Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play FC Groningen in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,056 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while FC Groningen appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0FC Groningen start the match!
12.40
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks threads a neat ball through to Jan-Willem Turpijn. Jan-Willem Turpijn shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Roman effortlessly smothers it!
14.23
0-0Garry Mcallister darts forward. Garry Mcallister sees Kai Wallner in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kai Wallner plays a scrappy one-two with Karim Rothen and advances towards the goal... Kai Wallner shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.26
0-0Rodrigo Barbosa makes a simple pass to Helder Semedo. Helder Semedo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.37
Cleto Biancone kicks a strong pass forward to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen whips in a cross ball towards Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden beats his man to it with a header but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
28.21
Richard Meiklejohn sees space and advances. Richard Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
34.21
Andy Gemmill makes a simple pass to Cleto Biancone. Cleto Biancone threads a neat ball through to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
36.42
Sergio Teixeira chips the ball to his team mate, Mitchell Jansen. Mitchell Jansen flicks the ball to his team mate, Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks runs straight at the defence! Marc Crooks cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
39.20
Richard Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner plays a one-two with Karim Rothen and advances towards the goal... Kai Wallner tries a spectacular strike. Wonderful reactions from Tony Van Der Sar keeps it out!
40.45
1-0Nicolas Fromm hits a low pass to Richard Meiklejohn. Showing composure, Richard Meiklejohn picks a pass forward to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner cuts inside the box! Kai Wallner makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Tony Van Der Sar had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Paul Watson replacing Nicolas Fromm. FC Groningen appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
49.26
1-0Jan-Willem Turpijn clumsily knocks into Garry Mcallister. Jan-Willem Turpijn is shown the yellow card! Garry Mcallister hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.49
Cleto Biancone makes a simple pass to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner cuts inside the box! Kai Wallner side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Tony Van Der Sar.
54.57
1-0Cleto Biancone takes a quick corner, playing it short to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Jose Pirri chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
55.49
Richard Meiklejohn knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke threads a neat ball through to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
63.27
Michael Landzaat flicks a high pass forward to Jan-Willem Turpijn who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Jan-Willem Turpijn plays the ball forward to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks makes a defence splitting pass to Mitchell Jansen. Some good footwork from Mitchell Jansen provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.36
Sergio Teixeira decides to run forward with the ball. Sergio Teixeira knocks the ball forward to Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
73.48
Garry Mcallister makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dami‘n van der Linden. Dami‘n van der Linden flicks a high ball forward to Kai Wallner who takes it down. Kai Wallner whips in a cross ball towards Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
77.54
Dami‘n van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Cleto Biancone. Cleto Biancone runs straight at the defence! Cleto Biancone muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.14
Mitchell Jansen flicks a high pass forward. Jan-Willem Turpijn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jan-Willem Turpijn knocks in a cross ball towards Marc Crooks. Marc Crooks finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
87.58
Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Blanco controls it well on his chest. Romero P. Blanco shoots from outside the area. Tony Van Der Sar gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
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Shots off Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Sebastian Roman (GK)
6
2. Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
8
3. Nicolas Fromm (DEF)
6
4. Garry Mcallister (DEF)
6
5. Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)
6
6. Mike Cooke (MID)
6
7. Andy Gemmill (MID)
6
8. Cleto Biancone (MID)
8
9. Romero P. Blanco (ATT)
6
10. Kai Wallner (ATT)
10
11. Karim Rothen (ATT)
8
12. Paul Watson (DEF)
6
13. Marvin Le Tissier (MID)
0
14. Edmundo Campos (ATT)
0
1. Tony Van Der Sar (GK)
7
2. Raouf Maurice (DEF)
6
3. Michael Landzaat (DEF)
6
4. Sergio Teixeira (DEF)
6
5. Mitchell de Wit (DEF)
6
6. Rodrigo Barbosa (MID)
6
7. Jose Pirri (MID)
6
8. Mitchell Jansen (MID)
6
9. Marc Crooks (ATT)
6
10. Helder Semedo (ATT)
6
11. Jan-Willem Turpijn (ATT)
6
12. Rick Mulder (GK)
0
13. Glenn Witschge (MID)
0
14. George Paauwe (ATT)
0