Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Manchester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,500 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bradford City and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bradford City and Manchester City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jacob Barry.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Manchester City get the match underway!
2.35
0-0Simon Möller makes a probing pass to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
3.16
0-0Wayne Huckerby controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek threads a neat ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza hits a low pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Fantastic reaction save from Robbie Thompson!
4.13
Teddy Fabiano passes the ball forward to Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Norman Lua-Lua provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
6.35
0-0Albert Lozano makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek whips in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Marcus Minto steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
8.11
With imagination, Fabian Van Fessem laces a through ball forward to Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano chips the ball to his team mate, Norman Lua-Lua. Norman Lua-Lua shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
12.36
0-0Uwe Welke catches Albert Lozano on the ankles. The referee warns Uwe Welke to calm down! Albert Lozano hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.26
0-1Liam Edwards flicks a high pass forward to Norman Lua-Lua who brings the ball under control. Norman Lua-Lua flicks a high pass forward. Marcel van den Broek holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Marcel van den Broek shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.03
0-1Wayne Huckerby makes a simple pass to Teddy Fabiano. Teddy Fabiano flicks the ball to his team mate, Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler makes a probing pass to Claudiu Cuza but he's offside!
24.35
Simon Möller knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
26.37
Neves Capucho Eriberto threads the ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but slams it into the crowd!
27.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Scott Etherington plays the ball forward to Phil Edghill. Phil Edghill knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.36
Phil Edghill threads a neat ball through to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.10
With vision, Marcus Minto laces a through ball forward to Lomano Clarke. Lomano Clarke threads a neat ball through to Simon Möller. Simon Möller whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
44.36
Fabian Van Fessem deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano runs straight at the opposition's defence. Albert Lozano threads the ball through to Claudiu Cuza but he's offside!
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 Bart Fränkel replacing Scott Etherington. Manchester City have changed their lineup with Eddie Plowright replacing Liam Edwards.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
47.46
Neves Capucho Eriberto runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks in a cross ball towards Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler heads the ball goalwards but slams it into the crowd!
53.21
Teddy Fabiano plays the ball forward to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.24
0-1Bart Fränkel catches Albert Lozano on the ankles. Bart Fränkel is shown the yellow card! Albert Lozano carries on, but is struggling a bit.
57.21
Norman Lua-Lua makes a simple pass to Sven Rösler. Sven Rösler deftly passes the ball to Marcel van den Broek, releasing him through on goal. Marcel van den Broek rockets a shot on goal. Robbie Thompson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.30
0-2Manchester City have made a substitution with Mervin Guppy replacing Sven Rösler .
66.16
Wayne Huckerby knocks the ball forward to Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek rushes past Alan Rankin! Marcel van den Broek side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Robbie Thompson reads it well. He makes it look easy!
72.22
Wayne Huckerby flicks a high pass forward. Fabian Van Fessem holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fabian Van Fessem flicks a high pass forward to Claudiu Cuza who brings the ball under control. Claudiu Cuza lofts in a cross ball towards Marcel van den Broek. Marcel van den Broek knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Robbie Thompson is on top of it.
73.27
Neves Capucho Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy tries a spectacular long range effort but Robbie Thompson is on top of it.
77.07
0-2Marcus Minto comes in with a very late challenge on Mervin Guppy. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Mervin Guppy runs off the knock.
78.42
0-2Teddy Fabiano flicks a high pass forward. Neves Capucho Eriberto holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neves Capucho Eriberto threads a neat ball through to Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.11
Albert Lozano threads the ball through to Claudiu Cuza. Claudiu Cuza knocks in a cross ball towards Albert Lozano. Albert Lozano whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball comes off Alan Rankin and the loose ball is cleared up field.
84.10
Neves Capucho Eriberto flicks a high ball forward to Teddy Fabiano who takes it down. Teddy Fabiano cuts inside the box! Teddy Fabiano looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.04
Wayne Huckerby threads the ball through to Neves Capucho Eriberto. Neves Capucho Eriberto knocks the ball forward to Mervin Guppy. Mervin Guppy shoots from outside the area. The ball takes a deflection leaving Robbie Thompson with no chance!! Goal for Manchester City!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Marcel van den Broek 16, 57 Teddy Fabiano 84 Mervin Guppy 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Marcel van den Broek of Manchester City |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robbie Thompson (GK)
7
2. Alan Rankin (DEF)
6
3. Marcus Minto (DEF)
4
4. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
5. Lomano Clarke (MID)
6
6. Phil Edghill (MID)
6
7. Scott Etherington (MID)
6
8. Simon Möller (MID)
6
9. Isaiah Adams (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Welke (ATT)
6
11. Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
12. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
0
13. Bart Fränkel (GK)
5
14. Del Proctor (DEF)
0
1. Jose Serrano (GK)
6
2. Fabian Van Fessem (DEF)
6
3. Wayne Huckerby (DEF)
6
4. Liam Edwards (DEF)
6
5. Albert Lozano (MID)
6
6. Neves Capucho Eriberto (MID)
8
7. Teddy Fabiano (MID)
8
8. Norman Lua-Lua (MID)
7
9. Sven Rösler (ATT)
6
10. Claudiu Cuza (ATT)
6
11. Marcel van den Broek (ATT)
9
12. Mervin Guppy (ATT)
7
13. Eddie Plowright (DEF)
6
14. Duarte Costa (DEF)
0