Match Report
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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Fenton.
0.00
0-0Bradford City get the match underway!
6.06
0-0Andy Gemmill makes a simple pass to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen plays a one-two with Romero P. Blanco and rushes in on goal... Karim Rothen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it flies just wide!
8.24
0-0Martin Velasco takes it forward alone. Martin Velasco knocks the ball to his team mate, Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.29
Seeing a gap ahead, Billy Thomson plays the ball forward to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
12.32
0-0Luis Lozano clumsily knocks into Romero P. Blanco. Luis Lozano is warned by the referee! Romero P. Blanco runs off the knock.
14.01
1-0Alun Cooper launches a long ball forward into the other half. Duncan Hibbs whips in a cross ball towards Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
18.35
1-0Gilles Tolley threads the ball through to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Victor Ruiz.
19.56
1-0Modeste Song takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Duncan Hibbs rockets a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.11
Gilles Tolley sees Simón Figueroa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.26
Gilles Tolley makes a beautiful solo run. Gilles Tolley finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.11
1-0Karim Rothen comes in with a late challenge on Luis Lozano. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Lozano stretches but gets up unharmed.
32.46
Dave Wijngaarden kicks a strong pass forward to Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
34.44
Franck Guyader takes the throw-in. Paul Watson hits a low pass to Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward to Karim Rothen who brings the ball under control. Karim Rothen shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
40.56
Dave Wijngaarden flicks a high pass forward to Simón Figueroa who brings the ball under control. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Hibbs. Duncan Hibbs gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball takes a deflection leaving Victor Ruiz with no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
45.00
2-0Emmanuel Llacer makes a probing pass to Franck Guyader. Franck Guyader flicks a high pass forward. Raymond Talan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Raymond Talan threads the ball through to Karim Rothen but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Dami‘n van der Linden replacing Marvin Le Tissier. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Tottenham Hotspur kicking off!
47.48
Paul Watson takes it forward alone. Paul Watson makes a simple pass to Martin Fernandez. Martin Fernandez shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
55.26
Cesar Moutinho flicks the ball to his team mate, Alun Cooper. Alun Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thomson. Billy Thomson shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
60.01
2-0Tottenham Hotspur have made 2 substitutions with Ross Delaney replacing Gilles Tolley and Martin Kaiser replacing Oswaldo Sopalski .Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Jean Behi replacing Martin Velasco and Edmundo Campos replacing Karim Rothen .
61.05
Seeing a gap ahead, Romero P. Blanco plays the ball forward to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos kicks a strong pass forward to Romero P. Blanco but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.02
Martin Kaiser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa puts a great ball through. Duncan Hibbs runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
73.17
Martin Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Emmanuel Llacer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Emmanuel Llacer knocks in a cross ball towards Edmundo Campos. With a superhuman jump, Edmundo Campos connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.59
Franck Guyader barges into Martin Kaiser. The referee calls over Franck Guyader and shows him a yellow card! Martin Kaiser runs off the knock.
78.13
Luis Lozano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simón Figueroa. Simón Figueroa knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Paul Watson.
81.18
Cesar Moutinho plays the ball forward to Dave Wijngaarden. Dave Wijngaarden deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ross Delaney. Ross Delaney knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Victor Ruiz who gathers it comfortably.
83.16
Edmundo Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
84.21
Cesar Moutinho changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Cesar Moutinho finds some space and shoots from distance but Victor Ruiz is on top of it.
85.58
Paul Watson flicks a high pass forward to Martin Fernandez who brings the ball under control. Martin Fernandez threads a neat ball through to Romero P. Blanco. Romero P. Blanco shoots from 25 yards but Matías Franco is on top of it.
89.06
Emmanuel Llacer threads a neat ball through to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Matías Franco who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
28.7%
45%
26.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Hibbs of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Matías Franco (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Luis Lozano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Cesar Moutinho (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alun Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Modeste Song (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gilles Tolley (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dave Wijngaarden (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Oswaldo Sopalski (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Billy Thomson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Duncan Hibbs (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Simón Figueroa (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Ross Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Martin Kaiser (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Stefan Völler (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Victor Ruiz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Franck Guyader (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Martin Velasco (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Paul Watson (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Emmanuel Llacer (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Marvin Le Tissier (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Martin Fernandez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Andy Gemmill (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Raymond Talan (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Romero P. Blanco (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Karim Rothen (ATT) | | 5 |
| 12. | Jean Behi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Dami‘n van der Linden (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Edmundo Campos (ATT) | | 8 |