Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Nottingham ForestNottingham Forest
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Robert KitsonR. Kitson63
G
1
G
48Mike SharpeM. Sharpe
Wayne MasonW. Mason60
D
2
D
83Emile BanksE. Banks
Scott VieiraS. Vieira52
D
3
D
65Jorge CamposJ. Campos
Mario SousaM. Sousa49
D
4
D
62Stuart HutchisonS. Hutchison
Jacob WhiteJ. White45
D
5
M
67Lomano MortensenL. Mortensen
Mattia PetruzziM. Petruzzi48
M
captain6
M
66Wayne MiddletonW. Middleton
Lomano StewartL. Stewart48
M
7
M
66Gilles DuberryG. Duberry
Maurizio SibilanoM. Sibilano45
M
8
M
64Sylvain GascoigneS. Gascoigne
Richard GoughR. Gough57
A
9
A
68Jason MarsdenJ. Marsden
John CaldwellJ. Caldwell46
A
10
A
65Ronan DomiR. Domi
Alexander AndertonA. Anderton45
A
11captain
A
51Robert ThomsonR. Thomson
 
Kevin HansenK. Hansen45
M
12
D
60Damien GalliD. Galli
Paolo DainelliP. Dainelli44
M
13
D
56John MannJ. Mann
Emile GreavesE. Greaves43
D
14
D
53Fredrik BrambleF. Bramble

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Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 4,671 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Emile Lawton.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
4.22
Mattia Petruzzi comes in with a late challenge on Gilles Duberry. Mattia Petruzzi is warned by the referee! Gilles Duberry stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.19
Jorge Campos makes a simple pass to Lomano Mortensen. Lomano Mortensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden plays a one-two with Robert Thomson and rushes in on goal... Jason Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
15.49
Maurizio Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Gough. Richard Gough lofts in a cross ball towards Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton connects with a diving header but it curls horrendously wide!
20.49
Maurizio Sibilano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton plays a scrappy one-two with John Caldwell and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Alexander Anderton provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Stuart Hutchison.
26.42
Mattia Petruzzi makes an attacking run forward. Mattia Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards John Caldwell. John Caldwell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
32.43
Gilles Duberry kicks a strong pass forward to Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Thomson. Jacob White hacks Robert Thomson from behind! That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
36.27
Gilles Duberry takes it forward alone. Gilles Duberry plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Thomson and advances towards the goal... Gilles Duberry muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.00
Gilles Duberry hits a low pass to Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden passes the ball forward to Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Scott Vieira.
42.20
Wayne Middleton comes in with a late challenge on Lomano Stewart. The referee warns Wayne Middleton to calm down! Lomano Stewart hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.03
Wayne Middleton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronan Domi. Ronan Domi whips in a cross ball towards Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
45.00
Scott Vieira flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Petruzzi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mattia Petruzzi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mattia Petruzzi makes a probing pass to Richard Gough but he'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. Nottingham Forest have changed their lineup with John Mann replacing Wayne Middleton.

45.00
Nottingham Forest kick off the second half!
48.05
Sylvain Gascoigne surges forward with the ball. Sylvain Gascoigne plays a one-two with Ronan Domi and rushes in on goal... Sylvain Gascoigne muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
49.56
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
57.16
Jacob White flicks a high pass forward. Mattia Petruzzi collects the pass. Mattia Petruzzi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Mattia Petruzzi knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Gough. Richard Gough knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
60.26
Nottingham Forest have made a substitution with Fredrik Bramble replacing Ronan Domi .
61.35
Lomano Mortensen flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Bramble. Fredrik Bramble makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jason Marsden but he's offside!
63.48
John Mann makes an attacking run forward. John Mann skips past Mario Sousa! Some silky footwork from John Mann provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
66.46
Stuart Hutchison advances with the ball. Stuart Hutchison makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Hutchison passes the ball forward but Fredrik Bramble is offside!
71.23
John Mann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Marsden. Jason Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Bramble. Fredrik Bramble makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
72.54
Emile Banks flicks the ball to his team mate, Sylvain Gascoigne. Sylvain Gascoigne flicks a high pass forward to Jason Marsden who brings the ball under control. Jason Marsden runs straight at the defence! Jason Marsden looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Jason Marsden scores for Nottingham Forest!!
77.21
Gilles Duberry flicks a high pass forward to Robert Thomson who brings the ball under control. Robert Thomson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.00
Maurizio Sibilano hits a low pass to John Caldwell. John Caldwell shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.54
Lomano Mortensen knocks the ball forward to Robert Thomson. Robert Thomson plays a scrappy one-two with Jason Marsden and advances towards the goal... Robert Thomson tries a spectacular strike. Robert Kitson gathers the ball up comfortably. Superb keeping!
89.35
Jacob White makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lomano Stewart. Lomano Stewart threads a neat ball through to Alexander Anderton. Alexander Anderton plays a quick one-two with John Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Alexander Anderton comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Lomano Stewart sees John Caldwell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. John Caldwell runs straight at the defence! John Caldwell tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for John Caldwell!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

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

Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%

Scorers
John Caldwell 90
Jason Marsden 6, 73
Gilles Duberry 36

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Marsden of Nottingham Forest

Match Ratings
1.Robert Kitson (GK)
6
2.Wayne Mason (DEF)
6
3.Scott Vieira (DEF)
6
4.Mario Sousa (DEF)
6
5.Jacob White (DEF)
6
6.Mattia Petruzzi (MID)
7
7.Lomano Stewart (MID)
7
8.Maurizio Sibilano (MID)
6
9.Richard Gough (ATT)
6
10.John Caldwell (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Alexander Anderton (ATT)
6
 
12.Kevin Hansen (MID)
0
13.Paolo Dainelli (MID)
0
14.Emile Greaves (DEF)
0

1.Mike Sharpe (GK)
6
2.Emile Banks (DEF)
6
3.Jorge Campos (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Hutchison (DEF)
6
5.Lomano Mortensen (MID)
6
6.Wayne Middleton (MID)
6
7.Gilles Duberry (MID)goal scored
8
8.Sylvain Gascoigne (MID)
7
9.Jason Marsden (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Ronan Domi (ATT)
6
11.Robert Thomson (ATT)
7
 
12.Damien Galli (DEF)
0
13.John Mann (DEF)
7
14.Fredrik Bramble (DEF)
6