Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 10,108 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Noel Mccann.
0.00
0-0Charlton Athletic get the match underway!
3.03
0-0Alistair Joseph makes a strong solo run forward. Alistair Joseph passes the ball forward to Del Youds. Del Youds finds some space and shoots from distance but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
4.19
0-1Edward Clarke advances with the ball. Edward Clarke flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moffat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Moffat advances inside the box! Matt Moffat makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Matt Moffat scores for Charlton Athletic!!
8.29
0-1Lomano Jeffers clumsily knocks into Arthur Perry. Lomano Jeffers is warned by the referee! Arthur Perry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.53
0-1Ross Mowbray flicks a high ball forward to Uwe Welke who takes it down. Uwe Welke shoots from 25 yards but somehow Lars Helmer manages to keep it out.
14.53
Jacob Plowright plays the ball forward to Del Youds. Del Youds flicks a high pass forward. Andre Neves holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andre Neves shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
21.57
Del Youds threads a neat ball through to Dave Rodgers. Dave Rodgers makes a probing pass between the defence to Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
26.19
Stephen Marr flicks the ball to his team mate, Omer Howells. Omer Howells plays a scrappy one-two with Del Youds and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Omer Howells provides some space. He shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.55
0-2Copain Besselink threads the ball through to Simon Möller. Simon Möller deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.03
0-2Del Youds flicks a high pass forward. Stephen Marr collects the pass. Stephen Marr passes the ball forward but Omer Howells is offside!
39.17
Ross Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but is denied by Lars Helmer. Excellent save.
42.04
Ross Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Richard Oakes controls it well on his chest. Richard Oakes shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.01
Dave Rodgers hits a low pass to Andre Neves. Andre Neves knocks in a cross ball towards Stephen Marr. Stephen Marr flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City have changed their lineup with Roberto Dominguez replacing Simon Möller. Charlton Athletic appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Dave Rodgers kicks a strong pass forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Omer Howells through on goal. Omer Howells muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
51.38
Del Youds knocks the ball forward to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat lofts in a cross ball towards Andre Neves. Andre Neves makes a looping header on goal but slams it into the crowd!
54.41
0-3There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
55.30
Scott Etherington flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Perry. Arthur Perry tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Lars Helmer.
56.46
0-3Scott Etherington takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Richard Oakes provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
57.57
Richard Oakes hits a low pass to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lars Helmer who gathers it comfortably.
59.24
Dave Rodgers hits a low pass to Del Youds. Del Youds plays a one-two with Andre Neves and rushes in on goal... Del Youds makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
63.07
Jacob Plowright sees Omer Howells in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Howells plays a scrappy one-two with Dave Rodgers and advances towards the goal... Omer Howells shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
65.14
Dave Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Omer Howells controls it well on his chest. Omer Howells finds some space and shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
66.24
Del Youds kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Moffat. With some swift thinking, Matt Moffat plays the ball forward to Andre Neves who has made a great run into the box. Andre Neves rockets a shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.49
Edward Clarke lofts the ball long. Stephen Marr shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
73.56
Ottavio Tisci kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Mowbray. Ross Mowbray threads a neat ball through to Richard Oakes. Richard Oakes plays a scrappy one-two with Roberto Dominguez and advances towards the goal... Some good footwork from Richard Oakes provides some space. He shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Richard Oakes!
81.18
Del Youds makes a probing pass to Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat threads the ball through to Omer Howells but he's offside!
83.37
Ross Mowbray threads the ball through to Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.13
Del Youds makes a simple pass to Andre Neves. Andre Neves whips in a cross ball towards Matt Moffat. Matt Moffat outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Charlton Athletic!
89.13
Lomano Jeffers knocks the ball forward to Andre Neves. Andre Neves flicks a high pass forward to Matt Moffat who brings the ball under control. Matt Moffat tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
5
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
10
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.3%
59.7%
Play Area
31.2%
44.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Richard Oakes 74 | Matt Moffat 4, 85 Stephen Marr 22 Omer Howells 47 Del Youds 59 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matt Moffat of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Robbie Thompson (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Andy McCoist (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Copain Besselink (DEF) | 6 | |
| 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) |  | 7 |
| 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 | |
| 1. | Lars Helmer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jacob Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Edward Clarke (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Alistair Joseph (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Lomano Jeffers (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Dave Rodgers (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Del Youds (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Andre Neves (ATT) | 8 | |
| 9. | Matt Moffat (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Stephen Marr (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Omer Howells (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Chris Jeffers (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Liam Pearce (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jason Green (MID) | 0 | |