Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     EvertonEverton
David PayneDavid Payne Aleksandar Nikolov Aleksandar Nikolov
Sebastian RomanS. Roman70
G
1
G
72Artur ReisA. Reis
Franck GuyaderF. Guyader74
D
2
D
75Jermaine KalacJ. Kalac
Paul WatsonP. Watson75
D
captain3
D
74Eddie RufusE. Rufus
Nicolas FrommN. Fromm74
D
4
D
73Callum GoughC. Gough
Rafael GentoR. Gento75
M
5
M
82Jacob JessJ. Jess
Daniel CalvoD. Calvo81
M
6
M
82Faustino CortesF. Cortes
Cleto BianconeC. Biancone79
M
7
M
78Paul ThompsonP. Thompson
Vincenzo OkonV. Okon81
M
8captain
M
84Marcel BirnbaumM. Birnbaum
Eugenio AndresE. Andres74
A
9
A
76Romero P. VegaR. Vega
Romero P. BlancoR. Blanco74
A
10
A
75Eoin RowettE. Rowett
Daniel PrietoD. Prieto72
A
11
A
76Richard ThomsonR. Thomson
 
Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn72
D
12
D
72Alan ThomsonA. Thomson
Martin FernandezM. Fernandez81
M
13
M
80Cyril NoroC. Noro
Kai WallnerK. Wallner73
A
14
A
72Jody BenjaminJ. Benjamin

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Everton. A crowd of 20,687 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Everton are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by John Brown.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
3.16
Faustino Cortes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett skips past Franck Guyader! Eoin Rowett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
8.31
Callum Gough makes a strong solo run forward. Callum Gough plays the ball forward to Richard Thomson. Richard Thomson shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
12.04
Jermaine Kalac threads the ball through to Paul Thompson. Paul Thompson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett plays a one-two with Romero P. Vega and advances towards the goal... Eoin Rowett muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Sebastian Roman manages to gather it easily.
14.07
Franck Guyader comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Vega. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Romero P. Vega runs off the knock.
15.22
Paul Watson flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Okon collects the pass. Vincenzo Okon chips the ball to his team mate, Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres plays a scrappy one-two with Vincenzo Okon and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eugenio Andres tries a spectacular strike but somehow Eddie Rufus happens to be in the right place to block it.
16.58
Cleto Biancone makes a simple pass to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto knocks in a cross ball towards Eugenio Andres. Eugenio Andres connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Callum Gough's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
18.56
Daniel Calvo takes a quick corner, playing it short to Franck Guyader. Franck Guyader chests the ball down and with a fluid motion, flicks the ball across into the box. Artur Reis punches the ball out of the danger area!
21.04
Faustino Cortes flicks a high pass forward to Marcel Birnbaum who brings the ball under control. Marcel Birnbaum knocks the ball forward to Jacob Jess but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
32.25
Rafael Gento knocks the ball forward to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Artur Reis.
33.07
It's a corner kick. Daniel Calvo kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Daniel Prieto 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!!
34.14
With vision, Cleto Biancone plays the ball forward to Daniel Calvo. Daniel Calvo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco skips past Callum Gough! Romero P. Blanco tries a spectacular strike. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
39.50
Eugenio Andres hacks Jermaine Kalac from behind! The referee calls over Eugenio Andres and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Kalac stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.42
Vincenzo Okon hacks Jacob Jess from behind! Vincenzo Okon is warned by the referee! Jacob Jess runs off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Martin Fernandez replacing Daniel Calvo. Everton appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Everton kick off!
47.02
Paul Thompson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Thomson but he's offside!
51.21
Marcel Birnbaum kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Jess. Jacob Jess knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Richard Thomson is offside!
53.38
Cleto Biancone sees Romero P. Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Blanco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eugenio Andres but he's offside!
54.03
Franck Guyader makes a probing pass to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto 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!
60.04
Bradford City have made a substitution with Richard Meiklejohn replacing Paul Watson .Everton have made 3 substitutions with Alan Thomson replacing Eddie Rufus, Cyril Noro replacing Faustino Cortes and Jody Benjamin replacing Richard Thomson .
61.04
Alan Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Romero P. Blanco. The referee warns Alan Thomson to calm down! Romero P. Blanco gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
65.39
Nicolas Fromm makes a simple pass to Vincenzo Okon. Vincenzo Okon laces a weighted ball forward to Daniel Prieto. Daniel Prieto advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Daniel Prieto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Artur Reis.
66.16
It's a corner kick. Cleto Biancone loops the ball over to the far post. Richard Meiklejohn cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
67.47
Richard Meiklejohn makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cleto Biancone. Cleto Biancone sees Romero P. Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.55
Cyril Noro knocks the ball to his team mate, Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicolas Fromm.
71.02
Cyril Noro sees space and advances. Cyril Noro plays a sublime one-two with Eoin Rowett and races in on goal... Cyril Noro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
77.06
Bradford City have made a substitution with Kai Wallner replacing Romero P. Blanco .
79.35
Marcel Birnbaum hits a low pass to Cyril Noro. Cyril Noro edges inside the box! Cyril Noro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Richard Meiklejohn steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
83.33
Kai Wallner comes in with a late challenge on Cyril Noro. Kai Wallner is shown the yellow card! Cyril Noro runs off the knock.
84.42
Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Eugenio Andres holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eugenio Andres shoots from 20 yards. Solid save from Artur Reis.
85.03
Jermaine Kalac deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alan Thomson. Alan Thomson takes it forward alone. Alan Thomson knocks the ball forward, putting Eoin Rowett through on goal. Eoin Rowett strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. Magnificent block by Franck Guyader!
90.00
Everton are keeping the ball well. They need to convert this possession into goals.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Everton
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
5
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
4
1
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28%
44%
28%

Scorers
Daniel Prieto 33, 54
Romero P. Blanco 34
Eoin Rowett 3

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Daniel Prieto of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Sebastian Roman (GK)
6
2.Franck Guyader (DEF)yellow card
6
3.Paul Watson (DEF)
6
4.Nicolas Fromm (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Gento (MID)
6
6.Daniel Calvo (MID)
7
7.Cleto Biancone (MID)
7
8.Vincenzo Okon (MID)
6
9.Eugenio Andres (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Romero P. Blanco (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Daniel Prieto (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
13.Martin Fernandez (MID)
6
14.Kai Wallner (ATT)yellow card
5

1.Artur Reis (GK)
7
2.Jermaine Kalac (DEF)
6
3.Eddie Rufus (DEF)
6
4.Callum Gough (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Jess (MID)
6
6.Faustino Cortes (MID)
6
7.Paul Thompson (MID)
6
8.Marcel Birnbaum (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Vega (ATT)
6
10.Eoin Rowett (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Richard Thomson (ATT)
6
 
12.Alan Thomson (DEF)
6
13.Cyril Noro (MID)
7
14.Jody Benjamin (ATT)
6