Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     BuryBury
Computer Player Computer Player Rob Owen Rob Owen
Rainer MeyerR. Meyer58
G
1
G
63Oliver CziommerO. Cziommer
Gary BarrettG. Barrett69
D
2
D
64Clive BrownC. Brown
Carl BoatengC. Boateng66
D
3
D
62Paul EdwardsP. Edwards
Robbie MillsR. Mills57
D
4
D
64Gavin DoddG. Dodd
Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney55
D
5
D
65Didier CollinD. Collin
Eddie OliverE. Oliver61
M
captain6
M
73Oluwashegun AdeshinaO. Adeshina
Dean GrimandiD. Grimandi59
M
7captain
M
63Oliver BreitnerO. Breitner
Noel DixonN. Dixon58
M
8
A
58Sean MainiS. Maini
Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo56
A
9
A
60Nwankwo MurrayN. Murray
Kemal GranttK. Grantt56
A
10
A
65Cedric AbbasC. Abbas
Pascal MetzgerP. Metzger51
A
11
A
61Colin KasperC. Kasper
 
Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray55
G
12
A
62Brian StandingB. Standing
Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira53
D
13
M
62Dean GreenD. Green
Isaiah ThirlwellI. Thirlwell52
M
14
D
39Matt McallisterM. Mcallister

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Bury. A crowd of 9,320 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Bury appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the first half underway!
4.06
Oluwashegun Adeshina knocks the ball forward to Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper plays a scrappy one-two with Sean Maini and advances towards the goal... Colin Kasper looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
6.56
Clive Brown makes a strong solo run forward. Clive Brown threads the ball through to Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas whips in a cross ball towards Nwankwo Murray. Eoin Delaney catches Nwankwo Murray on the ankles. Nwankwo Murray appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
8.14
With a delightful solo run, Oliver Breitner stretches the opposition's defence. Oliver Breitner rushes past Robbie Mills! Oliver Breitner takes a shot at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
9.50
Robbie Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi hits a low pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from distance but Oliver Cziommer reads it well. Nice keeping!
12.42
Noel Dixon knocks the ball forward to Kemal Grantt. Kemal Grantt shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
14.01
Gavin Dodd makes a probing pass to Oliver Breitner. Oliver Breitner knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Carl Boateng.
15.36
Oliver Breitner hits a low pass to Sean Maini. Sean Maini tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Rainer Meyer. Excellent save.
16.16
Oliver Breitner sees Sean Maini in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sean Maini threads the ball through to Cedric Abbas but he's offside!
26.09
Oliver Breitner runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Oliver Breitner lofts in a cross ball towards Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rainer Meyer!
27.09
Dean Grimandi hits a low pass to Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger shoots from 20 yards. Wonderful reactions from Oliver Cziommer keeps it out!
36.53
Dean Grimandi flicks a high ball forward to Kemal Grantt who takes it down. Kemal Grantt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gavin Dodd.
39.29
Dean Grimandi makes a beautiful solo run. Dean Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Pascal Metzger. Pascal Metzger side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
45.00
Oliver Breitner chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper kicks a strong pass forward to Nwankwo Murray but the referee indicates it's offside!
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. Bury 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
The second half starts with Bury kicking off!
53.54
Oluwashegun Adeshina runs straight at the opposition's defence. Oluwashegun Adeshina advances inside the box! Oluwashegun Adeshina comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Rainer Meyer!
57.21
Oliver Breitner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Colin Kasper. Colin Kasper shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Rainer Meyer smothers it!
60.48
Bury have made 2 substitutions with Dean Green replacing Oluwashegun Adeshina and Brian Standing replacing Colin Kasper .
61.51
Noel Dixon flicks a high pass forward. Pascal Metzger collects the pass. Pascal Metzger sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Oliver Cziommer reads it well. Nice save!
71.55
Carl Boateng sees space and advances. Carl Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Oscar Jr. Caputo holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
75.46
Noel Dixon makes a simple pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Oliver Cziommer who gathers it comfortably.
77.52
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett and Silvio Oliveira replacing Dean Grimandi .Bury have made a substitution with Matt Mcallister replacing Didier Collin .
78.57
Matt Mcallister pushes mid-way up the pitch. Matt Mcallister passes the ball forward to Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas flicks the ball to his team mate, Sean Maini. Sean Maini shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
85.23
With great vision, Oliver Breitner plays the ball forward to Sean Maini. Sean Maini flicks the ball to his team mate, Cedric Abbas. Cedric Abbas looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.32
Paul Edwards flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Breitner collects the pass. Oliver Breitner knocks the ball forward to Nwankwo Murray. Nwankwo Murray shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Silvio Oliveira darts forward. Silvio Oliveira finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

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

Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
30.7%
48%
21.3%

Scorers
Cedric Abbas 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Breitner of Bury

Match Ratings
1.Rainer Meyer (GK)
7
2.Gary Barrett (DEF)
6
3.Carl Boateng (DEF)
7
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)
6
11.Pascal Metzger (ATT)
6
 
12.Danny Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Silvio Oliveira (DEF)
6
14.Isaiah Thirlwell (MID)
0

1.Oliver Cziommer (GK)
7
2.Clive Brown (DEF)
6
3.Paul Edwards (DEF)
6
4.Gavin Dodd (DEF)
6
5.Didier Collin (DEF)
6
6.Oluwashegun Adeshina (MID)
7
7.Oliver Breitner (MID)
9
8.Sean Maini (ATT)
7
9.Nwankwo Murray (ATT)
6
10.Cedric Abbas (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Colin Kasper (ATT)
6
 
12.Brian Standing (ATT)
6
13.Dean Green (MID)
6
14.Matt Mcallister (DEF)
6