Match Report


Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion     Bradford CityBradford City
Elwyn CopeElwyn Cope David Payne David Payne
Gavin LampardG. Lampard65
G
1
G
73Victor RuizV. Ruiz
Marc GrondinM. Grondin67
D
2
D
75Franck GuyaderF. Guyader
Lomano HuntL. Hunt70
D
3captain
D
74Nicolas FrommN. Fromm
Patrick Le TissierP. Le Tissier67
D
4
D
76Paul WatsonP. Watson
Denis RocheD. Roche75
D
5
M
83Emmanuel LlacerE. Llacer
Niccolo FlintlockN. Flintlock73
M
captain6
M
82Martin FernandezM. Fernandez
Paul McStayP. McStay78
M
7
M
79Scott RaeS. Rae
Alan BouldA. Bould70
A
8
M
79Cleto BianconeC. Biancone
Jacob RowettJ. Rowett66
A
9
A
77Stefan PancaroS. Pancaro
Spencer PattersonS. Patterson69
A
10
A
79Iago RonaldoI. Ronaldo
Liam CrooksL. Crooks66
A
11
A
74Karim RothenK. Rothen
 
Paul HopkinP. Hopkin64
D
12
D
72Garry McallisterG. Mcallister
Damien ColeD. Cole64
A
13
M
78Marvin Le TissierM. Le Tissier
Ross TilerR. Tiler72
M
14
A
76Ricardo GutierrezR. Gutierrez

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at The Amex Stadium where Brighton and Hove Albion play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Brighton and Hove Albion are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jon Keegan.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion start the match!
2.53
Marc Grondin threads a neat ball through to Paul McStay. Paul McStay sees space and advances. Paul McStay kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Flintlock but the referee indicates it's offside!
6.40
Patrick Le Tissier kicks a strong pass forward to Paul McStay. Paul McStay threads a neat ball through to Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
9.48
Cleto Biancone makes a beautiful solo run. Cleto Biancone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gavin Lampard who gathers it comfortably.
14.27
Liam Crooks clumsily knocks into Paul Watson. The referee calls over Liam Crooks and warns him to calm down! Paul Watson runs off the knock.
16.38
Patrick Le Tissier makes an attacking run forward. Patrick Le Tissier whips in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks connects with a diving header. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.53
Showing composure, Paul McStay plays the ball forward to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett rushes past Nicolas Fromm! Jacob Rowett side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Victor Ruiz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.02
Scott Rae makes a probing pass to Karim Rothen. Karim Rothen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Iago Ronaldo but he's offside!
30.44
Emmanuel Llacer plays the ball forward to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro runs straight at the defence! Stefan Pancaro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It's there!! Gavin Lampard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
34.25
Niccolo Flintlock chips the ball to his team mate, Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Niccolo Flintlock. With a superhuman jump, Niccolo Flintlock connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but somehow Victor Ruiz manages to keep it out.
36.48
From the throw-in, Nicolas Fromm picks out Paul Watson. Paul Watson flicks a high pass forward. Martin Fernandez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Fernandez threads the ball through to Scott Rae. Scott Rae shoots from long range but it flies wide!
39.54
Marc Grondin advances with the ball. Marc Grondin knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks makes a looping header on goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
40.46
With great vision, Paul McStay plays the ball forward to Jacob Rowett. Jacob Rowett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Martin Fernandez.
44.01
Emmanuel Llacer flicks a high pass forward to Karim Rothen who brings the ball under control. Karim Rothen skips past Patrick Le Tissier! Karim Rothen shoots from just inside the box but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Brighton and Hove Albion appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Garry Mcallister replacing Franck Guyader, Marvin Le Tissier replacing Scott Rae and Ricardo Gutierrez replacing Karim Rothen. The Bradford City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
51.24
Paul McStay flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Flintlock. Niccolo Flintlock shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
55.54
Garry Mcallister flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Le Tissier collects the pass. Marvin Le Tissier knocks the ball to his team mate, Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo threads the ball through into the box. Stefan Pancaro rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.58
Lomano Hunt makes an attacking run forward. Lomano Hunt knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Paul Watson.
61.49
Marvin Le Tissier chips the ball to his team mate, Iago Ronaldo. Iago Ronaldo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Patrick Le Tissier.
65.05
Emmanuel Llacer knocks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro plays a scrappy one-two with Ricardo Gutierrez and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Stefan Pancaro provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball comes in low, but Gavin Lampard smothers it!
67.37
Seeing a gap ahead, Patrick Le Tissier plays the ball forward to Alan Bould. Alan Bould kicks a strong pass forward to Spencer Patterson. Spencer Patterson skips past Marvin Le Tissier! Some world-class footwork from Spencer Patterson provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's a lousy effort!
69.06
Marc Grondin plays the ball forward to Liam Crooks. Liam Crooks plays a one-two with Paul McStay and rushes in on goal... Liam Crooks comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Wonderful reactions from Victor Ruiz keeps it out!
77.45
Emmanuel Llacer decides to run forward with the ball. Emmanuel Llacer plays a one-two with Ricardo Gutierrez and advances towards the goal... Emmanuel Llacer tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Gavin Lampard has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.16
Cleto Biancone catches Paul McStay on the ankles. The referee calls over Cleto Biancone and shows him a yellow card! Paul McStay hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.04
Cleto Biancone threads a neat ball through to Stefan Pancaro. Stefan Pancaro knocks the ball to his team mate, Iago Ronaldo. Some silky footwork from Iago Ronaldo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous stop!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Brighton and Hove Albion

Bradford City
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
5
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.1%
55.9%
Play Area
23.5%
48.5%
27.9%

Scorers
Liam Crooks 16
Jacob Rowett 21
Stefan Pancaro 30, 56
Emmanuel Llacer 77

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stefan Pancaro of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Gavin Lampard (GK)
6
2.Marc Grondin (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Hunt (DEF)
6
4.Patrick Le Tissier (DEF)
7
5.Denis Roche (DEF)
6
6.Niccolo Flintlock (MID)
6
7.Paul McStay (MID)
7
8.Alan Bould (ATT)
6
9.Jacob Rowett (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Spencer Patterson (ATT)
6
11.Liam Crooks (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Paul Hopkin (DEF)
0
13.Damien Cole (ATT)
0
14.Ross Tiler (MID)
0

1.Victor Ruiz (GK)
7
2.Franck Guyader (DEF)
6
3.Nicolas Fromm (DEF)
6
4.Paul Watson (DEF)
6
5.Emmanuel Llacer (MID)goal scored
9
6.Martin Fernandez (MID)
6
7.Scott Rae (MID)
6
8.Cleto Biancone (MID)yellow card
6
9.Stefan Pancaro (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Iago Ronaldo (ATT)
7
11.Karim Rothen (ATT)
6
 
12.Garry Mcallister (DEF)
6
13.Marvin Le Tissier (MID)
6
14.Ricardo Gutierrez (ATT)
6