Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
David PayneDavid Payne Barry Skinner Barry Skinner
Victor RuizV. Ruiz73
G
1
G
65Gavin LampardG. Lampard
Franck GuyaderF. Guyader75
D
captain2
D
67Marc GrondinM. Grondin
Martin VelascoM. Velasco77
D
3
D
64Paul HopkinP. Hopkin
Richard MeiklejohnR. Meiklejohn73
D
4
D
68Lomano HuntL. Hunt
Rafael GentoR. Gento80
M
5
D
65Damien GeorgeD. George
Emmanuel LlacerE. Llacer83
M
6captain
M
66Peter SeamanP. Seaman
Martin FernandezM. Fernandez82
M
7
M
73Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock
Mike CookeM. Cooke74
M
8
A
67Marc DoddM. Dodd
Raymond TalanR. Talan74
A
9
A
69Spencer PattersonS. Patterson
Romero P. BlancoR. Blanco77
A
10
A
66Liam CrooksL. Crooks
Rafael CamineroR. Caminero74
A
11
A
65Damien RiggottD. Riggott
 
Jean BehiJ. Behi71
D
12
G
60Gavin GreigG. Greig
Dami‘n van der LindenD. van der Linden74
M
13
D
65Dominic SounessD. Souness
Edmundo CamposE. Campos75
A
14
M
72Ross TilerR. Tiler

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Sturridge.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.33
Lomano Hunt flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Flintlock collects the pass. Niccolo Flintlock sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
3.56
Mike Cooke knocks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Raymond Talan. Raymond Talan shoots from long range but is denied by Gavin Lampard. Excellent save.
6.48
Mike Cooke chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.19
Niccolo Flintlock catches Richard Meiklejohn on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Richard Meiklejohn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.19
Rafael Gento sees Romero P. Blanco in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Romero P. Blanco flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Gavin Lampard is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.48
Peter Seaman kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
18.34
Rafael Gento takes it forward alone. Rafael Gento lofts in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
21.24
Niccolo Flintlock makes a probing pass to Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman lofts in a cross ball towards Spencer Patterson. With a superhuman jump, Spencer Patterson connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Victor Ruiz easily picks it out of the air!
22.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Franck Guyader laces a through ball forward to Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.58
Franck Guyader makes a strong solo run forward. Franck Guyader makes an attacking run forward. Franck Guyader shoots from outside the area. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Franck Guyader!
30.55
Damien George makes a strong solo run forward. Damien George deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott makes a defence splitting pass to Marc Dodd. Marc Dodd muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
40.15
Showing composure, Niccolo Flintlock plays the ball forward to Damien Riggott. Damien Riggott sees Spencer Patterson just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Spencer Patterson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Victor Ruiz!
42.32
Martin Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke whips in a cross ball towards Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Solid save from Gavin Lampard.
45.00
Martin Fernandez threads the ball through to Raymond Talan. Raymond Talan shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Jean Behi replacing Martin Velasco, Dami‘n van der Linden replacing Martin Fernandez and Edmundo Campos replacing Rafael Caminero. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the second half!
48.51
Jean Behi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos rushes past Lomano Hunt! Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Edmundo Campos provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it is tipped over by Gavin Lampard.
50.00
Emmanuel Llacer takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Raymond Talan shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.30
Niccolo Flintlock flicks a high pass forward to Peter Seaman who brings the ball under control. Peter Seaman shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Victor Ruiz manages to gather it.
53.31
Damien Riggott hacks Franck Guyader from behind! Damien Riggott is given a warning by the referee! Franck Guyader hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.23
Mike Cooke threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Gavin Lampard gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
55.08
Jean Behi decides to run forward with the ball. Jean Behi sees Raymond Talan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Raymond Talan flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Gento controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Rafael Gento strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.53
With some swift thinking, Mike Cooke plays the ball forward to Raymond Talan. Raymond Talan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Damien George.
65.37
Damien Riggott clumsily knocks into Jean Behi. The referee brings Damien Riggott to one side and gives him another warning! Jean Behi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.38
Lomano Hunt sees space and advances. Lomano Hunt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
69.33
Franck Guyader chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
71.28
Damien George knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Seaman. Peter Seaman knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Marc Dodd is offside!
73.27
Niccolo Flintlock runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Niccolo Flintlock shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
77.35
Dami‘n van der Linden comes in with a late challenge on Niccolo Flintlock. Dami‘n van der Linden is shown the yellow card! Niccolo Flintlock runs off the knock.
84.33
Jean Behi hits a low pass to Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco makes a pass forward but Edmundo Campos is yards offside!
87.30
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60%
40%
Play Area
28%
48%
24%

Scorers
Martin Fernandez 10
Franck Guyader 27
Raymond Talan 50
Marc Dodd 31

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Franck Guyader of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Victor Ruiz (GK)
7
2.Franck Guyader (DEF)goal scored
9
3.Martin Velasco (DEF)
6
4.Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Gento (MID)
7
6.Emmanuel Llacer (MID)
6
7.Martin Fernandez (MID)goal scored
8
8.Mike Cooke (MID)
7
9.Raymond Talan (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Romero P. Blanco (ATT)
7
11.Rafael Caminero (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean Behi (DEF)
7
13.Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)yellow card
5
14.Edmundo Campos (ATT)
6

1.Gavin Lampard (GK)
7
2.Marc Grondin (DEF)
6
3.Paul Hopkin (DEF)
6
4.Lomano Hunt (DEF)
6
5.Damien George (DEF)
6
6.Peter Seaman (MID)
7
7.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)yellow card
6
8.Marc Dodd (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Spencer Patterson (ATT)
6
10.Liam Crooks (ATT)
6
11.Damien Riggott (ATT)
6
 
12.Gavin Greig (GK)
0
13.Dominic Souness (DEF)
0
14.Ross Tiler (MID)
0