorieri. Richard Gough is given a warning by the referee! Gianluca Lorieri stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.14
Wayne Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Maurizio Sibilano. Maurizio Sibilano threads a neat ball through to Richard Gough. Richard Gough threads the ball through to John Caldwell but he's offside!
36.23
Maurizio Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gough. Richard Gough knocks the ball to his team mate, John Caldwell. John Caldwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it is miles over!
38.33
Spencer Charlton kicks a strong pass forward to Graham James. Graham James runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Graham James provides some space. He shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.22
Teddy Thomson flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball towards Winston Redeker. Winston Redeker is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Cambridge United kick off!
47.11
With a delightful solo run, Teddy Thomson stretches the opposition's defence. Teddy Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.47
1-1Brian George plays the ball forward to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton passes the ball forward to Graham James. Graham James lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. With a superhuman jump, Kemal Murray connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Mario Sousa is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
51.27
Jean-Marie Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton chips the ball to his team mate, Graham James. Graham James whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Murray. Kemal Murray heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
53.00
Teddy Thomson makes a probing pass to Graham James. Graham James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.16
Brian George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Spencer Charlton. Spencer Charlton runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Spencer Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Graham James. Graham James is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.06
Mattia Petruzzi hacks Teddy Thomson from behind! The referee warns Mattia Petruzzi to calm down! Teddy Thomson runs off the knock.
60.35
1-2Cambridge United have made a substitution with Hugo Martins replacing Teddy Thomson .
66.32
Spencer Charlton flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Murray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.15
Graham James hacks Wayne Mason from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wayne Mason grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
71.52
Mario Sousa hits a low pass to Mattia Petruzzi. With vision, Mattia Petruzzi plays the ball forward to John Caldwell. John Caldwell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.35
Lomano Stewart runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Lomano Stewart skips past Jean-Marie Piquionne! Lomano Stewart makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Niccolo Weaver.
73.19
1-2Corner kick to Bradford City. Richard Gough plays it short to Lomano Stewart. Lomano Stewart flicks the ball on with his first touch. Some good footwork from Mattia Petruzzi provides some space. He shoots at goal but it flies well off target!
79.48
Lomano Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Anderton who brings the ball under control. Alexander Anderton advances inside the box! Alexander Anderton rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
83.26
Maurizio Sibilano takes it forward alone. Maurizio Sibilano knocks in a cross ball towards Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies just off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Alexander Anderton 19 | Graham James 38, 54 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Graham James of Cambridge United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Kitson (GK)
6
2. Wayne Mason (DEF)
6
3. Scott Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Mario Sousa (DEF)
6
5. Jacob White (DEF)
6
6. Mattia Petruzzi (MID)
6
7. Lomano Stewart (MID)
7
8. Maurizio Sibilano (MID)
7
9. Richard Gough (ATT)
6
10. John Caldwell (ATT)
6
11. Alexander Anderton (ATT)
8
12. Kevin Hansen (MID)
0
13. Paolo Dainelli (MID)
0
14. Emile Greaves (DEF)
0
1. Niccolo Weaver (GK)
6
2. Gianluca Lorieri (DEF)
6
3. Brian George (DEF)
6
4. Jean-Marie Piquionne (DEF)
6
5. Tommy Barmby (MID)
6
6. Spencer Charlton (MID)
8
7. Teddy Thomson (MID)
6
8. George Williams (MID)
6
9. Kemal Murray (ATT)
6
10. Winston Redeker (ATT)
6
11. Graham James (ATT)
9
12. Hugo Martins (MID)
6
13. Michel Van Der Schaaf (DEF)
0
14. Terry Stamp (DEF)
0