Match Report


ArsenalArsenal     Bradford CityBradford City
Max JennerMax Jenner Computer Player Computer Player
Lars LindnerL. Lindner67
G
1
G
58Rainer MeyerR. Meyer
Ian YáñezI. Yáñez73
D
2
D
69Gary BarrettG. Barrett
Adolfo DelgadoA. Delgado68
D
3
D
66Carl BoatengC. Boateng
Francois MaquaF. Maqua71
D
4
D
56Robbie MillsR. Mills
Carl MustoeC. Mustoe65
M
5
D
55Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney
Leon HarleyL. Harley71
M
6captain
M
60Eddie OliverE. Oliver
Marin StoichitaM. Stoichita76
M
captain7
M
59Dean GrimandiD. Grimandi
Greg LawtonG. Lawton65
M
8
M
58Noel DixonN. Dixon
Sol WallworkS. Wallwork65
A
9
A
56Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo
Danny ButtD. Butt67
A
10
A
56Kemal GranttK. Grantt
Jon EtheringtonJ. Etherington69
A
11
A
51Pascal MetzgerP. Metzger
 
Adam MercerA. Mercer65
D
12
G
54Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray
Jose Javier MartinezJ. Martinez68
M
13
D
53Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira
Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier66
A
14
M
52Isaiah ThirlwellI. Thirlwell

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,000 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Lumsdon.


0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the match underway!
6.42
Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Jon Etherington comfortably collects the pass. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gary Barrett.
8.00
Francois Maqua sees Leon Harley in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Leon Harley threads a neat ball through to Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
10.14
Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Jon Etherington controls it well on his chest. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Mills.
12.54
Eoin Delaney makes a probing pass to Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi passes the ball forward to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt shoots from long range but it's well over the bar!
15.55
Greg Lawton makes a probing pass to Danny Butt. Danny Butt controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jon Etherington through on goal. Jon Etherington shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
16.53
Robbie Mills plays the ball forward to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Grantt who takes it down. Kemal Grantt skips past Ian Yáñez! Some silky footwork from Kemal Grantt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
22.03
Dean Grimandi comes in with a late challenge on Marin Stoichita. The referee calls over Dean Grimandi and warns him to calm down! Marin Stoichita hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.49
Sol Wallwork clumsily knocks into Carl Boateng. Sol Wallwork is shown the yellow card! Carl Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.03
Ian Yáñez hacks Kemal Grantt from behind! Ian Yáñez is given a warning by the referee! Kemal Grantt stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.23
Leon Harley comes in with a late challenge on Dean Grimandi. The referee brings Leon Harley to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.43
Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward. Jon Etherington holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball towards Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.49
Noel Dixon sees Kemal Grantt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Grantt shoots from distance but it's a woeful effort!
39.06
Danny Butt barges into Carl Boateng. The referee warns Danny Butt to calm down! Carl Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.10
Adolfo Delgado knocks the ball forward to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Butt. Danny Butt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.35
Eddie Oliver catches Marin Stoichita on the ankles. The referee calls over Eddie Oliver and warns him to calm down! Marin Stoichita runs off the knock.
45.00
Leon Harley threads a neat ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Arsenal appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
47.35
Marin Stoichita brings the ball forward. Marin Stoichita makes a probing pass to Danny Butt but he's offside!
48.58
Carl Boateng deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
49.37
Francois Maqua passes the ball forward to Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita knocks the ball to his team mate, Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
51.54
Seeing a gap ahead, Ian Yáñez plays the ball forward to Leon Harley. Leon Harley sees Sol Wallwork in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Wallwork lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Rainer Meyer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
59.14
Francois Maqua flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sol Wallwork. Sol Wallwork knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.06
Robbie Mills flicks a high pass forward to Dean Grimandi who brings the ball under control. Dean Grimandi knocks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Yáñez.
61.45
Ian Yáñez makes a beautiful solo run. Ian Yáñez flicks a high pass forward to Jon Etherington who brings the ball under control. Jon Etherington whips in a cross ball towards Danny Butt. Danny Butt beats his man to it with a header. Rainer Meyer didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
63.12
Ian Yáñez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe threads the ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robbie Mills.
65.58
Carl Mustoe threads a neat ball through to Danny Butt. Danny Butt whips in a cross ball towards Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
69.51
Marin Stoichita threads a neat ball through to Jon Etherington. Jon Etherington knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.54
Dean Grimandi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Kemal Grantt scores for Bradford City!!
77.35
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Adam Mercer replacing Francois Maqua, Jose Javier Martinez replacing Leon Harley and Darren Le Tissier replacing Sol Wallwork .Bradford City have made a substitution with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett .
78.40
Adam Mercer knocks the ball forward to Marin Stoichita. Marin Stoichita flicks a high pass forward to Danny Butt who brings the ball under control. Danny Butt shoots from long range. The keeper, Rainer Meyer, sees it late!! Goal for Arsenal!
81.19
Ian Yáñez sees a break and surges forward. Ian Yáñez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Danny Butt. Danny Butt shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Rainer Meyer. Excellent save.
83.09
Noel Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo who takes it down. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
90.00
Marin Stoichita hits a low pass to Danny Butt. Danny Butt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Le Tissier but he's offside!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Arsenal

Bradford City
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
4
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
24.1%
41.4%
34.5%

Scorers
Sol Wallwork 34
Jon Etherington 66
Danny Butt 78
Kemal Grantt 72

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Danny Butt of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Lars Lindner (GK)
6
2.Ian Yáñez (DEF)
7
3.Adolfo Delgado (DEF)
6
4.Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
5.Carl Mustoe (MID)
6
6.Leon Harley (MID)
6
7.Marin Stoichita (MID)
8
8.Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9.Sol Wallwork (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
10.Danny Butt (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jon Etherington (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
13.Jose Javier Martinez (MID)
6
14.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6

1.Rainer Meyer (GK)
7
2.Gary Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Carl Boateng (DEF)
6
4.Robbie Mills (DEF)
6
5.Eoin Delaney (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Oliver (MID)
6
7.Dean Grimandi (MID)
7
8.Noel Dixon (MID)
6
9.Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT)
6
10.Kemal Grantt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Pascal Metzger (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Silvio Oliveira (DEF)
0
14.Isaiah Thirlwell (MID)
0