Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Road Ground where Peterborough United play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 2,788 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Bower.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Peterborough United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Bower.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
4.52
0-0Robbie Mills advances with the ball. Robbie Mills controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
9.33
0-0Leon Taylor barges into Peter Charlton. The referee calls over Leon Taylor and warns him to calm down! Peter Charlton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.11
0-0Jacob Stockdale threads a neat ball through to Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jacob Stockdale but the linesman indicates offside!
12.16
0-0Stephen Andrews barges into Wes Hackworth. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Wes Hackworth carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.58
0-1Alberto George makes a probing pass to Robbie Mills. Robbie Mills whips in a cross ball towards Jacob Stockdale. Jacob Stockdale outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bradford City!
18.52
Daniele Walker takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Leon Taylor. Leon Taylor knocks the ball forward to Seth Dublin. Seth Dublin makes a probing pass to Craig Gordon but he's offside!
22.08
Jacob Stockdale catches Clive Beresford on the ankles. The referee calls over Jacob Stockdale and warns him to calm down! Clive Beresford stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.13
Stephen Andrews threads the ball through to Ashley Bridges. Ashley Bridges shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
34.53
Trevor Boertien hacks Danny Green from behind! The referee calls over Trevor Boertien and warns him to calm down! Danny Green grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
44.44
0-1Bradford City are dictating the run of play here today.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Peterborough United appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Peterborough United kick off the second half!
48.18
Carlton Vieira hacks Wes Hackworth from behind! Carlton Vieira is warned by the referee! Wes Hackworth hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
51.38
Alberto George threads a neat ball through to Robbie Mills. Robbie Mills sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.19
Seth Dublin runs straight at the opposition's defence. Seth Dublin knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon makes a deft header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.28
Robbie Mills flicks a high pass forward to Peter Charlton who brings the ball under control. Peter Charlton shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.15
Stephen Andrews picks a pass forward to Jacob Stockdale. Jacob Stockdale shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.58
Wes Hackworth hits a low pass to Daniele Walker. Daniele Walker flicks a high pass forward. Craig Gordon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Craig Gordon shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.08
0-1Bradford City have made a substitution with Neil Adams replacing Trevor Boertien .
78.17
0-1Ashley Bridges advances with the ball. Ashley Bridges tries a spectacular long range effort but Stanley May is on top of it.
79.48
Danny Philips takes it forward alone. Danny Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon runs straight at the defence! Craig Gordon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Teddy Power with no chance!! Goal for Peterborough United!
90.00
1-1Daniele Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Craig Gordon. Craig Gordon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Adams.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
1
2
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
30.6%
50%
19.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Craig Gordon of Peterborough United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Stanley May (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Clive Beresford (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Adam Gordon (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Danny Philips (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Leon Taylor (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Bolton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Hackworth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniele Walker (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Seth Dublin (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Danny Green (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Craig Gordon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Colin Gilchrist (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Fredrik Dublin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alfred White (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Power (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Trevor Boertien (DEF) | 5 | |
| 3. | Nicholas Eustace (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Brian Jess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carlton Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ashley Bridges (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto George (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Stephen Andrews (MID) |  | 6 |
| 9. | Robbie Mills (MID) | 8 | |
| 10. | Jacob Stockdale (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Peter Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Simon Benali (ATT) | 0 | |