Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Birmingham City | Birmingham City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Teddy Power | T. Power |  | 46 | G |  | 1 | | G | 39 | | Craig Parker | C. Parker | |||||||||
| Trevor Boertien | T. Boertien | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 49 | | James Mann | J. Mann | |||||||||
| Nicholas Eustace | N. Eustace | | 49 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 48 | | Carl Thompson | C. Thompson | ||||||||
| Brian Jess | B. Jess | | 47 | D | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Tony Fletcher | T. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Carlton Vieira | C. Vieira | | 44 | D | | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Nicholas Oliver | N. Oliver | ||||||||
| Ashley Bridges | A. Bridges | | 59 | M | | 6 | | M | 54 | | Adam Drake | A. Drake | |||||||||
| Alberto George | A. George | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 46 | | Nigel May | N. May | |||||||||
| Stephen Andrews | S. Andrews | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Ruel Crooks | R. Crooks | |||||||||
| Robbie Mills | R. Mills | | 41 | M | | 9 | | A | 52 |  | Piero Atzeni | P. Atzeni | |||||||||
| Jacob Stockdale | J. Stockdale | | 51 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 | | Mark Lampard | M. Lampard | |||||||||
| Peter Charlton | P. Charlton | | 48 | A | | 11 | | A | 48 | | Phil Lua-Lua | P. Lua-Lua | |||||||||
| Jamie Priestley | J. Priestley | | 42 | D | | 12 | | A | 43 | | Liam Shields | L. Shields | |||||||||
| Neil Adams | N. Adams | | 41 | M | | 13 | | A | 41 | | Stanley Todd | S. Todd | |||||||||
| Harvey Middleton | H. Middleton | | 40 | M | | 14 | | G | 38 | | Carl Grondin | C. Grondin | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Birmingham City. A crowd of 2,983 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Lumsdon.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Birmingham City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Thierry Lumsdon.
0.00
0-0Bradford City start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.40
0-1Mark Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel May. Nigel May advances inside the box! Nigel May cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.53
Trevor Boertien kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Mills. Robbie Mills finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.30
Carl Thompson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nigel May. Nigel May flicks a high pass forward. Piero Atzeni holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Piero Atzeni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
12.09
1-2Peter Charlton clumsily knocks into Nicholas Oliver. The referee calls over Peter Charlton and shows him a yellow card! Nicholas Oliver runs off the knock.
16.11
1-2Stephen Andrews knocks the ball forward to Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
22.52
Nicholas Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto George. Alberto George whips in a cross ball towards Peter Charlton. Peter Charlton rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
26.33
Nigel May threads the ball through to Ruel Crooks. Ruel Crooks edges inside the box! Ruel Crooks comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.13
1-3Nigel May chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni plays a one-two with Ruel Crooks and advances towards the goal... Piero Atzeni strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball strikes Nicholas Eustace's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
38.31
1-3Carl Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Nicholas Oliver controls it well on his chest. Nicholas Oliver takes it forward alone. Nicholas Oliver whips in a cross ball towards Mark Lampard. Mark Lampard is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Teddy Power effortlessly punches it away to safety.
40.13
Nicholas Oliver threads a neat ball through to James Mann. James Mann flicks a high pass forward. Piero Atzeni controls it well on his chest. Piero Atzeni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Teddy Power smothers it!
42.24
Trevor Boertien threads a neat ball through to Alberto George. Seeing a gap ahead, Alberto George plays the ball forward to Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
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. Birmingham City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Birmingham City kick off!
53.05
Peter Charlton runs straight at the opposition's defence. Peter Charlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
57.52
1-3Brian Jess barges into Mark Lampard. The referee warns Brian Jess to calm down! Mark Lampard hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.56
1-3Bradford City have made a substitution with Jamie Priestley replacing Teddy Power .Birmingham City have made 2 substitutions with Liam Shields replacing Tony Fletcher and Carl Grondin replacing Mark Lampard .
61.62
1-3With great vision, Nicholas Eustace plays the ball forward to Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews makes a probing pass to Robbie Mills. Robbie Mills lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Stockdale. James Mann hacks Jacob Stockdale from behind! Jacob Stockdale appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
63.04
Alberto George hits a low pass to Stephen Andrews. Stephen Andrews sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
65.24
Brian Jess sees Jacob Stockdale in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob Stockdale shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
67.51
Carl Thompson flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Crooks who takes it down. Ruel Crooks chips the ball to his team mate, Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
71.41
Nigel May takes a quick throw-in. Adam Drake hits a low pass to Nigel May. Nigel May whips in a cross ball towards Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
72.24
Robbie Mills flicks a high pass forward. Alberto George collects the pass. Alberto George sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
77.28
Bradford City have made a substitution with Neil Adams replacing Trevor Boertien .
79.14
Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Shields laces a through ball forward to Nigel May. Nigel May makes a defence splitting pass to Carl Grondin. Some good footwork from Carl Grondin provides some space. He shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
84.43
Carl Thompson threads a neat ball through to Ruel Crooks. Ruel Crooks deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Piero Atzeni. Piero Atzeni plays a quick one-two with Adam Drake and rushes in on goal... Piero Atzeni comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Liam Shields takes it forward alone. Liam Shields threads the ball through to Adam Drake. Adam Drake shoots from long range but Jamie Priestley is on top of it.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
2
8
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
28.2%
42.4%
29.4%
Scorers
| Robbie Mills 7 | Nigel May 2 Piero Atzeni 9, 68 Ruel Crooks 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel May of Birmingham 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ashley Bridges (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Alberto George (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Stephen Andrews (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robbie Mills (MID) |  | 7 |
| 10. | Jacob Stockdale (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Peter Charlton (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Jamie Priestley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neil Adams (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Harvey Middleton (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Craig Parker (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | James Mann (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Thompson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Tony Fletcher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicholas Oliver (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Adam Drake (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Nigel May (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Ruel Crooks (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Piero Atzeni (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Mark Lampard (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Phil Lua-Lua (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Liam Shields (ATT) | 7 | |
| 13. | Stanley Todd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Grondin (GK) | 6 | |