Match Report
| Stoke City | Stoke City |  |  | Bradford City | Bradford City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Marcos Morales | M. Morales |  | 67 | G |  | 1 | | G | 59 |  | Neil Ritchie | N. Ritchie | |||||||||
| Christian Lindner | C. Lindner |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 66 |  | Tomas Vieira | T. Vieira | |||||||||
| James Gray | J. Gray |  | 63 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 62 |  | Guy Landreau | G. Landreau | |||||||
| Anthony Pallister | A. Pallister | | 63 | D | | 4 | | D | 59 | | John White | J. White | |||||||||
| Mick Kasper | M. Kasper | | 55 | M | | 5 | | D | 58 | | Stuart Collins | S. Collins | |||||||||
| Gavin Minto | G. Minto | | 52 | M | | 6 | | M | 59 | | Noel Upson | N. Upson | |||||||||
| Marvin Westwood | M. Westwood | | 49 | M | | 7 | | M | 53 | | Billy Mendez | B. Mendez | |||||||||
| Brian Jackson | B. Jackson | | 46 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 | | Malcolm Mortensen | M. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Billy Wallwork | B. Wallwork | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 69 | | Neil Wright-Phillips | N. Wright-Phillips | |||||||||
| Nwankwo Greaves | N. Greaves | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 67 | | Harry Gallagher | H. Gallagher | |||||||||
| Simon Henry | S. Henry | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 66 | | Alejandro Lopez | A. Lopez | |||||||||
| Willem De Nooijer | W. De Nooijer |  | 61 | G | | 12 | | D | 58 | | John Barton | J. Barton | |||||||||
| Henry Fletcher | H. Fletcher | | 58 | D | | 13 | | D | 53 | | Tarik Douchez | T. Douchez | |||||||||
| Ruben Teixeira | R. Teixeira | | 57 | D | | 14 | | M | 53 | | Kevin Matteo | K. Matteo | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Bet 365 Stadium where Stoke City play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 8,380 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Stoke City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ledley Galli.
0.00
0-0Bradford City start the match!
2.04
0-0Marvin Westwood makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
10.03
0-0Anthony Pallister catches Harry Gallagher on the ankles. Anthony Pallister is warned by the referee! Harry Gallagher runs off the knock.
15.37
0-0Billy Mendez comes in with a late challenge on Mick Kasper. The referee warns Billy Mendez to calm down! Mick Kasper gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
21.50
0-0Noel Upson decides to run forward with the ball. Noel Upson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.04
0-0Marvin Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Simon Henry. Simon Henry whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves beats his man to it with a header but Neil Ritchie is on top of it.
28.26
0-1Billy Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Gallagher. Harry Gallagher whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
32.29
Mick Kasper decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Kasper knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.40
Billy Mendez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Mortensen. Malcolm Mortensen knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips directs the ball goalwards with his head but it's well over the bar!
34.13
Mick Kasper changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Mick Kasper runs straight at the defence! Mick Kasper takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
38.17
Guy Landreau surges forward with the ball. Guy Landreau controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Harry Gallagher. Harry Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Stoke City appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
51.32
Gavin Minto chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Wallwork. Billy Wallwork advances inside the box! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Billy Wallwork provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
54.38
Brian Jackson knocks the ball forward to Billy Wallwork. Billy Wallwork threads a neat ball through to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it's drastically wayward!
65.34
Billy Mendez flicks a high pass forward to Malcolm Mortensen who brings the ball under control. Malcolm Mortensen shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
66.29
Christian Lindner threads a neat ball through to Marvin Westwood. Marvin Westwood flicks a high ball forward to Billy Wallwork who takes it down. Without breaking stride, Billy Wallwork plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Greaves who has made a great run into the box. Nwankwo Greaves muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Neil Ritchie manages to gather it easily.
71.08
Gavin Minto makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Vieira.
75.02
Gavin Minto flicks a high pass forward. Billy Wallwork controls it well on his chest. Billy Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Simon Henry. Simon Henry directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Neil Ritchie.
76.53
0-1Brian Jackson takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some good footwork from Christian Lindner provides some space. He shoots at goal but it rises well off target!
77.25
0-1Bradford City have made a substitution with John Barton replacing Stuart Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
78.31
With a delightful solo run, Gavin Minto stretches the opposition's defence. Gavin Minto plays a one-two with Nwankwo Greaves and advances towards the goal... Gavin Minto cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Neil Ritchie had no chance!! Goal for Stoke City!
80.31
Bradford City have made a substitution with Tarik Douchez replacing Neil Wright-Phillips .
81.47
Marvin Westwood takes the throw-in. Gavin Minto plays the ball forward to Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves edges inside the box! Nwankwo Greaves tries a spectacular strike but slams it into the crowd!
83.01
Tarik Douchez flicks a high pass forward. Harry Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Harry Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Marcos Morales comfortably picks it out of the air!
84.22
James Gray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Minto. Gavin Minto knocks the ball forward to Simon Henry. Simon Henry flicks the ball to his team mate, Nwankwo Greaves. Nwankwo Greaves shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
87.20
Mick Kasper hits a low pass to Simon Henry. Simon Henry makes a probing pass between the defence to Billy Wallwork. Some good footwork from Billy Wallwork provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Marcos Morales (GK)
6
2. Christian Lindner (DEF)
6
3. James Gray (DEF)
6
4. Anthony Pallister (DEF)
5
5. Mick Kasper (MID)
7
6. Gavin Minto (MID)
9
7. Marvin Westwood (MID)
6
8. Brian Jackson (MID)
6
9. Billy Wallwork (ATT)
9
10. Nwankwo Greaves (ATT)
7
11. Simon Henry (ATT)
7
12. Willem De Nooijer (GK)
0
13. Henry Fletcher (DEF)
0
14. Ruben Teixeira (DEF)
0
1. Neil Ritchie (GK)
7
2. Tomas Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Guy Landreau (DEF)
6
4. John White (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Collins (DEF)
6
6. Noel Upson (MID)
6
7. Billy Mendez (MID)
6
8. Malcolm Mortensen (ATT)
6
9. Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
10. Harry Gallagher (ATT)
7
11. Alejandro Lopez (ATT)
7
12. John Barton (DEF)
6
13. Tarik Douchez (DEF)
6
14. Kevin Matteo (MID)
0