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Match Report

Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Bolton Wanderers. A crowd of 10,016 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bolton Wanderers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Williamson.


0.00
Bradford City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
Ottavio Tisci flicks the ball to his team mate, Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill knocks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
4.44
Ledley Lofthouse hacks Richard Oakes from behind! Ledley Lofthouse is given a warning by the referee! Richard Oakes gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
6.44
Patrick Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam kicks a strong pass forward to Sherif Arpinon but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.41
Valerien Rascle hacks Richard Oakes from behind! The referee brings Valerien Rascle to one side and gives him a warning! Richard Oakes is really getting knocked about but he carries on with a struggle.
12.45
Ugo Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Patrick Cutler who brings the ball under control. Patrick Cutler shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.47
With some swift thinking, Ottavio Tisci plays the ball forward to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
24.31
Lee Power chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill flicks a high pass forward to Uwe Welke who brings the ball under control. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ledley Lofthouse.
28.39
Scott Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Tijani Verberne collects the pass. Tijani Verberne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Bolton.
33.12
Scott Etherington chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it flies just wide!
34.37
Christian Eberle flicks a high pass forward to Ugo Wiltord who brings the ball neatly under control. Ugo Wiltord shoots from 25 yards. Ugo Wiltord scores for Bolton Wanderers!!
39.57
Ashley Bolton knocks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Lofthouse. Ledley Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
40.16
Ashley Bolton makes a simple pass to Ugo Wiltord. Ugo Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Patrick Cutler. Patrick Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but it's well over the bar!
42.04
Ledley Lofthouse brings the ball forward. Ledley Lofthouse knocks in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Ashley Bolton takes it forward alone. Ashley Bolton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Arthur Perry replacing Phil Edghill. Bolton Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bolton Wanderers kick off!
47.51
Del Proctor darts forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Del Proctor plays the ball forward to Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
48.39
Sherif Arpinon flicks a high pass forward to Tony van Dam who brings the ball under control. Tony van Dam whips in a cross ball towards Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies wide!
51.26
Del Proctor flicks a high pass forward. Michael Griffin collects the pass. Michael Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
54.04
Ugo Wiltord threads a neat ball through to Sherif Arpinon. Sherif Arpinon lofts in a cross ball towards Tony van Dam. Tony van Dam directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
60.01
Christian Eberle laces a through ball forward to Chris Wiltord. Chris Wiltord runs straight at the defence! Chris Wiltord muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Robbie Thompson!
63.20
Ottavio Tisci barges into Liam Mcleod. Ottavio Tisci is given a warning by the referee! Liam Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.01
Sherif Arpinon knocks the ball forward to Liam Mcleod. Liam Mcleod lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Eberle. Christian Eberle makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Del Proctor. Excellent block.
77.38
Ottavio Tisci chips the ball to his team mate, Lee Power. Lee Power deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne makes a deft header but it misses the target by a large margin!
78.53
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Etherington plays the ball forward to Michael Griffin. Michael Griffin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Yassine Sinouh who gathers it comfortably.
81.31
Michael Griffin passes the ball forward to Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry deftly passes the ball to Richard Oakes, releasing him through on goal. Richard Oakes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 5 vs 5
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 44.7058823529412 vs 55.2941176470588
Play Area
Home team third: 30.59%, Midfield: 43.53%, Away team third: 25.88%

Scorers

Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Ugo Wiltord of Bolton Wanderers

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
3. Lee Power (DEF)
6
4. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
5. Del Proctor (DEF)
8
7. Phil Edghill (MID)
6
7
9. Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Welke (ATT)
6
11. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
6

12. Bart Fränkel (GK)
0
13. Arthur Perry (ATT)
6
14. Robert Dodd (DEF)
0

6
4. Ashley Bolton (DEF)
8
7
7
8. Ugo Wiltord (MID)
9
9. Tony van Dam (ATT)
6
10. Chris Wiltord (ATT)
7
11. Liam Mcleod (ATT)
6

12. Ciro Fuser (GK)
0
13. Antonio Faria (MID)
0
14. Nicky Duberry (ATT)
0