Match Report


AFC WimbledonAFC Wimbledon     Bradford CityBradford City
Andy BentleyAndy Bentley Computer Player Computer Player
Darius WrightD. Wright54
G
1
G
58Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson
Fernando CarvalhoF. Carvalho54
D
2
D
52Andy McCoistA. McCoist
Gavin SounessG. Souness56
D
3
D
51Copain BesselinkC. Besselink
Eoin HowellsE. Howells59
D
captain4
D
50Cesar TavaresC. Tavares
Shaun Le TissierS. Le Tissier55
D
5
D
50Ottavio TisciO. Tisci
Max GiorgettiM. Giorgetti58
D
6
M
61Ross MowbrayR. Mowbray
Scott MarrS. Marr50
M
7captain
M
54Simon MöllerS. Möller
Sylvain DraperS. Draper54
M
8
M
54Scott EtheringtonS. Etherington
Henry PlowrightH. Plowright53
M
9
A
59Richard OakesR. Oakes
Darren MarsdenD. Marsden60
A
10
A
53Uwe WelkeU. Welke
Carl PriorC. Prior54
A
11
A
48Arthur PerryA. Perry
 
Carl SeamanC. Seaman49
D
12
D
49Callum MccallC. Mccall
Tomas CastroT. Castro57
M
13
A
48Roberto DominguezR. Dominguez
Tony EhioguT. Ehiogu54
A
14
M
47Phil EdghillP. Edghill

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Plough Lane where AFC Wimbledon play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 8,740 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
AFC Wimbledon are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Seth Potts.


0.00
Bradford City start the match!
3.43
Simon Möller sees Uwe Welke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Henry Plowright.
4.30
Gavin Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shaun Le Tissier. Shaun Le Tissier brings the ball forward. Shaun Le Tissier lofts in a cross ball towards Carl Prior. Carl Prior finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.42
Copain Besselink barges into Darren Marsden. Copain Besselink is shown the yellow card! Darren Marsden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.43
Scott Etherington threads the ball through to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.23
Ross Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes collects the pass. Richard Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke makes a convincing header but it's well over the bar!
12.28
Copain Besselink catches Carl Prior on the ankles. Copain Besselink is shown his second yellow card!! He leaves the field in disgrace!! Carl Prior gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
32.40
Scott Marr makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Prior. Carl Prior controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Darren Marsden through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Darren Marsden provides some space. He shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
36.35
Fernando Carvalho makes a probing pass to Carl Prior. Carl Prior brings the ball forward. Carl Prior knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ottavio Tisci.
45.00
Sylvain Draper knocks the ball forward to Henry Plowright. Henry Plowright skips past Ottavio Tisci! Henry Plowright muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Wimbledon have changed their lineup with Carl Seaman replacing Gavin Souness, Tomas Castro replacing Sylvain Draper and Tony Ehiogu replacing Carl Prior. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
AFC Wimbledon start the second half!
49.32
Scott Marr sees Tomas Castro in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tomas Castro plays a quick one-two with Tony Ehiogu and rushes in on goal... Tomas Castro cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Robbie Thompson had no chance!! Goal for AFC Wimbledon!
63.55
Simon Möller flicks the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darius Wright who gathers it comfortably.
73.13
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
78.07
Carl Seaman runs up as Tomas Castro takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Carl Seaman flicks a high ball forward to Scott Marr who takes it down. Scott Marr flicks a high pass forward. Darren Marsden controls it well on his chest. Darren Marsden shoots from 20 yards but it flies well off target!
85.47
Arthur Perry comes in with a late challenge on Tony Ehiogu. Arthur Perry is warned by the referee! Tony Ehiogu gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Ross Mowbray knocks the ball forward to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Shaun Le Tissier.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

AFC Wimbledon

Bradford City
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
0
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
1

Possession
62%
38%
Play Area
22.8%
49.4%
27.8%

Scorers
Tomas Castro 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Tomas Castro of AFC Wimbledon

Match Ratings
1.Darius Wright (GK)
6
2.Fernando Carvalho (DEF)
6
3.Gavin Souness (DEF)
6
4.Eoin Howells (DEF)
6
5.Shaun Le Tissier (DEF)
6
6.Max Giorgetti (DEF)
6
7.Scott Marr (MID)
7
8.Sylvain Draper (MID)
6
9.Henry Plowright (MID)
7
10.Darren Marsden (ATT)
6
11.Carl Prior (ATT)
6
 
12.Carl Seaman (DEF)
6
13.Tomas Castro (MID)goal scored
7
14.Tony Ehiogu (ATT)
6

1.Robbie Thompson (GK)
6
2.Andy McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Copain Besselink (DEF)red card
3
4.Cesar Tavares (DEF)
6
5.Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
6.Ross Mowbray (MID)
6
7.Simon Möller (MID)
6
8.Scott Etherington (MID)
6
9.Richard Oakes (ATT)
6
10.Uwe Welke (ATT)
6
11.Arthur Perry (ATT)
6
 
12.Callum Mccall (DEF)
0
13.Roberto Dominguez (ATT)
0
14.Phil Edghill (MID)
0