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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Everton. A crowd of 19,959 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 Alberto Davis.


0.00
Everton start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.26
Wladimiro Scarpi flicks a high pass forward. Romero P. Vega holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Romero P. Vega plays a one-two with Richard Thomson and rushes in on goal... Some superb footwork from Romero P. Vega provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
10.38
Martin Velasco brings the ball forward. Martin Velasco sees a break and surges forward. Martin Velasco plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Gutierrez and advances towards the goal... Martin Velasco cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Lefteris Kipouros!
16.35
Callum Gough kicks a strong pass forward to Alan Thomson. Alan Thomson flicks a high pass forward to Eoin Rowett who brings the ball under control. Eoin Rowett knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.49
Callum Gough hacks Edmundo Campos from behind! The referee calls over Callum Gough and shows him a yellow card! Edmundo Campos grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.20
Richard Thomson flicks a high ball forward to Eoin Rowett who takes it down. Eoin Rowett makes a probing pass between the defence to Wladimiro Scarpi. Wladimiro Scarpi shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Victor Ruiz is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
32.23
With a delightful solo run, Cleto Biancone stretches the opposition's defence. Cleto Biancone plays a quick one-two with Edmundo Campos and rushes in on goal... Cleto Biancone strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
36.40
Alan Thomson comes in with a late challenge on Edmundo Campos. The referee brings Alan Thomson to one side and gives him a warning! Edmundo Campos hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.56
Cleto Biancone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Meiklejohn. Richard Meiklejohn chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Cooke. Mike Cooke plays a one-two with Ricardo Gutierrez and rushes in on goal... Mike Cooke strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Everton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Everton players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Bradford City kick off!
49.19
Richard Meiklejohn flicks a high ball forward to Ricardo Gutierrez who takes it down. Ricardo Gutierrez shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.43
Scott Rae makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cleto Biancone. Cleto Biancone passes the ball forward to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
53.56
Jakob Birkwald threads the ball through to Wladimiro Scarpi. Seeing a gap ahead, Wladimiro Scarpi plays the ball forward to Richard Thomson. Richard Thomson lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Rowett. Eoin Rowett is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Victor Ruiz manages to gather it.
54.48
Dale Drake flicks the ball to his team mate, Wladimiro Scarpi. Wladimiro Scarpi plays a one-two with John Caldwell and rushes in on goal... Wladimiro Scarpi comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but Victor Ruiz reads it well. Quality keeping!
55.02
Cleto Biancone catches John Caldwell on the ankles. The referee warns Cleto Biancone to calm down! John Caldwell stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.59
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Jean Behi replacing Martin Velasco and Dami‘n van der Linden replacing Scott Rae .Everton have made 3 substitutions with Thierry Gilchrist replacing Alan Thomson, Gary Souness replacing Jacob Jess and Jody Benjamin replacing Richard Thomson .
61.66
John Caldwell chips the ball to his team mate, Romero P. Vega. Romero P. Vega runs straight at the defence! Romero P. Vega rockets a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
63.41
Iago Ronaldo flicks a high pass forward. Edmundo Campos collects the pass. Edmundo Campos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Callum Gough.
67.30
Dami‘n van der Linden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
71.36
Franck Guyader flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Gento who brings the ball under control. Rafael Gento hits a low pass to Edmundo Campos. Edmundo Campos shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.17
Gary Souness catches Dami‘n van der Linden on the ankles. Gary Souness is given a warning by the referee! Dami‘n van der Linden stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.31
Bradford City have made a substitution with Stefan Pancaro replacing Ricardo Gutierrez .
79.54
John Caldwell deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jody Benjamin. Jody Benjamin tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.49
John Caldwell surges forward with the ball. John Caldwell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Franck Guyader.
89.23
Cleto Biancone hits a low pass to Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Lefteris Kipouros gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
27.8%
45.6%
26.6%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cleto Biancone of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Victor Ruiz (GK)
6
2.Franck Guyader (DEF)
6
3.Martin Velasco (DEF)
7
4.Richard Meiklejohn (DEF)
6
5.Rafael Gento (MID)
6
6.Cleto Biancone (MID)goal scored
9
7.Scott Rae (MID)
6
8.Mike Cooke (MID)goal scored
8
9.Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
6
10.Iago Ronaldo (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Edmundo Campos (ATT)
6
 
12.Jean Behi (DEF)
6
13.Dami‘n van der Linden (MID)
6
14.Stefan Pancaro (ATT)
6

1.Lefteris Kipouros (GK)
7
2.Alan Thomson (DEF)
6
3.Callum Gough (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Jakob Birkwald (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Jess (MID)
6
6.Dale Drake (MID)
6
7.Wladimiro Scarpi (MID)goal scored
9
8.John Caldwell (MID)
6
9.Romero P. Vega (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Eoin Rowett (ATT)
7
11.Richard Thomson (ATT)
6
 
12.Thierry Gilchrist (DEF)
6
13.Gary Souness (MID)
5
14.Jody Benjamin (ATT)
6