Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Watford. A crowd of 19,840 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Alberto Davis.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Watford get the match underway!
4.54
0-0Tony Bakker flicks a high pass forward. Rodolfo Marquitos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rodolfo Marquitos makes a probing pass to João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Sebastian Roman!
6.04
0-0Tony Bakker threads the ball through to Titus Cole. Titus Cole flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Zamora. Romero P. Zamora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
14.16
0-0Rafael Gento threads the ball through to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen threads a neat ball through to Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
27.50
Vincenzo Okon chips the ball to his team mate, Kai Wallner. Kai Wallner plays a quick one-two with Rafael Gento and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Kai Wallner provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Eddy Dacourt manages to keep it out.
28.16
Cleto Biancone passes the ball forward to Vincenzo Okon. Vincenzo Okon skips past Teddy Konchesky! Vincenzo Okon shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Eddy Dacourt!
30.57
Titus Cole makes a simple pass to Rodolfo Marquitos. Rodolfo Marquitos plays a one-two with João Pedro Julinho and rushes in on goal... Rodolfo Marquitos side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Sebastian Roman is on top of it.
32.38
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.05
0-0Salvatore Stanic comes in with a late challenge on Eugenio Andres. The referee warns Salvatore Stanic to calm down! Eugenio Andres runs off the knock.
40.50
Tony Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rodolfo Marquitos. Rodolfo Marquitos kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Cole. Titus Cole hits a low pass to Diego Soto. Some silky footwork from Diego Soto provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Solid save from Sebastian Roman.
42.55
Cleto Biancone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen hits a low pass to Kai Wallner. Some good footwork from Kai Wallner provides some space. He shoots at goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
44.09
Teddy Konchesky threads a neat ball through to Graham Joachim. Graham Joachim threads a neat ball through to Titus Cole. Titus Cole shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Franck Guyader replacing Nicolas Fromm and Stefan Pancaro replacing Eugenio Andres. Watford appear unchanged since the first half. The Watford players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
49.53
Tony Bakker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Cole. Titus Cole hits a low pass to Diego Soto. Diego Soto plays a scrappy one-two with João Pedro Julinho and advances towards the goal... Diego Soto shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Sebastian Roman!
54.16
Rafael Gento makes a strong solo run forward. Rafael Gento flicks a high pass forward. Cleto Biancone holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Cleto Biancone shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.41
0-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Alfredo Vega replacing Vincenzo Okon .
77.55
Cleto Biancone makes a probing pass to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.52
1-0Daniel Calvo flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Pancaro collects the pass. Stefan Pancaro knocks in a cross ball towards Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen beats his man to it with a header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
89.24
Graham Joachim flicks the ball to his team mate, João Pedro Julinho. João Pedro Julinho plays a one-two with Romero P. Zamora and advances towards the goal... João Pedro Julinho looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
23.9%
46.5%
29.6%
Scorers
| Karim Rothen 86 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Karim Rothen of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Sebastian Roman (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Nicolas Fromm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Paul Watson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Arturo Sanz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Rafael Gento (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Daniel Calvo (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Cleto Biancone (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Vincenzo Okon (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Eugenio Andres (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Kai Wallner (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Karim Rothen (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Franck Guyader (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alfredo Vega (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Pancaro (ATT) | 7 | |
| 1. | Eddy Dacourt (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Teddy Konchesky (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ruben Rego (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Tony Bakker (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Salvatore Stanic (DEF) | 5 | |
| 6. | Titus Cole (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Graham Joachim (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Rodolfo Marquitos (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | João Pedro Julinho (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Zamora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Diego Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Felipe Romero (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tommy Lockley (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Martin Ince (ATT) | 0 | |