Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,576 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off and get the first half underway!
3.15
0-0Max Dodd threads the ball through to Isaiah White. Isaiah White skips past Robbie Mills! Isaiah White looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Rainer Meyer manages to keep it out.
8.38
0-0Max Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
9.09
Dean Grimandi makes a simple pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
10.29
Arthur Weaver makes a probing pass to Eddie May. Eddie May skips past Fredrik Barmby! Eddie May cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
20.29
Carl Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Dean Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Dean Grimandi flicks a high pass forward to Fredrik Gascoigne who brings the ball under control. Fredrik Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
21.02
0-1Dominic White threads a neat ball through to Matthew Fortune. With great vision, Matthew Fortune plays the ball forward to Isaiah White. Isaiah White whips in a cross ball towards Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
30.50
Matthew Fortune flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus shoots from 25 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
32.53
Eddie Oliver knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Gascoigne. Fredrik Gascoigne tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Richard Tolley. Excellent save.
33.46
Dean Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Gascoigne. Fredrik Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
36.46
Carl Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Oliver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Gascoigne. Fredrik Gascoigne skips past Dominic White! Fredrik Gascoigne makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.12
Dean Grimandi makes a probing pass to Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo rushes past Nick Griffin! Matjaz Manzo shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Nick Griffin makes a simple pass to Max Dodd. Max Dodd makes a beautiful solo run. Max Dodd edges inside the box! Max Dodd side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies well off target!
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
0-1Isaiah White barges into Carl Boateng. Isaiah White is shown the yellow card! Carl Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.50
0-1Without breaking stride, Dominic White plays the ball forward to Max Dodd. Max Dodd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie May. Eddie May knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.46
Dominic White flicks a high pass forward. Arthur Weaver controls it well on his chest. Arthur Weaver threads a neat ball through to Eddie May. Eddie May knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Barmby.
55.20
Dominic White knocks the ball to his team mate, Max Dodd. Max Dodd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Eddie May. Eddie May flicks the ball with his head but it flies just off target!
57.59
Carl Boateng plays the ball forward to Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver darts forward. Eddie Oliver shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.33
0-1Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Laurent Tassali replacing Nick Griffin, Michael Thirlwell replacing Chris Ljungberg and Leon Taylor replacing Isaiah White .
63.53
Noel Dixon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Richard Tolley with no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
67.29
Dean Grimandi makes a probing pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo tries a spectacular long range effort. Richard Tolley gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
71.22
Michael Thirlwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
72.39
Eddie Oliver brings the ball forward. Eddie Oliver shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
77.09
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Eoin Delaney replacing Gary Barrett and Danny Mowbray replacing Dean Grimandi .
84.18
1-1Michael Thirlwell sees Eddie May in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eddie May deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Rufus but the linesman indicates offside!
85.13
Max Dodd knocks the ball forward to Leon Taylor. Leon Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Rufus but he's offside!
90.00
Eddie Oliver passes the ball forward to Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
8
4
Offsides
0
4
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.5%
62.5%
Play Area
31.2%
41.2%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Max Dodd of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Meyer (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robbie Mills (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Grimandi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noel Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Matjaz Manzo (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Fredrik Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Eoin Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Danny Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 14. | Silvio Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Richard Tolley (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Nick Griffin (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Paolo Cadamarteri (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Dominic White (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Matthew Fortune (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Arthur Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Max Dodd (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Chris Ljungberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Titus Rufus (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Isaiah White (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 11. | Eddie May (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Laurent Tassali (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Michael Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Leon Taylor (GK) | 6 | |