Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Bristol RoversBristol Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rainer MeyerR. Meyer58
G
1
G
54Jason RankinJ. Rankin
Fredrik BarmbyF. Barmby65
D
2
D
57John PearceJ. Pearce
Carl BoatengC. Boateng64
D
3
D
53Stephen CharltonS. Charlton
Robbie MillsR. Mills55
D
4
D
50Darren JamesD. James
Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney54
D
5
D
45Edward WallworkE. Wallwork
Eddie OliverE. Oliver59
M
captain6
M
53Greg SalmonG. Salmon
Dean GrimandiD. Grimandi58
M
7
M
50John SwiftJ. Swift
Noel DixonN. Dixon58
M
8
A
56Alistair JeffersA. Jeffers
Dion FroggattD. Froggatt65
A
9captain
A
55Simon MikeS. Mike
Greg SalakoG. Salako61
A
10
A
54George StandingG. Standing
Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo54
A
11
A
51Mick WiltordM. Wiltord
 
Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray54
G
12
M
49Jermaine GranvilleJ. Granville
Isaiah ThirlwellI. Thirlwell52
M
13
G
48Noel HuckerbyN. Huckerby
Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira52
D
14
M
47Guilherme GomesG. Gomes

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 4,878 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Christie.


0.00
Bradford City kick off!
4.39
Noel Dixon changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Dixon shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.07
Simon Mike barges into Fredrik Barmby. The referee calls over Simon Mike and shows him a yellow card! Fredrik Barmby gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
10.07
Noel Dixon threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo whips in a cross ball towards Greg Salako. Greg Salako knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.26
Eddie Oliver brings the ball forward. Eddie Oliver controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
14.03
Noel Dixon threads a neat ball through to Greg Salako. Greg Salako shoots from long range. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
16.23
John Swift knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers knocks in a cross ball towards George Standing. George Standing connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it's a woeful effort!
24.47
Noel Dixon passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
26.12
Carl Boateng passes the ball forward to Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver hits a low pass to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt shoots from 25 yards but it's drastically wayward!
33.52
Dean Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.55
Darren James threads the ball through to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon flicks a high pass forward. George Standing collects the pass. George Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Rainer Meyer.
39.18
Eddie Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo plays a one-two with Dion Froggatt and rushes in on goal... Darren James catches Oscar Jr. Caputo on the ankles. Oscar Jr. Caputo appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
40.53
John Swift barges into Noel Dixon. John Swift is warned by the referee! Noel Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.11
Stephen Charlton flicks a high pass forward. John Swift holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Swift knocks the ball forward to Mick Wiltord. Mick Wiltord advances inside the box! Mick Wiltord shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Rainer Meyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol Rovers have changed their lineup with Noel Huckerby replacing Stephen Charlton and Guilherme Gomes replacing George Standing. The Bradford City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.12
Noel Dixon passes the ball forward to Greg Salako. Greg Salako whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
48.00
Eddie Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
49.35
Eddie Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
51.04
Dean Grimandi sees Greg Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren James.
53.29
Fredrik Barmby passes the ball forward to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from 20 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.01
Noel Dixon sees space and advances. Noel Dixon finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.28
John Swift brings the ball forward. John Swift shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Rainer Meyer!
65.11
Showing composure, Eddie Oliver laces a weighted ball forward to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt makes a simple pass, allowing Oscar Jr. Caputo to run into the box. Oscar Jr. Caputo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.43
Eddie Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Greg Salako who takes it down. Greg Salako shoots from outside the area but it misses the target by a large margin!
69.12
John Swift takes a quick throw-in. Greg Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Mike. Simon Mike lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Jeffers. Alistair Jeffers powers a header at goal but it flies just wide!
71.19
Greg Salmon catches Noel Dixon on the ankles. Greg Salmon is warned by the referee! Noel Dixon stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.21
John Pearce catches Dion Froggatt on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Froggatt runs off the knock.
77.03
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Fredrik Barmby and Isaiah Thirlwell replacing Dean Grimandi .
79.22
Carl Boateng pushes up the pitch. With some swift thinking, Carl Boateng plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo rushes past Edward Wallwork! Oscar Jr. Caputo takes a shot at goal but it is miles over!
81.50
With great vision, Robbie Mills plays the ball forward to Isaiah Thirlwell. Isaiah Thirlwell makes a probing pass to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by John Pearce.
83.05
John Swift comes in with a late challenge on Noel Dixon. The referee brings John Swift to one side and gives him another warning! Noel Dixon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.29
Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Dion Froggatt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dion Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jason Rankin who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Seeing a gap ahead, John Pearce plays the ball forward to Greg Salmon. Greg Salmon sees space and advances. Greg Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Bristol Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
12
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
5
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
70.8%
29.2%
Play Area
16.7%
45.8%
37.5%

Scorers
Noel Dixon 60
Mick Wiltord 44

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Noel Dixon of Bradford City

Match Ratings
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)
8
7.Dean Grimandi (MID)
6
8.Noel Dixon (MID)goal scored
10
9.Dion Froggatt (ATT)
6
10.Greg Salako (ATT)
6
11.Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Isaiah Thirlwell (MID)
6
14.Silvio Oliveira (DEF)
0

1.Jason Rankin (GK)
6
2.John Pearce (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Stephen Charlton (DEF)
6
4.Darren James (DEF)
6
5.Edward Wallwork (DEF)
6
6.Greg Salmon (MID)
6
7.John Swift (MID)
7
8.Alistair Jeffers (ATT)
6
9.Simon Mike (ATT)yellow card
5
10.George Standing (ATT)
6
11.Mick Wiltord (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Jermaine Granville (MID)
0
13.Noel Huckerby (GK)
6
14.Guilherme Gomes (MID)
6