Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Darlington. A crowd of 2,510 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Darlington appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Lumsdon.


0.00
Bradford City get the match underway!
6.51
Brian Jess hits a low pass to Alberto George. Alberto George makes a probing pass to Jacob Stockdale. Jacob Stockdale knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.52
Jacob Stockdale hacks Daniel Griffin from behind! The referee calls over Jacob Stockdale and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Griffin runs off the knock.
10.02
Daniel Griffin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Omer Stamp. Omer Stamp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Clive Deane. Clive Deane edges inside the box! Clive Deane cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
18.07
Omer Stamp flicks a high ball forward to Clive Deane who takes it down. Clive Deane knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Summerbee. Duncan Summerbee flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
21.01
Alberto Beagrie hacks Robbie Mills from behind! Alberto Beagrie is warned by the referee! Robbie Mills runs off the knock.
24.11
Carlton Vieira makes a beautiful solo run. Seeing a gap ahead, Carlton Vieira laces a through ball forward to Alberto George. Alberto George knocks in a cross ball towards Jacob Stockdale. Jacob Stockdale powers a header at goal. Lomano Jackson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
30.32
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.45
Stephen Andrews threads the ball through to Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
38.37
Robbie Mills makes a simple pass to Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton lofts in a cross ball towards Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
Robbie Mills flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Bridges. Ashley Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Darlington have changed their lineup with Syd Oliver replacing Robert Cutler.

45.00
Darlington kick off!
53.26
Nicholas Eustace knocks the ball forward to Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Stockdale. Jacob Stockdale shoots from long range but it slams into the crowd!
55.21
Michael Goldberg passes the ball forward to Omer Stamp. Omer Stamp kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Oliver but the referee indicates it's offside!
59.00
Stephen Andrews sees Peter Charlton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Charlton shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.35
Darlington have made 2 substitutions with James Mowbray replacing Clive Deane and Danny Parker replacing Jason Neville .
61.38
Syd Boateng sees James Mowbray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. James Mowbray knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Parker. Danny Parker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
63.05
Nicholas Eustace controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ashley Bridges. Ashley Bridges flicks a high ball forward to Alberto George who takes it down. Alberto George controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
71.37
Carlton Vieira knocks the ball to his team mate, Brian Jess. Brian Jess runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Brian Jess knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews makes a looping header on goal but somehow Nicholas Westwood happens to be in the right place to block it.
75.21
Robbie Mills threads the ball through to Jacob Stockdale. Jacob Stockdale controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Lomano Jackson. Excellent save.
77.15
Bradford City have made a substitution with Neil Adams replacing Trevor Boertien .
78.18
Neil Adams comes in with a late challenge on Syd Oliver. The referee calls over Neil Adams and warns him to calm down! Syd Oliver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.18
With vision, Nicholas Westwood laces a weighted ball forward to Danny Parker. Danny Parker plays a quick one-two with Syd Oliver and rushes in on goal... Brian Jess catches Danny Parker on the ankles. Danny Parker appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
83.43
Carlton Vieira chips the ball to his team mate, Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton puts a great ball through. Stephen Andrews runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
87.56
Nicholas Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Vieira. Carlton Vieira passes the ball forward to Alberto George. Alberto George knocks in a cross ball towards Ashley Bridges. Ashley Bridges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
4
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
24%
46.7%
29.3%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alberto George of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Power (GK)
6
2.Trevor Boertien (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Eustace (DEF)
6
4.Brian Jess (DEF)
6
5.Carlton Vieira (DEF)
7
6.Ashley Bridges (MID)goal scored
8
7.Alberto George (MID)goal scored
9
8.Stephen Andrews (MID)goal scored
8
9.Robbie Mills (MID)
6
10.Jacob Stockdale (ATT)goal scoredyellow card
7
11.Peter Charlton (ATT)
6
 
12.Jamie Priestley (DEF)
0
13.Neil Adams (MID)
5
14.Simon Benali (ATT)
0

1.Lomano Jackson (GK)
6
2.Syd Boateng (DEF)
6
3.Nicholas Westwood (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Griffin (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Beagrie (MID)
6
6.Omer Stamp (MID)
6
7.Michael Goldberg (MID)
6
8.Clive Deane (MID)goal scored
8
9.Jason Neville (ATT)
6
10.Robert Cutler (ATT)
6
11.Duncan Summerbee (ATT)
6
 
12.James Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Danny Parker (ATT)
6
14.Syd Oliver (ATT)
6