Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Wigan Athletic. A crowd of 18,180 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Niccolo Pallister.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Niccolo Pallister.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Wigan Athletic kicking off!
16.33
0-0Alan Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.06
0-0Garry Mcallister advances with the ball. Garry Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro threads the ball through to Karim Rothen but he's offside!
28.12
0-0Jean Behi plays the ball forward to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
32.49
0-0Mike Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro cuts inside the box! Some superb footwork from Stefan Pancaro provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Good keeping from Chris Bloomer as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
33.44
0-0Glynn Cooper takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Jean Behi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
38.39
Richard Meiklejohn flicks a high pass forward. Garry Mcallister controls it well on his chest. Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Karim Rothen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Karim Rothen edges inside the box! Karim Rothen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Chris Bloomer reads it well. Great save!
42.16
1-0Richard Meiklejohn makes an attacking run forward. Richard Meiklejohn knocks in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco makes a deft header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Romero P. Blanco!
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 Paolo Maclean replacing Garry Mcallister and Ricardo Gutierrez replacing Stefan Pancaro. Wigan Athletic appear unchanged since the first half. The Wigan Athletic players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
47.16
1-0Robert Dean kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Fernandes. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Grant. Richard Meiklejohn comes in with a late challenge on Alan Grant. Alan Grant appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
57.05
1-0Jean Behi catches Harry Milburn on the ankles. The referee calls over Jean Behi and warns him to calm down! Harry Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.38
1-0Wigan Athletic have made 3 substitutions with John Grant replacing Jan Schulze, Jacob Venus replacing Harry Milburn and Ben Impey replacing Tiago Fernandes .
67.49
Simon Owen sees a break and surges forward. Simon Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
69.15
Andy Gemmill plays the ball forward to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco makes a great pass forward. Karim Rothen runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
72.15
1-0Robert Dean hacks Mike Cooke from behind! Robert Dean is shown the yellow card! Mike Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.19
Simon Banks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Owen. Simon Owen shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
77.50
1-0Wigan Athletic appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
77.50
Dami‘n van der Linden threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Romero P. Blanco provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
84.45
Mike Cooke advances with the ball. Mike Cooke lofts in a cross ball towards Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen flicks the ball with his head. Chris Bloomer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.20
Ben Impey catches Paolo Maclean on the ankles. Ben Impey is warned by the referee! Paolo Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Robert Dean threads a neat ball through to Simon Owen. Simon Owen whips in a cross ball towards Ben Impey. With a superhuman jump, Ben Impey connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Victor Ruiz had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Victor Ruiz (GK)
6
2. Jean Behi (DEF)
6
3. Garry Mcallister (DEF)
7
4. Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
8
5. Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)
6
6. Andy Gemmill (MID)
7
7. Mike Cooke (MID)
8
8. Glynn Cooper (MID)
6
9. Stefan Pancaro (ATT)
6
10. Romero P. Blanco (ATT)
9
11. Karim Rothen (ATT)
9
12. Paolo Maclean (DEF)
6
13. Martin Fernandez (MID)
0
14. Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
6
1. Chris Bloomer (GK)
6
2. Demetrius Cascini (DEF)
6
3. Nick Huckerby (DEF)
6
4. Jan Schulze (DEF)
6
5. Aaron Crooks (DEF)
6
6. Alan Grant (MID)
6
7. Robert Dean (MID)
6
8. Simon Banks (MID)
6
9. Harry Milburn (MID)
6
10. Simon Owen (ATT)
7
11. Tiago Fernandes (ATT)
6
12. Ben Impey (ATT)
7
13. Jacob Venus (MID)
6
14. John Grant (DEF)
6