Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Luton Town | Luton Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Thomas Smith | Thomas Smith | |||||||||||||||||
| Colin Newton | C. Newton |  | 49 | G |  | 1 | | G | 50 | | Warren Le Tissier | W. Le Tissier | |||||||||
| Stan May | S. May | | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 47 | | Max Barrett | M. Barrett | |||||||||
| Brian Jess | B. Jess | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Bill Greaves | B. Greaves | |||||||||
| Dean Guppy | D. Guppy | | 45 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Marc Green | M. Green | |||||||||
| Carlton Vieira | C. Vieira | | 44 | D |  | | 5 | | M | 51 | | Richard Mustoe | R. Mustoe | ||||||||
| Alberto George | A. George | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 49 | | Des Edghill | D. Edghill | |||||||||
| James Evans | J. Evans | | 47 | M | | 7 | | M | 44 | | Joe Owen | J. Owen | |||||||||
| Stephen Andrews | S. Andrews | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 46 | | Jonathan Granville | J. Granville | |||||||||
| Robbie Mills | R. Mills | | 42 | M | | 9 | | A | 41 | | Les Howells | L. Howells | |||||||||
| Jacob Stockdale | J. Stockdale | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Carl Cottee | C. Cottee | |||||||||
| Peter Charlton | P. Charlton | | 50 | A | | 11 | | | A | 46 | | Ruel Mccann | R. Mccann | ||||||||
| Teddy Power | T. Power | | 46 | G | | 12 | | D | 38 | | Colin Mason | C. Mason | |||||||||
| Jamie Priestley | J. Priestley | | 43 | D | | 13 | | D | 46 | | Kieron Riza | K. Riza | |||||||||
| Simon Benali | S. Benali | | 41 | A | | 14 | | M | 36 | | Malcolm Westwood | M. Westwood | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Luton Town. A crowd of 2,645 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Greaves.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Luton Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nicholas Greaves.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
2.22
0-0Joe Owen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Howells. Les Howells shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.56
James Evans passes the ball forward to Alberto George. Alberto George shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
9.15
Jonathan Granville changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jonathan Granville shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
12.27
James Evans deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.28
0-0Stephen Andrews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto George. Alberto George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Green.
18.16
Richard Mustoe makes a probing pass to Joe Owen. Joe Owen plays a one-two with Ruel Mccann and rushes in on goal... Joe Owen rockets a shot on goal but it flies well off target!
28.09
Des Edghill flicks a high pass forward. Carl Cottee controls it well on his chest. Carl Cottee plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Mccann and advances towards the goal... Carl Cottee comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.26
Marc Green flicks a high pass forward. Jonathan Granville controls it well on his chest. Jonathan Granville threads the ball through to Ruel Mccann. Ruel Mccann shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
34.10
Carlton Vieira decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Vieira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Evans. James Evans shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
36.09
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.04
Jonathan Granville chips the ball to his team mate, Carl Cottee. Carl Cottee skips past Dean Guppy! Carl Cottee looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies wide!
40.02
Stephen Andrews surges forward with the ball. Stephen Andrews controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
42.32
0-0Carlton Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Alberto George collects the pass. Alberto George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Warren Le Tissier gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous stop!
44.08
Stephen Andrews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
James Evans flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Stockdale holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Stockdale knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Max Barrett.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Luton Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Luton Town kick off!
47.52
Max Barrett makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Mustoe. Richard Mustoe flicks the ball to his team mate, Joe Owen. Joe Owen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.16
Jacob Stockdale makes a probing pass to Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.22
Des Edghill makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Owen. Joe Owen knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cottee. Carl Cottee finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
54.02
James Evans flicks a high ball forward to Jacob Stockdale who takes it down. Jacob Stockdale knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Warren Le Tissier!
61.48
James Evans brings the ball forward. James Evans knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
63.47
0-1Joe Owen darts forward. Joe Owen rushes past Carlton Vieira! Joe Owen looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
66.13
Alberto George chips the ball to his team mate, James Evans. James Evans knocks in a cross ball towards Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton makes a deft header but it flies just off target!
71.57
Brian Jess makes a simple pass to Jacob Stockdale. Jacob Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
72.45
Brian Jess passes the ball forward to Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
73.11
Showing composure, Dean Guppy laces a weighted ball forward to Alberto George. Alberto George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Mills. Robbie Mills threads a neat ball through to Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton shoots from just inside the box. Warren Le Tissier comfortably gets down and covers it.
77.45
0-1Bradford City have made a substitution with Jamie Priestley replacing Stan May .
81.42
Robbie Mills makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Mills shoots from 25 yards but Warren Le Tissier is on top of it.
83.10
Stephen Andrews takes it forward alone. Stephen Andrews shoots from outside the area but slams it into the crowd!
84.12
Des Edghill flicks a high ball forward to Richard Mustoe who takes it down. Richard Mustoe sees Joe Owen just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Joe Owen shoots from just inside the box but slams it into the crowd!
89.43
Bill Greaves sees a break and surges forward. Bill Greaves knocks the ball forward to Les Howells. Les Howells shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Joe Owen 63 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Colin Newton (GK)
6
2. Stan May (DEF)
6
3. Brian Jess (DEF)
6
4. Dean Guppy (DEF)
6
5. Carlton Vieira (DEF)
7
6. Alberto George (MID)
6
7. James Evans (MID)
8
8. Stephen Andrews (MID)
7
9. Robbie Mills (MID)
6
10. Jacob Stockdale (ATT)
6
11. Peter Charlton (ATT)
6
12. Teddy Power (GK)
0
13. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
14. Simon Benali (ATT)
0
1. Warren Le Tissier (GK)
8
2. Max Barrett (DEF)
6
3. Bill Greaves (DEF)
7
4. Marc Green (DEF)
6
5. Richard Mustoe (MID)
6
6. Des Edghill (MID)
6
7. Joe Owen (MID)
9
8. Jonathan Granville (MID)
7
9. Les Howells (ATT)
6
10. Carl Cottee (ATT)
7
11. Ruel Mccann (ATT)
6
12. Colin Mason (DEF)
0
13. Kieron Riza (DEF)
0
14. Malcolm Westwood (MID)
0