Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Walsall | Walsall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Danny Bastin | D. Bastin |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 | | James Gardner | J. Gardner | |||||||||
| Frank Carter | F. Carter | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Kieron Keegan | K. Keegan | |||||||||
| Graham Insley | G. Insley | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | John Joachim | J. Joachim | |||||||||
| Seth Clegg | S. Clegg | | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 49 | | Sol Cort | S. Cort | |||||||||
| Michael Gower | M. Gower | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Nick McManaman | N. McManaman | |||||||||
| Harvey Barmby | H. Barmby | | 55 | M | | 6 | | M | 60 | | Les Seaman | L. Seaman | |||||||||
| Des Gallagher | D. Gallagher | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 54 |  | Melvin Morales | M. Morales | |||||||||
| Darren Heskey | D. Heskey | | 42 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Mark Drake | M. Drake | |||||||||
| Ricardo Vazquez | R. Vazquez |  | 53 | A | | 9 | | M | 47 | | Syd Fowler | S. Fowler | |||||||||
| Syd Newton | S. Newton | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 60 | | Jonathan Owen | J. Owen | |||||||||
| Wayne Godber | W. Godber | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 |  | Florian Krankl | F. Krankl | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Walsall. A crowd of 4,158 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off and get the first half underway!
2.13
0-0Graham Insley knocks the ball to his team mate, Des Gallagher. Des Gallagher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez knocks the ball forward to Syd Newton. Syd Newton cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by James Gardner.
4.43
0-0Walsall are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
6.47
0-0Kieron Keegan decides to run forward with the ball. Kieron Keegan knocks the ball to his team mate, Florian Krankl. Florian Krankl knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
9.57
0-0Florian Krankl comes in with a late challenge on Michael Gower. Florian Krankl is given a warning by the referee! Michael Gower hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.31
0-1Syd Fowler makes a beautiful solo run. Syd Fowler plays a perfect one-two with Jonathan Owen and rushes in on goal... Syd Fowler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Danny Bastin is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.21
Sol Cort flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Drake. Mark Drake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Frank Carter.
34.01
Syd Fowler chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen goes all the way! Jonathan Owen tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jonathan Owen!
38.41
Mark Drake catches Des Gallagher on the ankles. Mark Drake is given a warning by the referee! Des Gallagher stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.36
0-2Sol Cort controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Melvin Morales. Melvin Morales knocks the ball forward to Florian Krankl. Florian Krankl controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.33
Mark Drake deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Bastin who gathers it comfortably.
42.29
Mark Drake sees a break and surges forward. Mark Drake shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
44.51
0-2Kieron Keegan hacks Wayne Godber from behind! The referee calls over Kieron Keegan and warns him to calm down! Wayne Godber grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
0-2Graham Insley takes it forward alone. Graham Insley sees space and advances. Graham Insley kicks a strong pass forward to Wayne Godber but the referee indicates it's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
53.30
Des Gallagher flicks the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez goes all the way! Ricardo Vazquez shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
54.40
Mark Drake makes a probing pass to Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Danny Bastin!
60.49
Melvin Morales advances with the ball. Melvin Morales whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
61.28
John Joachim passes the ball forward to Mark Drake. Mark Drake controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen threads the ball through to Florian Krankl. Florian Krankl cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.55
Graham Insley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Gallagher. Des Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Newton. Syd Newton goes all the way! Syd Newton shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
66.28
Michael Gower makes a probing pass to Des Gallagher. Des Gallagher chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
69.33
Mark Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen knocks in a cross ball towards Florian Krankl. Florian Krankl powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.55
Des Gallagher kicks a strong pass forward to Ricardo Vazquez. Ricardo Vazquez whips in a cross ball towards Wayne Godber. Wayne Godber powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by James Gardner!
90.00
Kieron Keegan threads the ball through to Melvin Morales. Melvin Morales takes it forward alone. Melvin Morales knocks in a cross ball towards Jonathan Owen. Jonathan Owen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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
| Syd Fowler 12 Jonathan Owen 34, 90 Florian Krankl 69 |