Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Rainer MeyerR. Meyer58
G
1
G
62Stefan ArendtS. Arendt
Gary BarrettG. Barrett69
D
2
D
63Darius MccannD. Mccann
Carl BoatengC. Boateng65
D
3captain
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Robbie MillsR. Mills56
D
4
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft
Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney55
D
5
M
76Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie
Eddie OliverE. Oliver60
M
captain6
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Dean GrimandiD. Grimandi59
M
7
M
62Steve FowlerS. Fowler
Noel DixonN. Dixon58
M
8
M
61Clive GordonC. Gordon
Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo56
A
9
A
78Edward YoungE. Young
Kemal GranttK. Grantt56
A
10
A
59Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Pascal MetzgerP. Metzger51
A
11
A
56Adrian VenusA. Venus
 
Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray54
G
12
M
60Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood
Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira53
D
13
M
53Omer ShearerO. Shearer
Isaiah ThirlwellI. Thirlwell52
M
14
D
53Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson

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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,556 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off the first half!
4.07
Noel Dixon barges into Alistair Fenton. Noel Dixon is given a warning by the referee! Alistair Fenton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.26
With a delightful solo run, Alistair Fenton stretches the opposition's defence. Alistair Fenton shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
16.41
Alexander Scowcroft controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Clive Gordon. Clive Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young controls it well on his chest. Edward Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Rainer Meyer is on top of it.
21.29
From the throw-in, Darius Mccann picks out Chris Summerbell. Chris Summerbell sees Jacob Beattie in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Beattie passes the ball forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon whips in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
22.03
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
27.21
Carl Boateng makes a simple pass to Eddie Oliver. Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Oliver plays the ball forward to Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
30.13
Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Metzger controls it well on his chest. Pascal Metzger shoots from distance. Solid save from Stefan Arendt.
32.04
Dean Grimandi passes the ball forward to Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
36.54
With imagination, Darius Mccann plays the ball forward to Jacob Beattie. Jacob Beattie knocks the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young advances inside the box! Edward Young cuts inside onto his preferred left foot and rushes a shot at goal. Rainer Meyer gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
39.02
Robbie Mills threads a neat ball through to Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo collects the pass. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
40.29
Eddie Oliver knocks the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball towards Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
44.28
Alistair Fenton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Noel Dixon hits a low pass to Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Bradford City start the second half!
47.11
Gary Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Adrian Venus. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Adrian Venus stretches but gets up unharmed.
48.43
Steve Fowler makes a probing pass to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
55.48
Dean Grimandi flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.23
Darius Mccann advances with the ball. Darius Mccann kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
63.17
With imagination, Alexander Scowcroft plays the ball forward to Alistair Fenton. Alistair Fenton sees a break and surges forward. Alistair Fenton whips in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. With a superhuman jump, Fredrik Dixon connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
66.37
Alexander Scowcroft threads the ball through to Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler makes a simple pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Barrett.
71.37
Clive Gordon kicks a strong pass forward to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
73.36
With great vision, Noel Dixon plays the ball forward to Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Stefan Arendt.
74.05
It's a corner kick. Noel Dixon kicks a low ball out wide. Carl Boateng shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
77.47
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett and Silvio Oliveira replacing Dean Grimandi .
79.08
Clive Gordon flicks a high pass forward. Edward Young collects the pass. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
81.22
Darius Mccann catches Noel Dixon on the ankles. The referee brings Darius Mccann to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Dixon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
84.49
Alexander Scowcroft knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Fowler. Steve Fowler brings the ball forward. Steve Fowler lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Young. Edward Young finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Rainer Meyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
89.37
Clive Gordon sees Fredrik Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Mills.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Sheffield United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39%
61%
Play Area
24.4%
45.1%
30.5%

Scorers
Kemal Grantt 40
Edward Young 84

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Edward Young of Sheffield United

Match Ratings
1.Rainer Meyer (GK)
7
2.Gary Barrett (DEF)yellow card
5
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)
6
9.Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT)
8
10.Kemal Grantt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pascal Metzger (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Silvio Oliveira (DEF)
6
14.Isaiah Thirlwell (MID)
0

1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
7
2.Darius Mccann (DEF)
7
3.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
7
5.Jacob Beattie (MID)
6
6.Alistair Fenton (MID)
8
7.Steve Fowler (MID)
8
8.Clive Gordon (MID)
7
9.Edward Young (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Sherwood (MID)
0
13.Omer Shearer (MID)
0
14.Ledley Thompson (DEF)
0