Match Report


Cardiff CityCardiff City     Bradford CityBradford City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil OwenN. Owen52
G
captain1
G
58Rainer MeyerR. Meyer
Samuel MoullecS. Moullec67
D
2
D
65Fredrik BarmbyF. Barmby
Pegguy BoutoilleP. Boutoille60
D
3
D
64Carl BoatengC. Boateng
Alistair MowbrayA. Mowbray53
D
4
D
55Robbie MillsR. Mills
Nils VogelN. Vogel48
D
5
D
54Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney
Duncan BrandD. Brand58
M
6captain
M
59Eddie OliverE. Oliver
Rafael OliveiraR. Oliveira54
M
7
M
58Dean GrimandiD. Grimandi
Bill MasonB. Mason71
A
8
M
57Noel DixonN. Dixon
Alistair BarmbyA. Barmby66
A
9
A
65Dion FroggattD. Froggatt
Henry PallisterH. Pallister58
A
10
A
61Greg SalakoG. Salako
Thierry WilliamsT. Williams46
A
11
A
54Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo
 
Marvin StockdaleM. Stockdale53
M
12
G
54Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray
David BowerD. Bower53
M
13
D
52Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira
John StandingJ. Standing49
M
14
A
51Fredrik GascoigneF. Gascoigne

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Hitchcock.


0.00
Cardiff City get the match underway!
2.41
Duncan Brand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
3.57
Rafael Oliveira makes a simple pass to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies wide!
4.59
Duncan Brand flicks a high pass forward. Henry Pallister holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Henry Pallister shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
6.09
Samuel Moullec knocks the ball forward to Duncan Brand. Duncan Brand passes the ball forward to Bill Mason. Bill Mason lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister beats his man to it with a header but it curls horrendously wide!
14.37
Robbie Mills flicks a high pass forward to Noel Dixon who brings the ball under control. Noel Dixon decides to run forward with the ball. Noel Dixon lofts in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
15.46
Fredrik Barmby threads the ball through to Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo controls it well on his chest. Oscar Jr. Caputo makes a probing pass between the defence to Greg Salako. Greg Salako muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.16
Alistair Mowbray sees a break and surges forward. Alistair Mowbray chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robbie Mills.
20.23
Samuel Moullec advances with the ball. Samuel Moullec flicks a high pass forward. Alistair Barmby holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alistair Barmby runs straight at the defence! Alistair Barmby takes a shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alistair Barmby!
24.13
Pegguy Boutoille threads the ball through to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward to Bill Mason who brings the ball under control. Bill Mason sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Rainer Meyer manages to keep it out.
26.37
Fredrik Barmby barges into Bill Mason. Fredrik Barmby is warned by the referee! Bill Mason stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.40
Nils Vogel plays the ball forward to Rafael Oliveira. Rafael Oliveira flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Williams holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Thierry Williams finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
32.27
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
38.06
Carl Boateng sees Eddie Oliver in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Dion Froggatt collects the pass. Dion Froggatt shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Cardiff City appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Bradford City kick off!
53.06
Rafael Oliveira makes a simple pass to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister knocks in a cross ball towards Bill Mason. Bill Mason heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
54.30
Samuel Moullec catches Oscar Jr. Caputo on the ankles. The referee brings Samuel Moullec to one side and gives him a warning! Oscar Jr. Caputo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.54
Eddie Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Oliveira. Eddie Oliver is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Oliveira gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.32
Dean Grimandi makes a probing pass to Greg Salako. Greg Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Jr. Caputo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Nils Vogel steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
59.01
Robbie Mills makes a simple pass to Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi surges forward with the ball. Dean Grimandi plays a one-two with Dion Froggatt and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dean Grimandi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
60.36
Noel Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo edges inside the box! Oscar Jr. Caputo looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.44
Eddie Oliver makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Owen who gathers it comfortably.
66.15
Duncan Brand threads a neat ball through to Henry Pallister. Henry Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Barmby. Alistair Barmby outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alistair Barmby scores for Cardiff City!!
69.30
With great vision, Noel Dixon plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
71.21
Dean Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to Dion Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Dion Froggatt shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
75.01
Rafael Oliveira chips the ball to his team mate, Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams puts a great ball through. Alistair Barmby races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
77.43
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Fredrik Barmby and Silvio Oliveira replacing Dean Grimandi .
79.08
Carl Boateng threads a neat ball through to Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Dion Froggatt who brings the ball under control. Dion Froggatt skips past Alistair Mowbray! Dion Froggatt rockets a shot on goal. Alistair Mowbray steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
85.50
Rafael Oliveira threads the ball through to Bill Mason. Bill Mason knocks in a cross ball towards Thierry Williams. Thierry Williams makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
90.00
Danny Mowbray threads the ball through to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salako collects the pass. Greg Salako knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo tries a spectacular strike but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Cardiff City

Bradford City
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
5
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
31.2%
43.8%
25%

Scorers
Alistair Barmby 20, 66
Greg Salako 15
Dion Froggatt 38

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alistair Barmby of Cardiff City

Match Ratings
1.Neil Owen (GK)
6
2.Samuel Moullec (DEF)
7
3.Pegguy Boutoille (DEF)
6
4.Alistair Mowbray (DEF)
6
5.Nils Vogel (DEF)
6
6.Duncan Brand (MID)
7
7.Rafael Oliveira (MID)
7
8.Bill Mason (ATT)
6
9.Alistair Barmby (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
10
10.Henry Pallister (ATT)
7
11.Thierry Williams (ATT)
6
 
12.Marvin Stockdale (MID)
0
13.David Bower (MID)
0
14.John Standing (MID)
0

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