Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Torquay UnitedTorquay United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rainer MeyerR. Meyer58
G
1
G
43Chris ThatcherC. Thatcher
Fredrik BarmbyF. Barmby65
D
2
D
57Darius UnsworthD. Unsworth
Robbie MillsR. Mills55
D
3
D
54Peter MacleanP. Maclean
Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney54
D
4
D
51Warren GordonW. Gordon
Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira52
D
5
D
51Alexander HöferA. Höfer
Eddie OliverE. Oliver59
M
captain6
M
51Anthony GordonA. Gordon
Dean GrimandiD. Grimandi58
M
7
M
51Adam BrownA. Brown
Noel DixonN. Dixon57
M
8
M
44Neil HendryN. Hendry
Dion FroggattD. Froggatt65
A
9
A
57Damien McleodD. Mcleod
Greg SalakoG. Salako61
A
10captain
A
54Craig StandingC. Standing
Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo54
A
11
A
49Paul DuberryP. Duberry
 
Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray54
G
12
D
49Carl ElliottC. Elliott
Fredrik GascoigneF. Gascoigne51
A
13
D
47Jose SemedoJ. Semedo
Isaiah ThirlwellI. Thirlwell51
M
14
D
45Edward CleggE. Clegg

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Torquay United. A crowd of 4,920 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Torquay United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alan Bould.


0.00
Bradford City start the match!
2.30
Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Dion Froggatt controls it well on his chest. Dion Froggatt shoots from outside the area but it is shockingly off target!
3.53
Robbie Mills plays the ball forward to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo who takes it down. Oscar Jr. Caputo finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
4.33
Eoin Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon makes an attacking run forward. Noel Dixon tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just wide!
8.21
Eoin Delaney threads the ball through to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
9.30
Adam Brown kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod threads a neat ball through to Craig Standing. Craig Standing cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
12.55
Anthony Gordon passes the ball forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry makes a deft header but it flies well off target!
16.09
Alexander Höfer hacks Dion Froggatt from behind! Alexander Höfer is given a warning by the referee! Dion Froggatt hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.13
Dean Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Greg Salako. Greg Salako directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Chris Thatcher.
22.51
With some swift thinking, Dean Grimandi plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
24.15
Eddie Oliver makes a simple pass to Greg Salako. Greg Salako sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
26.08
Dean Grimandi catches Adam Brown on the ankles. The referee brings Dean Grimandi to one side and gives him a warning! Adam Brown runs off the knock.
27.45
Warren Gordon darts forward. Warren Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Craig Standing controls it well on his chest. Craig Standing plays a scrappy one-two with Damien Mcleod and advances towards the goal... Robbie Mills catches Craig Standing on the ankles. Craig Standing appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.05
Robbie Mills decides to run forward with the ball. Robbie Mills chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Salako. Greg Salako shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
36.42
Adam Brown brings the ball forward. Adam Brown plays a quick one-two with Paul Duberry and rushes in on goal... Adam Brown strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
40.58
Robbie Mills catches Neil Hendry on the ankles. Robbie Mills is shown the yellow card! Neil Hendry runs off the knock.
42.06
Eddie Oliver makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo rushes past Alexander Höfer! Some good footwork from Oscar Jr. Caputo provides some space. He shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
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. Torquay United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players seem much more motivated whilst the Bradford City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
Torquay United kick off!
47.59
Dean Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Salako. Greg Salako makes a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control just on the edge of the box. Oscar Jr. Caputo cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
54.16
Warren Gordon hacks Dion Froggatt from behind! Warren Gordon is warned by the referee! Dion Froggatt runs off the knock.
57.48
Dean Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salako controls it well on his chest. Greg Salako shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.18
Torquay United have made a substitution with Edward Clegg replacing Damien Mcleod .
66.13
Dean Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
77.37
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Fredrik Barmby and Fredrik Gascoigne replacing Dean Grimandi .
79.32
Anthony Gordon flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
81.36
Noel Dixon sees Dion Froggatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dion Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Salako. Greg Salako makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Chris Thatcher. Excellent save.
83.24
Warren Gordon sees space and advances. Warren Gordon makes a simple pass to Paul Duberry. Paul Duberry knocks the ball forward to Edward Clegg but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
84.47
Neil Hendry clumsily knocks into Eddie Oliver. Neil Hendry is warned by the referee! Eddie Oliver stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.41
Noel Dixon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Salako. Greg Salako controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Torquay United
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
3
0
Shots off Target
11
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56.9%
43.1%
Play Area
18.1%
50%
31.9%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Grimandi of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Rainer Meyer (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Barmby (DEF)
6
3.Robbie Mills (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Eoin Delaney (DEF)
6
5.Silvio Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Oliver (MID)
7
7.Dean Grimandi (MID)
9
8.Noel Dixon (MID)
8
9.Dion Froggatt (ATT)
6
10.Greg Salako (ATT)
7
11.Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT)
7
 
12.Danny Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Fredrik Gascoigne (ATT)
6
14.Isaiah Thirlwell (MID)
0

1.Chris Thatcher (GK)
8
2.Darius Unsworth (DEF)
6
3.Peter Maclean (DEF)
6
4.Warren Gordon (DEF)
8
5.Alexander Höfer (DEF)
6
6.Anthony Gordon (MID)
7
7.Adam Brown (MID)
8
8.Neil Hendry (MID)
6
9.Damien Mcleod (ATT)
6
10.Craig Standing (ATT)
6
11.Paul Duberry (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Elliott (DEF)
0
13.Jose Semedo (DEF)
0
14.Edward Clegg (DEF)
6