Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off!
2.10
0-0Ottavio Tisci darts forward. Ottavio Tisci makes a simple pass to Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mortensen who gathers it comfortably.
4.56
0-0Scott Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Robert Mortensen manages to gather it.
8.28
0-0Michael Griffin catches Alex Mcallister on the ankles. The referee calls over Michael Griffin and shows him a yellow card! Alex Mcallister carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.05
Mick Vassell threads the ball through to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Good keeping from Robbie Thompson as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
11.47
0-0It's a corner kick. Teddy Scowcroft kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Michael Griffin reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
14.03
Ottavio Tisci controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.47
Christian Arendt sees space and advances. Christian Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Gary Young collects the pass. Gary Young knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Del Proctor.
20.31
0-0Alex Mcallister makes an attacking run forward. Alex Mcallister shoots from 20 yards but it's well over the bar!
22.24
Scott Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Robert Mortensen.
23.30
Scott Etherington takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Steve Goldberg reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
24.56
Mick Vassell knocks the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Robbie Thompson gets down and covers it.
26.21
0-0Ottavio Tisci sees Michael Griffin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Griffin sees a break and surges forward. Michael Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Marcel Hässler catches Uwe Welke on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
32.02
1-0Marcel Hässler hits a low pass to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia tries a spectacular long range effort. Robbie Thompson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
36.54
Mick Vassell passes the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.46
Michael Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robert Mortensen who gathers it comfortably.
42.07
Phil Edghill kicks a strong pass forward to Michael Griffin. Michael Griffin flicks a high pass forward to Scott Etherington who brings the ball under control. Scott Etherington finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.31
Steve Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Robert Dodd replacing Phil Edghill.
45.00
Bradford City start the second half!
48.10
Omer Wise threads a neat ball through to Alex Mcallister. Alex Mcallister flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
51.06
Scott Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
57.49
Steve Goldberg threads a neat ball through to Mick Vassell. Mick Vassell chips the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
59.17
Thierry Guppy takes a long throw-in. Steve Goldberg sees Thierry Guppy in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Thierry Guppy shoots from long range. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Walsall are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
60.42
Thierry Guppy makes a probing pass to Gary Young. Gary Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
61.43
With great vision, Steve Goldberg plays the ball forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
63.44
Christian Arendt kicks a strong pass forward to Damir Marsiglia. Damir Marsiglia plays the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
66.52
Scott Etherington takes it forward alone. Scott Etherington deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne knocks in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.30
Christian Arendt pushes up the pitch. Christian Arendt flicks a high pass forward. Damir Marsiglia collects the pass. Damir Marsiglia whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Robbie Thompson comfortably punches it away to safety.
71.00
Ottavio Tisci threads a neat ball through to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington knocks the ball forward to Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
72.12
With some swift thinking, Mick Vassell plays the ball forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Robbie Thompson who gathers it comfortably.
73.53
Marcel Hässler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Robbie Thompson.
79.05
Mick Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Damir Marsiglia collects the pass. Damir Marsiglia shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
84.27
With a delightful solo run, Michael Griffin stretches the opposition's defence. Michael Griffin shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
89.53
Omer Wise hits a low pass to Steve Goldberg. Without breaking stride, Steve Goldberg plays the ball forward to Gary Young. Gary Young shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Damir Marsiglia 32 | Uwe Welke 67 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Mortensen (GK)
7
2. Marcel Hässler (DEF)
7
3. Omer Wise (DEF)
6
4. Christian Arendt (DEF)
8
5. Alex Mcallister (MID)
6
6. Mick Vassell (MID)
7
7. Thierry Guppy (MID)
6
8. Steve Goldberg (MID)
7
9. Damir Marsiglia (ATT)
9
10. Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)
7
11. Gary Young (ATT)
6
12. Elias Tsoukalas (ATT)
0
13. Tommy Flintlock (DEF)
0
14. Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
0
1. Robbie Thompson (GK)
8
2. Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
6
3. Lee Power (DEF)
6
4. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
7
5. Del Proctor (DEF)
6
6. Scott Etherington (MID)
9
7. Phil Edghill (MID)
6
8. Michael Griffin (MID)
7
9. Uwe Welke (ATT)
8
10. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
7
11. Arthur Perry (ATT)
6
12. Bart Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Robert Dodd (DEF)
6
14. Roberto Dominguez (ATT)
0