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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Blundell Park where Grimsby Town play Bradford City in this friendly game. A crowd of 20,886 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Grimsby Town and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Grimsby Town get the match underway!
3.08
Sékana Kroupi-Zahi takes it forward alone. Sékana Kroupi-Zahi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.57
Dion Carragher makes a simple pass to Henrique Gónzalez. Henrique Gónzalez shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Luca Pellizzoli.
6.56
Trevor Kahn hacks Franceco Cannarsa from behind! The referee calls over Trevor Kahn and warns him to calm down! Franceco Cannarsa runs off the knock.
8.26
Jorge D. Lujan knocks the ball forward to Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto goes all the way! Filipe Pinto makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.34
Benjamín Aravena sees space and advances. Benjamín Aravena whips in a cross ball towards Dean Oakley. Dean Oakley is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
14.18
Dion Carragher flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
22.07
Dion Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Luca Pellizzoli easily smothers it!
24.30
Kevin Plowright threads the ball through to Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto shoots from distance but somehow Luca Pellizzoli manages to keep it out.
26.52
Dean Oakley catches Franceco Cannarsa on the ankles. Dean Oakley is warned by the referee! Franceco Cannarsa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.31
Benjamín Aravena makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nobu Fujita. Nobu Fujita makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Trevor Kahn but he's offside!
28.43
Benjamín Aravena surges forward with the ball. Benjamín Aravena lofts in a cross ball towards Dean Oakley. Dean Oakley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Joonas Gadd is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
39.04
Viorel Petrescu sees a break and surges forward. Viorel Petrescu knocks the ball forward to Alberto Boateng but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
40.50
Paul Keane barges into Kevin Plowright. Paul Keane is given a warning by the referee! Kevin Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.38
Viorel Petrescu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto flicks the ball with his head but somehow Luca Pellizzoli manages to keep it out.
44.15
Kevin Plowright advances with the ball. Kevin Plowright shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
49.25
Sékana Kroupi-Zahi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dion Carragher. Dion Carragher sees a break and surges forward. Dion Carragher whips in a cross ball towards Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Filipe Pinto!
53.55
Panagiotis Venizelos threads the ball through to Nobu Fujita. Nobu Fujita knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joonas Gadd who gathers it comfortably.
54.19
Benjamín Aravena knocks the ball to his team mate, Nobu Fujita. Nobu Fujita shoots from 20 yards. Joonas Gadd easily smothers it.
55.10
Sékana Kroupi-Zahi threads the ball through to Dion Carragher. Dion Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto shoots from outside the area but Luca Pellizzoli is on top of it.
59.47
Kevin Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
61.52
Abel Rego flicks the ball to his team mate, Viorel Petrescu. Viorel Petrescu knocks the ball forward to Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Luca Pellizzoli manages to gather it comfortably.
63.47
Viorel Petrescu knocks the ball to his team mate, Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto whips in a cross ball towards Henrique Gónzalez. Henrique Gónzalez directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
66.01
Abel Rego makes a probing pass to Viorel Petrescu. Viorel Petrescu surges forward with the ball. Viorel Petrescu knocks in a cross ball towards Henrique Gónzalez. Henrique Gónzalez flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
69.08
Kevin Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Gónzalez. Henrique Gónzalez tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
72.02
Sékana Kroupi-Zahi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kevin Plowright. Kevin Plowright makes a probing pass to Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto shoots from distance but it flies wide!
73.14
Abel Rego makes a simple pass to Dion Carragher. Dion Carragher controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Henrique Gónzalez. Henrique Gónzalez knocks in a cross ball towards Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
78.59
Kevin Plowright passes the ball forward to Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng knocks in a cross ball towards Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
79.19
Benjamín Aravena controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Oakley. Dean Oakley goes all the way! Dean Oakley shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Joonas Gadd manages to gather it comfortably.
81.15
Jorge D. Lujan kicks a strong pass forward to Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Luca Pellizzoli.
83.31
Franceco Cannarsa kicks a strong pass forward to Viorel Petrescu. Viorel Petrescu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Filipe Pinto. Filipe Pinto plays a perfect one-two with Henrique Gónzalez and rushes in on goal... Filipe Pinto rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.56
Viorel Petrescu knocks the ball forward to Alberto Boateng. Alberto Boateng shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Luca Pellizzoli easily smothers it!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Filipe Pinto of Bradford City

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 11
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 1 vs 10
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 3 vs 0
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 18.6666666666667 vs 81.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 34.67%, Midfield: 44.00%, Away team third: 21.33%