Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The weather is mixed here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 9,694 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off the first half!
2.25
0-0Ighli Zampagna knocks the ball forward to Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Gray. Eoin Gray looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
4.45
Marcus King runs forward with the ball. Marcus King sees Kevin Hendry in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kevin Hendry plays a quick one-two with Eoin Gray and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Kevin Hendry provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.58
Eoin Gray darts forward. Eoin Gray makes a defence splitting pass to Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
10.23
0-0Nicky Stockdale changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicky Stockdale tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
12.33
0-0Simon Möller sees Ross Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ross Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
15.52
Ighli Zampagna flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hendry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kevin Hendry shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Gilles Murrin. Excellent save.
20.58
Terry Joachim hits a low pass to Gilles Harley. Gilles Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Carrasco who gathers it comfortably.
21.13
Scott Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Regis Trezeguet.
27.20
Kevin Hendry flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Zampagna controls it well on his chest. Ighli Zampagna chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
30.25
0-1Nicky Stockdale deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry surges forward with the ball. Kevin Hendry lofts in a cross ball towards Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna connects with a diving header. What a cracker!! Gilles Murrin had no chance!! Goal for West Bromwich Albion!
34.10
Copain Besselink kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Harley. Gilles Harley knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Stockdale.
38.15
0-1Simon Möller barges into Graham Lowe. Simon Möller is given a warning by the referee! Graham Lowe carries on, but is struggling a bit.
40.09
Kevin Hendry threads the ball through to Ighli Zampagna. Ighli Zampagna threads the ball through into the box. Kevin Hendry takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Callum Mccall replacing Simon Möller. West Bromwich Albion appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
West Bromwich Albion kick off!
47.10
Terry Joachim chips the ball to his team mate, Ross Mowbray. Ross Mowbray hits a low pass to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes shoots from distance but it flies wide!
48.21
0-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.50
Marcus King kicks a strong pass forward to Ighli Zampagna. Showing composure, Ighli Zampagna picks a pass forward to Mitchell Brouwers. Mitchell Brouwers runs straight at the defence! Mitchell Brouwers rockets a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
55.48
Terry Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Ross Mowbray collects the pass. Ross Mowbray makes a probing pass to Callum Mccall. Callum Mccall shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
57.12
Ross Mowbray runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ross Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Gilles Harley. Gilles Harley heads the ball goalwards but it's drastically wayward!
60.05
0-3West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Eddie Youds replacing Mitchell Brouwers .
63.46
Ross Mowbray hacks Nicky Stockdale from behind! The referee calls over Ross Mowbray and shows him a yellow card! Nicky Stockdale gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.44
Scott Etherington knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Patricio Carrasco.
67.58
Norman Gower catches Uwe Welke on the ankles. The referee calls over Norman Gower and warns him to calm down! Uwe Welke carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.57
Ross Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Oakes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Norman Gower.
73.27
0-3Marcus King sees space and advances. Marcus King flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Gray who takes it down. Eoin Gray edges inside the box! Andy McCoist comes in with a late challenge on Eoin Gray. Eoin Gray appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
79.52
Ighli Zampagna runs straight at the opposition's defence. Ighli Zampagna lofts in a cross ball towards Graham Lowe. Graham Lowe makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
83.10
Ighli Zampagna flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Hendry who takes it down. Kevin Hendry shoots from 20 yards but is denied by Gilles Murrin. Excellent save.
84.20
0-3Eoin Gray hacks Ottavio Tisci from behind! The referee warns Eoin Gray to calm down! Ottavio Tisci runs off the knock.
87.55
0-3Marcus King flicks a high pass forward. Ighli Zampagna holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ighli Zampagna chips the ball to his team mate, Callum Collins. Callum Collins lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Hendry. Kevin Hendry is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Copain Besselink steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
Scott Etherington sees a break and surges forward. Scott Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ighli Zampagna of West Bromwich Albion |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gilles Murrin (GK)
7
2. Andy McCoist (DEF)
6
3. Copain Besselink (DEF)
6
4. Terry Joachim (DEF)
6
5. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
6. Ross Mowbray (MID)
6
7. Simon Möller (MID)
6
8. Scott Etherington (MID)
6
9. Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Welke (ATT)
6
11. Gilles Harley (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Tavares (DEF)
0
13. Callum Mccall (DEF)
6
14. Roberto Dominguez (ATT)
0
1. Patricio Carrasco (GK)
6
2. Regis Trezeguet (DEF)
6
3. Marcus King (DEF)
7
4. Nicky Stockdale (DEF)
6
5. Norman Gower (DEF)
5
6. Kevin Hendry (MID)
9
7. Ighli Zampagna (MID)
9
8. Callum Collins (ATT)
6
9. Mitchell Brouwers (ATT)
7
10. Graham Lowe (ATT)
6
11. Eoin Gray (ATT)
6
12. Alan Philips (DEF)
0
13. Arturo Jimenez (MID)
0
14. Eddie Youds (ATT)
6