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Match Report

Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 9,979 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.


0.00
AFC Bournemouth start the match!
3.25
Julian Bailey makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph but the linesman indicates offside!
10.46
Guy Landreau makes a simple pass to Noel Upson. Noel Upson makes a simple pass to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jimmy Tarantino.
16.45
Shaun Weaver surges forward with the ball. Shaun Weaver cuts inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Shaun Weaver provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.44
Jimmy Pensalfini brings the ball forward. Jimmy Pensalfini whips in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's drastically wayward!
27.38
Tomas Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Noel Upson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Upson threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Gregorio Garrido is on top of his game. Well saved!
28.22
Jimmy Pensalfini makes a simple pass to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Gregorio Garrido had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
32.39
Stuart Collins hits a low pass to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini surges forward with the ball. Jimmy Pensalfini lofts in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez flicks the ball with his head. Gregorio Garrido manages to gather it comfortably.
34.04
Julian Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Neil Ritchie as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
35.18
Julian Bailey takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Syd Sharpe. Some silky footwork from Syd Sharpe provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.54
Spencer Perry takes a quick throw-in. Jimmy Tarantino threads the ball through to Shaun Weaver. Shaun Weaver passes the ball forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe makes a convincing header but it is tipped over by Neil Ritchie.
38.53
Julian Bailey takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Dean Gray. Dean Gray flicks the ball on with his first touch. John Barton jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
39.14
Spencer Perry darts forward. Spencer Perry flicks the ball to his team mate, Max Joseph. Max Joseph puts a great ball through but Syd Sharpe is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
42.16
Spencer Perry threads a neat ball through to Julian Bailey. Julian Bailey passes the ball forward to Max Joseph. Max Joseph knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.

45.00
Bradford City kick off!
49.56
Julian Bailey plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa knocks the ball forward, putting Syd Sharpe through on goal. Syd Sharpe shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
54.52
Noel Upson threads a neat ball through to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Perry.
57.19
Guy Landreau kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward to Danny Terry who brings the ball under control. Danny Terry whips in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. With a superhuman jump, Neil Wright-Phillips connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
59.30
Seeing a gap ahead, Teddy Nicholls plays the ball forward to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa puts a great ball through but Max Joseph is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
60.21
Bradford City have made a substitution with Steven Robinson replacing Jimmy Pensalfini .
61.25
Steven Robinson flicks a high pass forward. Danny Terry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Danny Terry makes a probing pass to Neil Wright-Phillips but he's offside!
69.36
Teddy Nicholls runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Nicholls knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Syd Sharpe is offside!
71.17
Julian Bailey makes a probing pass to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa knocks the ball forward, putting Max Joseph through on goal. Some good footwork from Max Joseph provides some space. He shoots at goal. Neil Ritchie is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.31
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and Alun Lawrence replacing Alejandro Lopez .
78.35
Julian Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Gianfranco Cannarsa controls it well on his chest. Gianfranco Cannarsa advances inside the box! Gianfranco Cannarsa tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
81.23
Spencer Perry picks a pass forward to Shaun Weaver. Shaun Weaver hits a low pass to Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Ritchie easily smothers it!
85.10
Rio Mcleod barges into Alun Lawrence. Rio Mcleod is shown the yellow card! Alun Lawrence stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Tomas Vieira flicks a high pass forward to Steven Robinson who brings the ball under control. Steven Robinson sees Neil Wright-Phillips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Wright-Phillips edges inside the box! Neil Wright-Phillips makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Jimmy Tarantino is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 4 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 4
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.9090909090909 vs 59.0909090909091
Play Area
Home team third: 31.82%, Midfield: 43.94%, Away team third: 24.24%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Syd Sharpe of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
1. Neil Ritchie (GK)
7
2. Tomas Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Guy Landreau (DEF)
6
4. John Barton (DEF)
6
6
6. Noel Upson (MID)
6
6
8
11. Danny Terry (ATT)
6

12. Tarik Douchez (DEF)
6
13. Alun Lawrence (GK)
6
14. Steven Robinson (MID)
6

2. Spencer Perry (DEF)
7
3. Rio Mcleod (DEF)
5
6
5. Dean Gray (MID)
6
6
7. Julian Bailey (MID)
8
8. Shaun Weaver (MID)
7
9. Syd Sharpe (ATT)
9
10. Max Joseph (ATT)
8

12. Omer Howey (GK)
0
13. Frank Burgess (MID)
0
14. Tommy Potts (MID)
0