Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Crystal Palace. A crowd of 18,272 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eddie Ripley.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off!
2.45
0-0Nicolas Fromm passes the ball forward to Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Martin Fernandez makes a probing pass to Rafael Gento but he's offside!
3.01
0-0Rafael Gento flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Le Tissier holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marvin Le Tissier flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Edmundo Campos makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Martin Fernandez. David Assou hacks Martin Fernandez from behind! Martin Fernandez appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
4.57
0-0Marvin Le Tissier makes a probing pass to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.30
0-0Kevin McGrory kicks a strong pass forward to Jose Caballero. Jose Caballero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari whips in a cross ball towards Shota Hill. Shota Hill jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
20.51
0-0Paul Watson sees Martin Fernandez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Fernandez knocks the ball forward to Rafael Gento. Rafael Gento shoots from outside the area but is denied by David Renard. Excellent save.
24.45
0-0Franck Guyader barges into Shota Hill. The referee calls over Franck Guyader and shows him a yellow card! Shota Hill runs off the knock.
26.07
Rafael Gento hits a low pass to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.22
Marvin Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.38
1-0Nicolas Fromm flicks a high pass forward to Vincenzo Okon who brings the ball under control. Vincenzo Okon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos edges inside the box! Edmundo Campos shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
33.03
Vincenzo Okon kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Le Tissier. Marvin Le Tissier plays a one-two with Stefan Pancaro and advances towards the goal... Marvin Le Tissier comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Marvin Le Tissier scores for Bradford City!!
36.07
2-0Romero P. Blanco hacks David Assou from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! David Assou gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.13
Martin Fernandez makes a simple pass to Franck Guyader. Franck Guyader hits a low pass to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
45.00
2-0Kevin McGrory knocks the ball to his team mate, Hryhoriy Oliynyk. Hryhoriy Oliynyk knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Franck Guyader.
45.00
2-0Jose Caballero takes a quick corner, playing it short to Shota Hill. Shota Hill heads the ball, flicking it across the into the box. Sebastian Roman scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Garry Mcallister replacing Nicolas Fromm and Karim Rothen replacing Romero P. Blanco. Crystal Palace have changed their lineup with Albert Calvo replacing Roberto Quaresma, Julian Camacho replacing David Assou and Simon Gilchrist replacing Hryhoriy Oliynyk. The Crystal Palace players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Crystal Palace start the second half!
48.07
Julian Camacho hacks Garry Mcallister from behind! Julian Camacho is warned by the referee! Garry Mcallister gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
49.09
Marvin Le Tissier flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro rushes past Julian Camacho! Some good footwork from Stefan Pancaro provides some space. He shoots at goal. Superb reactions from David Renard. What a save!
54.04
Alec Booth flicks a high ball forward to Julian Camacho who takes it down. Julian Camacho takes it forward alone. Julian Camacho deftly passes the ball to Ighli Cucciari, releasing him through on goal. Some awkward footwork from Ighli Cucciari provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Sebastian Roman comfortably gets down and covers it.
59.28
Jose Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Shota Hill controls it well on his chest. Shota Hill finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.06
Julian Camacho threads a neat ball through to Simon Gilchrist. Simon Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball towards Ighli Cucciari. Ighli Cucciari is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but slams it into the crowd!
67.10
Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Marvin Le Tissier sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
71.33
Wagneau Bourgois flicks a high pass forward. Jose Caballero controls it well on his chest. Jose Caballero flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Cucciari holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ighli Cucciari threads a neat, attacking ball through to Shota Hill. Shota Hill takes a shot at goal. The ball strikes Paul Watson's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
73.32
With imagination, Jose Caballero plays the ball forward to Shota Hill. Shota Hill knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
75.34
2-0Martin Fernandez comes in with a late challenge on Julian Camacho. Martin Fernandez is given a warning by the referee! Julian Camacho runs off the knock.
77.38
2-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Mike Cooke replacing Martin Fernandez .
81.17
Marvin Le Tissier hacks Kevin McGrory from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Kevin McGrory stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Rafael Gento knocks the ball forward to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos makes a convincing header. David Renard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Edmundo Campos 30, 90 Marvin Le Tissier 33 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edmundo Campos of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sebastian Roman (GK)
6
2. Franck Guyader (DEF)
5
3. Nicolas Fromm (DEF)
6
4. Paul Watson (DEF)
6
5. Rafael Gento (MID)
7
6. Marvin Le Tissier (MID)
8
7. Martin Fernandez (MID)
7
8. Vincenzo Okon (MID)
7
9. Stefan Pancaro (ATT)
8
10. Romero P. Blanco (ATT)
5
11. Edmundo Campos (ATT)
9
12. Garry Mcallister (DEF)
6
13. Mike Cooke (MID)
6
14. Karim Rothen (ATT)
6
1. David Renard (GK)
6
2. Alec Booth (DEF)
6
3. Roberto Quaresma (DEF)
6
4. Jose Santos (DEF)
6
5. Wagneau Bourgois (DEF)
6
6. Jose Caballero (MID)
6
7. David Assou (MID)
6
8. Kevin McGrory (MID)
6
9. Shota Hill (ATT)
6
10. Hryhoriy Oliynyk (ATT)
6
11. Ighli Cucciari (ATT)
6
12. Albert Calvo (DEF)
6
13. Julian Camacho (MID)
6
14. Simon Gilchrist (ATT)
6