Match Report


WalsallWalsall     Bradford CityBradford City
Matty StringerMatty Stringer Computer Player Computer Player
Robert MortensenR. Mortensen63
G
1
G
58Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson
Marcel HässlerM. Hässler59
D
2
D
52Andy McCoistA. McCoist
Christian ArendtC. Arendt58
D
3
D
51Copain BesselinkC. Besselink
Omer WiseO. Wise68
D
4
D
50Cesar TavaresC. Tavares
Mark WainwrightM. Wainwright67
M
5
D
50Ottavio TisciO. Tisci
Thierry GuppyT. Guppy70
M
6
M
61Ross MowbrayR. Mowbray
Marc KerrM. Kerr53
M
7captain
M
54Simon MöllerS. Möller
Don MortonD. Morton65
M
captain8
M
54Scott EtheringtonS. Etherington
Teddy ScowcroftT. Scowcroft70
A
9
A
59Richard OakesR. Oakes
Anthony InceA. Ince57
A
10
A
53Uwe WelkeU. Welke
Isaiah BellamyI. Bellamy53
G
11
A
48Arthur PerryA. Perry
 
Craig LockleyC. Lockley62
D
12
D
49Callum MccallC. Mccall
Eoin CarltonE. Carlton20
R
13
A
48Roberto DominguezR. Dominguez
Eoin BellamyE. Bellamy20
R
14
M
47Phil EdghillP. Edghill
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Vitality Stadium where Walsall play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,422 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Walsall are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Tommy Carrick.


0.00
Bradford City get the match underway!
2.02
Omer Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thierry Guppy. Thierry Guppy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince cuts inside the box! Anthony Ince muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.51
Ross Mowbray makes a probing pass to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes whips in a cross ball towards Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball comes off Christian Arendt and the loose ball is cleared up field.
15.34
Ross Mowbray catches Don Morton on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Morton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.48
Mark Wainwright threads a neat ball through to Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
20.42
Christian Arendt takes the throw-in. Omer Wise makes a beautiful solo run. Omer Wise flicks a high pass forward. Thierry Guppy collects the pass. Thierry Guppy whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft makes a deft header but Robbie Thompson reads it well. Good keeping!
21.32
Simon Möller flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Mowbray. Ross Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it flies wide!
24.26
Thierry Guppy clumsily knocks into Cesar Tavares. Thierry Guppy is warned by the referee! Cesar Tavares stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.03
Omer Wise runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Omer Wise shoots from 25 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.34
Ottavio Tisci makes a simple pass to Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
32.44
Christian Arendt sees Marc Kerr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marc Kerr runs straight at the defence! Marc Kerr rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Robbie Thompson.
33.19
Thierry Guppy knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Wainwright. Mark Wainwright finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
36.54
Mark Wainwright deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Kerr. Marc Kerr shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
40.45
Marc Kerr flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Ince who brings the ball under control. Anthony Ince whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Bellamy. Isaiah Bellamy makes a convincing header but it slams into the crowd!
44.21
Cesar Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marcel Hässler.
45.00
Omer Wise sees a break and surges forward. Omer Wise flicks a high pass forward. Teddy Scowcroft collects the pass. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 20 yards. Robbie Thompson easily gets down and covers it.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Walsall appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Roberto Dominguez replacing Simon Möller.

45.00
Walsall kick off the second half!
49.07
Mark Wainwright threads a neat ball through to Christian Arendt. Christian Arendt kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Cesar Tavares.
55.25
Thierry Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Anthony Ince who brings the ball under control. Anthony Ince tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Robbie Thompson!
57.19
Omer Wise threads a neat ball through to Marc Kerr. Marc Kerr flicks a high ball forward to Anthony Ince who takes it down. Anthony Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Robbie Thompson manages to keep it out.
63.57
Marcel Hässler hacks Scott Etherington from behind! The referee calls over Marcel Hässler and shows him a yellow card! Scott Etherington stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.02
With great vision, Copain Besselink plays the ball forward to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington makes a probing pass to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.25
With vision, Marcel Hässler plays the ball forward to Isaiah Bellamy. Isaiah Bellamy kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Scowcroft. Teddy Scowcroft shoots from 25 yards. Teddy Scowcroft scores for Walsall!!
72.15
Omer Wise plays the ball forward to Marc Kerr. Marc Kerr flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Bellamy collects the pass. Isaiah Bellamy shoots from long range but it flies well off target!
73.47
Marc Kerr threads a neat ball through to Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
77.16
Christian Arendt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Anthony Ince. Anthony Ince whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Bellamy. Isaiah Bellamy makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
81.21
Marc Kerr comes in with a late challenge on Roberto Dominguez. The referee brings Marc Kerr to one side and gives him a warning! Roberto Dominguez stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.51
Marc Kerr makes a simple pass to Don Morton. Don Morton flicks a high pass forward to Marc Kerr who brings the ball under control. Marc Kerr shoots from long range but it is miles over!
89.40
Christian Arendt makes a strong solo run forward. Christian Arendt advances with the ball. Christian Arendt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Walsall

Bradford City
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
8
2
Shots off Target
9
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
68.9%
31.1%
Play Area
24.4%
43.3%
32.2%

Scorers
Anthony Ince 2
Teddy Scowcroft 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anthony Ince of Walsall

Match Ratings
1.Robert Mortensen (GK)
6
2.Marcel Hässler (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Christian Arendt (DEF)
8
4.Omer Wise (DEF)
8
5.Mark Wainwright (MID)
6
6.Thierry Guppy (MID)
7
7.Marc Kerr (MID)
7
8.Don Morton (MID)
6
9.Teddy Scowcroft (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Anthony Ince (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Isaiah Bellamy (GK)
7
 
12.Craig Lockley (DEF)
0
13.Eoin Carlton (RES)
0
14.Eoin Bellamy (RES)
0

1.Robbie Thompson (GK)
8
2.Andy McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Copain Besselink (DEF)
6
4.Cesar Tavares (DEF)
6
5.Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
6.Ross Mowbray (MID)yellow card
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)
6
14.Phil Edghill (MID)
0