Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 13,355 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
The pitch is in good condition.
Port Vale are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Del Gascoigne.
0.00
0-0Bradford City start the match!
4.48
0-0With imagination, Simon Möller laces a weighted ball forward to Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke heads the ball goalwards but somehow Chris Summerbee happens to be in the right place to block it.
6.10
0-0Junji Matsuda flicks a high pass forward to Gareth Wallwork who brings the ball neatly under control. Gareth Wallwork shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
9.47
1-0David Morrison threads the ball through to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin edges inside the box! Duncan Hopkin rockets a shot on goal. Duncan Hopkin scores for Port Vale!!
12.12
1-0Alberto Mowbray clumsily knocks into Adriano De Cesare. Alberto Mowbray is given a warning by the referee! Adriano De Cesare hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.17
1-0Marcus Minto comes in with a late challenge on Duncan Hopkin. Marcus Minto is shown the yellow card! Duncan Hopkin stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.40
1-0Arek Gadocha sees Simon Möller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Möller controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Watson. Jacob Watson threads the ball through to Uwe Welke but he's offside!
26.18
1-0Arek Gadocha sees Simon Möller in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Möller runs straight at the opposition's defence. Simon Möller plays a scrappy one-two with Junji Matsuda and advances towards the goal... Simon Möller shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Scott Kirkland!
32.44
Chris Summerbee plays the ball forward to Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui threads the ball through to David Morrison. David Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui makes a looping header on goal. Solid save from Faustino Bautista.
33.38
Simon Möller advances with the ball. Simon Möller makes a pass forward but Jacob Watson makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
36.18
Saïd Ferhaoui makes a probing pass to Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti whips in a cross ball towards Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.00
Arek Gadocha flicks a high pass forward. Jacob Watson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob Watson threads the ball through to Gareth Wallwork but he's offside!
45.00
Junji Matsuda makes a probing pass to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke whips in a cross ball towards Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bradford City!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Port Vale appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
47.08
Simon Möller makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
49.50
Giorgio Vergassola knocks the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards David Morrison. David Morrison is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Faustino Bautista.
50.44
1-1Corner kick to Port Vale. Dayo Zanetti plays it out to the edge of the box. Nicholas Brooking shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.03
1-1Dayo Zanetti kicks a strong pass forward to David Morrison. David Morrison knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.06
Saïd Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
59.18
Hassan Abdellaoui makes a simple pass to Yuri Cauet. Yuri Cauet knocks the ball forward to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin shoots from 20 yards. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
63.18
Arek Gadocha makes a beautiful solo run. Arek Gadocha plays a one-two with Gareth Wallwork and advances towards the goal... Arek Gadocha rockets a shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.25
Arek Gadocha plays the ball forward to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke makes a simple pass, allowing Gareth Wallwork to run into the box. Gareth Wallwork makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
75.41
Yuri Cauet plays the ball forward to David Morrison. David Morrison makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adriano De Cesare. Adriano De Cesare knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Faustino Bautista who gathers it comfortably.
77.34
Hassan Abdellaoui decides to run forward with the ball. With some swift thinking, Hassan Abdellaoui plays the ball forward to Nicholas Brooking. Nicholas Brooking whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin heads the ball goalwards. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
78.41
With a delightful solo run, Dayo Zanetti stretches the opposition's defence. Dayo Zanetti plays a one-two with Duncan Hopkin and advances towards the goal... Some silky footwork from Dayo Zanetti provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Faustino Bautista is on top of it.
79.50
Scott Etherington makes an attacking run forward. Scott Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke beats his man to it with a header but it flies well off target!
85.10
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
87.40
Giorgio Vergassola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dayo Zanetti. Dayo Zanetti makes a probing pass to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alberto Mowbray.
89.12
Hassan Abdellaoui makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui threads a neat ball through to Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
90.00
Dayo Zanetti controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Hopkin. Duncan Hopkin lofts in a cross ball towards Saïd Ferhaoui. Saïd Ferhaoui directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Faustino Bautista as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
90.00
2-1It's a corner kick. Dayo Zanetti kicks a low ball out wide. Simon Möller gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
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
| Duncan Hopkin 9, 59 | Scott Etherington 45 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Scott Kirkland (GK)
6
2. Chris Summerbee (DEF)
6
3. Giorgio Vergassola (DEF)
6
4. Hassan Abdellaoui (DEF)
6
5. Yuri Cauet (DEF)
6
6. David Morrison (MID)
7
7. Dayo Zanetti (MID)
7
8. Saïd Ferhaoui (MID)
7
9. Adriano De Cesare (ATT)
6
10. Nicholas Brooking (ATT)
6
11. Duncan Hopkin (ATT)
9
12. Nicolas Cortes (ATT)
0
13. Losseni Yeboah (DEF)
0
14. Stephane Fischer (GK)
0
1. Faustino Bautista (GK)
7
2. Marcus Minto (DEF)
5
3. Alan Rankin (DEF)
6
4. Alberto Mowbray (DEF)
5
5. Scott Etherington (MID)
8
6. Arek Gadocha (MID)
7
7. Junji Matsuda (MID)
6
8. Simon Möller (MID)
7
9. Gareth Wallwork (ATT)
6
10. Uwe Welke (ATT)
6
11. Jacob Watson (ATT)
6
12. Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
0
13. Tijani Verberne (ATT)
0
14. Lomano Clarke (MID)
0