Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 8,360 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Rochdale are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Brown.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City get the match underway!
3.16
0-0Lee Power hits a low pass to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Phil Edghill controls it well on his chest. Phil Edghill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
6.12
0-0Scott Etherington catches Anthony Laver on the ankles. Scott Etherington is shown the yellow card! Anthony Laver runs off the knock.
8.57
Alberto Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes controls it well on his chest. Richard Oakes finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
15.40
0-1Daniele Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella threads a neat ball through to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
21.13
Scott Etherington takes it forward alone. Scott Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Sol Hughes. Sol Hughes heads the ball goalwards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
22.13
0-1Nigel Greaves catches Scott Etherington on the ankles. Nigel Greaves is given a warning by the referee! Scott Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.25
Scott Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Sol Hughes. Sol Hughes sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
32.10
1-1Alistair Smith threads the ball through to Daniele Luzhny. Daniele Luzhny makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Marshall. Clive Marshall tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
40.18
Celestine Aliyu makes a probing pass to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Solid save from Ashley Mcleod.
42.51
Alistair Smith sees space and advances. Alistair Smith rushes past Lee Power! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alistair Smith provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Robbie Thompson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
Ottavio Tisci surges forward with the ball. Ottavio Tisci surges forward with the ball. Ottavio Tisci whips in a cross ball towards Tijani Verberne. Tijani Verberne whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Rochdale also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Rochdale kick off!
51.58
Celestine Aliyu flicks a high pass forward to Sol Hughes who brings the ball under control. Sol Hughes whips in a cross ball towards Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball his aim is horrendously poor!
53.33
2-2Scott Etherington clumsily knocks into Anthony Laver. Scott Etherington is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Anthony Laver stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.09
Gavin Flintlock flicks a high pass forward. Andy Mckinlay controls it well on his chest. Andy Mckinlay knocks the ball to his team mate, Oberdan Montella. Oberdan Montella skips past Ottavio Tisci! Oberdan Montella shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Robbie Thompson manages to gather it effortlessly.
65.21
Alistair Smith makes an attacking run forward. Alistair Smith finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.54
Celestine Aliyu passes the ball forward to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Hughes. Sol Hughes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Ashley Mcleod had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
81.25
Daniele Luzhny flicks a high pass forward. Oberdan Montella holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oberdan Montella tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.24
3-2Daniele Luzhny takes it forward alone. Daniele Luzhny passes the ball forward but Oberdan Montella is offside!
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
| Sol Hughes 26, 78 Tijani Verberne 45 | Daniele Luzhny 15 Alistair Smith 43 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robbie Thompson (GK)
6
2. Del Proctor (DEF)
6
3. Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
6
4. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
7
5. Lee Power (DEF)
6
6. Scott Etherington (MID)
3
7. Celestine Aliyu (MID)
6
8. Phil Edghill (MID)
6
9. Sol Hughes (ATT)
8
10. Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
11. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
7
12. Uwe Welke (ATT)
0
13. Alan Rankin (DEF)
0
14. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
0
1. Ashley Mcleod (GK)
6
2. Jacob Philips (DEF)
6
3. Andy Mckinlay (DEF)
6
4. Gavin Flintlock (DEF)
6
5. Anthony Laver (DEF)
6
6. Daniele Luzhny (MID)
8
7. Alistair Smith (MID)
8
8. Nigel Greaves (MID)
6
9. Oberdan Montella (ATT)
7
10. Clive Marshall (ATT)
6
11. Ljubisa Pergolizzi (ATT)
6
12. Ruel Ehiogu (ATT)
0
13. Chris Johnson (GK)
0
14. Neil Konchesky (ATT)
0