Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Bristol Rovers | Bristol Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Alun Lawrence | A. Lawrence |  | 50 | G |  | 1 | | G | 47 | | Jermaine Adams | J. Adams | |||||||||
| Tomas Vieira | T. Vieira |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 56 | | Steve Goldberg | S. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Guy Landreau | G. Landreau |  | 62 | D |  | | 3 | | | D | 54 | | John Lockley | J. Lockley | |||||||
| Oleg Robinson | O. Robinson | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 | | Colin Greaves | C. Greaves | |||||||||
| Stuart Collins | S. Collins |  | 58 | D | | 5 | | D | 41 | | Isaiah Lawrence | I. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Carl Keane | C. Keane | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 66 | | Niccolo Lumsdon | N. Lumsdon | |||||||||
| Jimmy Pensalfini | J. Pensalfini |  | 54 | M | | 7 | | M | 62 | | Jose Poulard | J. Poulard | |||||||||
| Neil Wright-Phillips | N. Wright-Phillips | | 72 | A | | 8 | | A | 64 | | Julian Hendrie | J. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Alejandro Lopez | A. Lopez |  | 68 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Adriano Biancone | A. Biancone | |||||||||
| Steve Allman | S. Allman | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Dean Lowe | D. Lowe | |||||||||
| Stephen Naylor | S. Naylor | | 50 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Phil Harley | P. Harley | |||||||||
| John Barton | J. Barton | | 58 | D | | 12 | | M | 58 |  | Florian Seifert | F. Seifert | |||||||||
| Danny Terry | D. Terry | | 49 | A | | 13 | | M | 55 | | Tim Shearer | T. Shearer | |||||||||
| Graham Gallagher | G. Gallagher | | 48 | M | | 14 | | G | 44 | | Mike Gray | M. Gray | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,855 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bradford City and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Bradford City and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-2-4 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Gordon.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bristol Rovers kick off!
2.23
0-0Niccolo Lumsdon brings the ball forward. Niccolo Lumsdon shoots from distance but Alun Lawrence is on top of it.
6.07
0-0John Lockley threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Lumsdon. Niccolo Lumsdon makes a simple pass to Phil Harley. Phil Harley controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.37
0-0Jose Poulard brings the ball forward. Jose Poulard knocks the ball forward to Julian Hendrie but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
10.15
0-0Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Steve Allman collects the pass. Steve Allman knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.22
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Naylor collects the pass. Stephen Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Jermaine Adams manages to keep it out.
15.29
Jimmy Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jermaine Adams who gathers it comfortably.
16.09
Oleg Robinson threads a neat ball through to Carl Keane. Carl Keane threads a neat ball through to Steve Allman. Steve Allman whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez directs the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
18.05
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward. Phil Harley collects the pass. Phil Harley lofts in a cross ball towards Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
21.47
0-0Jimmy Pensalfini makes a simple pass to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor connects with a diving header. Magnificent block by Colin Greaves!
22.40
Isaiah Lawrence passes the ball forward to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard decides to run forward with the ball. Jose Poulard sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.56
John Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Oleg Robinson.
28.05
Jose Poulard darts forward. Jose Poulard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guy Landreau.
32.16
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high ball forward to Neil Wright-Phillips who gracefully takes it down. Neil Wright-Phillips makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Lopez but he's offside!
36.17
Colin Greaves hits a low pass to Jose Poulard. Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward to Adriano Biancone who brings the ball under control. Adriano Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Lawrence who gathers it comfortably.
38.02
1-0Jimmy Pensalfini makes a simple pass to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
42.30
Jimmy Pensalfini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips directs the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
44.34
Jose Poulard hits a low pass to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Hendrie. Julian Hendrie knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
48.38
Jose Poulard flicks a high pass forward to Dean Lowe who brings the ball under control. Dean Lowe knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alun Lawrence who gathers it comfortably.
49.14
1-0Jimmy Pensalfini clumsily knocks into Jose Poulard. The referee warns Jimmy Pensalfini to calm down! Jose Poulard stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.11
John Lockley flicks a high ball forward to Niccolo Lumsdon who takes it down. Niccolo Lumsdon kicks a strong pass forward to Dean Lowe. Dean Lowe plays a scrappy one-two with Phil Harley and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dean Lowe tries a spectacular strike. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bristol Rovers are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
53.14
Steve Goldberg makes a probing pass to Jose Poulard. With a delightful solo run, Jose Poulard stretches the opposition's defence. Jose Poulard shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Alun Lawrence. Excellent save.
55.27
Carl Keane flicks the ball to his team mate, Steve Allman. Steve Allman shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
57.54
Jose Poulard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adriano Biancone. Adriano Biancone finds some space and shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Alun Lawrence.
59.36
1-0Niccolo Lumsdon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alun Lawrence drops low and scoops up the ball.
60.22
1-0Bristol Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Florian Seifert replacing Colin Greaves, Tim Shearer replacing Julian Hendrie and Mike Gray replacing Dean Lowe .
61.25
1-0Jose Poulard catches Carl Keane on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Carl Keane stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.37
Jose Poulard knocks the ball to his team mate, Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
69.38
Stuart Collins controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward to Steve Allman who brings the ball under control. Steve Allman plays a scrappy one-two with Alejandro Lopez and stumbles forward towards the goal... Steve Allman comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball curls but is blocked by Isaiah Lawrence's outstretched leg.
75.28
Niccolo Lumsdon passes the ball forward to Mike Gray. Mike Gray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.14
Bradford City have made a substitution with John Barton replacing Stuart Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
81.30
Jimmy Pensalfini sees Stephen Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Stephen Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Isaiah Lawrence.
83.33
Niccolo Lumsdon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tim Shearer. Tim Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.25
With some swift thinking, Carl Keane plays the ball forward to Stephen Naylor. Stephen Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Steve Allman. Steve Allman makes a looping header on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
89.02
John Barton knocks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini brings the ball forward. Jimmy Pensalfini whips in a cross ball towards Steve Allman. Steve Allman directs the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Jermaine Adams!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Shots on Target
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alun Lawrence (GK)
7
2. Tomas Vieira (DEF)
6
3. Guy Landreau (DEF)
6
4. Oleg Robinson (DEF)
6
5. Stuart Collins (DEF)
6
6. Carl Keane (MID)
6
7. Jimmy Pensalfini (MID)
8
8. Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT)
6
9. Alejandro Lopez (ATT)
7
10. Steve Allman (ATT)
6
11. Stephen Naylor (ATT)
9
12. John Barton (DEF)
6
13. Danny Terry (ATT)
0
14. Graham Gallagher (MID)
0
1. Jermaine Adams (GK)
6
2. Steve Goldberg (DEF)
6
3. John Lockley (DEF)
7
4. Colin Greaves (DEF)
6
5. Isaiah Lawrence (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Lumsdon (MID)
7
7. Jose Poulard (MID)
9
8. Julian Hendrie (ATT)
6
9. Adriano Biancone (ATT)
6
10. Dean Lowe (ATT)
6
11. Phil Harley (ATT)
6
12. Florian Seifert (MID)
6
13. Tim Shearer (MID)
6
14. Mike Gray (GK)
6