Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Arsenal | Arsenal | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Nicholas Broad | Nicholas Broad | ||||||||||||||||||
| Robert Kitson | R. Kitson |  | 63 | G |  | 1 | | G | 68 |  | Shota Human | S. Human | |||||||||
| Wayne Mason | W. Mason | | 60 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 52 | | Stan Goodwin | S. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Scott Vieira | S. Vieira | | 52 | D | | 3 | | D | 67 |  | Marcel Riel | M. Riel | |||||||||
| Mario Sousa | M. Sousa |  | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 51 |  | Manuel Abbiati | M. Abbiati | |||||||||
| Jacob White | J. White | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 52 | | Dino Brambilla | D. Brambilla | |||||||||
| Lomano Stewart | L. Stewart | | 48 | M |  | | 6 | | M | 55 | | Emanuele Malafronte | E. Malafronte | ||||||||
| Kevin Hansen | K. Hansen |  | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 67 | | Jody Eadie | J. Eadie | |||||||||
| Paolo Dainelli | P. Dainelli | | 44 | M | | 8 | | | M | 52 | | Kelvin Bailey | K. Bailey | ||||||||
| Richard Gough | R. Gough | | 56 | A | | 9 | | A | 49 |  | Pablo Ruiz | P. Ruiz | |||||||||
| John Caldwell | J. Caldwell | | 46 | A | | 10 | | A | 62 | | Alec Young | A. Young | |||||||||
| Alexander Anderton | A. Anderton | | 45 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Guerino Russo | G. Russo | |||||||||
| Danny Morris | D. Morris | | 43 | M | | 12 | | D | 50 | | Cristian Di Fabio | C. Di Fabio | |||||||||
| Emile Greaves | E. Greaves | | 43 | D | | 13 | | M | 52 | | Gavin Morton | G. Morton | |||||||||
| Alan Ince | A. Ince | | 41 | D | | 14 | | A | 51 | | Ivan Mora | I. Mora | |||||||||
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Arsenal. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Frank Barton.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
6.57
0-0Kelvin Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Pablo Ruiz who takes it down. Pablo Ruiz whips in a cross ball towards Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
9.56
Paolo Dainelli decides to run forward with the ball. Paolo Dainelli shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
10.51
Kelvin Bailey threads a neat ball through to Alec Young. Alec Young shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
15.22
0-0Jacob White knocks the ball forward to Kevin Hansen. With vision, Kevin Hansen plays the ball forward to Richard Gough. Richard Gough knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
18.41
0-0Guerino Russo catches Scott Vieira on the ankles. The referee warns Guerino Russo to calm down! Scott Vieira stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.08
0-0Pablo Ruiz catches Mario Sousa on the ankles. Pablo Ruiz is warned by the referee! Mario Sousa gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.32
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
26.14
0-1Manuel Abbiati takes a quick throw-in, which Marcel Riel takes on the chest. Marcel Riel chips the ball to his team mate, Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie makes a simple pass to Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Robert Kitson had no chance!! Goal for Arsenal!
33.52
Jacob White flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Hansen controls it well on his chest. Kevin Hansen threads the ball through to Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Riel.
38.50
0-1Jody Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
39.05
Emanuele Malafronte flicks a high ball forward to Alec Young who takes it down. Alec Young lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it slams into the crowd!
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Arsenal kick off!
48.31
Stan Goodwin makes a simple pass to Dino Brambilla. Dino Brambilla darts forward. Dino Brambilla shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Robert Kitson smothers it!
49.43
0-1Scott Vieira hacks Pablo Ruiz from behind! The referee calls over Scott Vieira and shows him a yellow card! Pablo Ruiz stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Jody Eadie plays the ball forward to Alec Young. Alec Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
55.42
Wayne Mason barges into Alec Young. Wayne Mason is shown the yellow card! Alec Young carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.23
0-1Arsenal have made a substitution with Cristian Di Fabio replacing Stan Goodwin .
63.48
0-1Cristian Di Fabio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Eadie. Jody Eadie makes a probing pass to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo knocks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Jacob White comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
71.24
Marcel Riel kicks a strong pass forward to Emanuele Malafronte. Emanuele Malafronte kicks a strong pass forward to Alec Young. Alec Young shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
73.10
Jody Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Pablo Ruiz. Pablo Ruiz shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
77.30
Arsenal have made a substitution with Gavin Morton replacing Jody Eadie .
79.20
Dino Brambilla decides to run forward with the ball. Dino Brambilla finds some space and shoots from distance. Robert Kitson effortlessly gets down and covers it.
85.57
Emanuele Malafronte makes a simple pass to Guerino Russo. Guerino Russo passes the ball forward to Alec Young. Alec Young rockets a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Robert Kitson smothers it!
87.24
Kevin Hansen sees Richard Gough in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Richard Gough runs straight at the defence! Richard Gough takes a shot at goal. Shota Human effortlessly gets down and covers it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
29.7%
70.3%
Play Area
36.5%
45.9%
17.6%
Scorers
| Pablo Ruiz 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Ruiz of Arsenal |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robert Kitson (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Wayne Mason (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Scott Vieira (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Mario Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jacob White (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lomano Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Kevin Hansen (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Paolo Dainelli (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Gough (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | John Caldwell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Alexander Anderton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Morris (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Emile Greaves (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alan Ince (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Shota Human (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Stan Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Marcel Riel (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Abbiati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dino Brambilla (MID) | 8 | |
| 6. | Emanuele Malafronte (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Jody Eadie (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Kelvin Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Pablo Ruiz (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Alec Young (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Guerino Russo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Cristian Di Fabio (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Morton (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Ivan Mora (ATT) | 0 | |