Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Millwall | Millwall | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rainer Meyer | R. Meyer |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 61 |  | Felipe Ferrer | F. Ferrer | |||||||||
| Gary Barrett | G. Barrett |  | 69 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 65 | | Kevin Thielemann | K. Thielemann | |||||||||
| Carl Boateng | C. Boateng | | 66 | D | | 3 | | D | 63 |  | Adriano Myrtaj | A. Myrtaj | |||||||||
| Robbie Mills | R. Mills | | 56 | D | | 4 | | D | 60 | | Ivan Bridge | I. Bridge | |||||||||
| Eoin Delaney | E. Delaney | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 55 |  | Jack Promes | J. Promes | |||||||||
| Eddie Oliver | E. Oliver | | 61 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 69 | | Brian Newton | B. Newton | ||||||||
| Dean Grimandi | D. Grimandi | | 59 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Peter Butt | P. Butt | |||||||||
| Noel Dixon | N. Dixon | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 | | Syd Deane | S. Deane | |||||||||
| Oscar Jr. Caputo | O. Caputo | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Ruel Gascoigne | R. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| Kemal Grantt | K. Grantt | | 56 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Nick Roberts | N. Roberts | |||||||||
| Pascal Metzger | P. Metzger | | 51 | A | | 11 | | | A | 65 | | Jacob Fletcher | J. Fletcher | ||||||||
| Danny Mowbray | D. Mowbray | | 55 | G | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Jason Formon | J. Formon | |||||||||
| Silvio Oliveira | S. Oliveira |  | 53 | D | | 13 | | G | 53 | | Jan Scholz | J. Scholz | |||||||||
| Isaiah Thirlwell | I. Thirlwell | | 52 | M | | 14 | | M | 51 | | Chris Johnson | C. Johnson | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Ski France |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Millwall. A crowd of 8,186 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Millwall appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Francis Youds.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
8.57
0-0Peter Butt hits a low pass to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
12.39
0-1Ivan Bridge chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Butt. Peter Butt makes an attacking run forward. Peter Butt edges inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Peter Butt provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's there!! Rainer Meyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.11
0-1Noel Dixon clumsily knocks into Brian Newton. The referee brings Noel Dixon to one side and gives him a warning! Brian Newton stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.20
Peter Butt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
18.15
Robbie Mills makes a beautiful solo run. Robbie Mills flicks a high ball forward to Pascal Metzger who gracefully takes it down. Pascal Metzger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.41
Carl Boateng hits a low pass to Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bradford City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
24.53
Carl Boateng knocks the ball forward to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon flicks the ball to his team mate, Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. With a superhuman jump, Oscar Jr. Caputo connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
26.19
Brian Newton threads a neat ball through to Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
30.10
1-1Ivan Bridge makes a simple pass to Peter Butt. Peter Butt flicks a high pass forward to Jacob Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Jacob Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort. Solid save from Rainer Meyer.
34.53
1-1Eoin Delaney knocks the ball to his team mate, Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon knocks the ball forward to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
39.19
Eddie Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Kemal Grantt scores for Bradford City!!
44.22
Robbie Mills plays the ball forward to Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt plays a one-two with Oscar Jr. Caputo and rushes in on goal... Kemal Grantt tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Kemal Grantt!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Millwall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Millwall kick off!
47.28
3-1Carl Boateng clumsily knocks into Syd Deane. Carl Boateng is shown the yellow card! Syd Deane hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.54
Dean Grimandi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dean Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
53.47
Seeing a gap ahead, Robbie Mills plays the ball forward to Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi decides to run forward with the ball. Dean Grimandi tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.14
Gary Barrett knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver sees a break and surges forward. Eddie Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger makes a looping header on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.18
Eoin Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.01
Brian Newton kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Fletcher. Jacob Fletcher knocks the ball goalwards with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.52
Noel Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Kemal Grantt holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Kemal Grantt shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
72.04
Noel Dixon clumsily knocks into Brian Newton. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Newton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.49
3-1Bradford City have made 3 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett, Silvio Oliveira replacing Dean Grimandi and Isaiah Thirlwell replacing Rainer Meyer .
83.11
Syd Deane runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Syd Deane rushes past Carl Boateng! Syd Deane tries a spectacular strike. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
87.39
Peter Butt hacks Silvio Oliveira from behind! The referee calls over Peter Butt and warns him to calm down! Silvio Oliveira runs off the knock.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.8%
38.2%
Play Area
28.9%
42.1%
28.9%
Scorers
| Pascal Metzger 18 Kemal Grantt 39, 44 | Peter Butt 12 Syd Deane 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Grantt of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Meyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gary Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Boateng (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Robbie Mills (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kemal Grantt (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Pascal Metzger (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Danny Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Silvio Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Isaiah Thirlwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Felipe Ferrer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Kevin Thielemann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adriano Myrtaj (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Ivan Bridge (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jack Promes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Brian Newton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Peter Butt (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Syd Deane (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Ruel Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Nick Roberts (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Jacob Fletcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jason Formon (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jan Scholz (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Chris Johnson (MID) | 0 | |