Match Report


Port ValePort Vale     Bradford CityBradford City
Eric BellemoreEric Bellemore Computer Player Computer Player
Jonas RohrschneiderJ. Rohrschneider56
G
1
G
58Robbie ThompsonR. Thompson
Robert ArmstrongR. Armstrong50
D
2
D
52Andy McCoistA. McCoist
Brian TilerB. Tiler56
D
3
D
51Copain BesselinkC. Besselink
Adrian GuzzoA. Guzzo56
D
4
D
50Cesar TavaresC. Tavares
Leonardo MarquezL. Marquez59
D
5
D
50Ottavio TisciO. Tisci
Nicolas De SouzaN. De Souza60
M
6captain
M
61Ross MowbrayR. Mowbray
Pasquale OshadoganP. Oshadogan61
M
captain7
M
54Simon MöllerS. Möller
David MorrisonD. Morrison64
M
8
M
54Scott EtheringtonS. Etherington
Jaime SantosJ. Santos59
A
9
A
59Richard OakesR. Oakes
Isaiah AdamsI. Adams47
A
10
A
53Uwe WelkeU. Welke
Ricardo MonteiroR. Monteiro58
A
11
A
48Arthur PerryA. Perry
 
Craig MarshallC. Marshall44
D
12
D
49Callum MccallC. Mccall
Patrick MowbrayP. Mowbray48
M
13
A
48Roberto DominguezR. Dominguez
Yuri CauetY. Cauet44
D
14
M
47Phil EdghillP. Edghill

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vale Park where Port Vale play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 8,987 fill this 10,500 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Port Vale and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Carl Salako.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
2.23
Cesar Tavares barges into Pasquale Oshadogan. The referee calls over Cesar Tavares and shows him a yellow card! Pasquale Oshadogan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
3.18
Nicolas De Souza threads a neat ball through to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos shoots from 20 yards but it's a lousy effort!
6.20
Robert Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Armstrong makes a beautiful solo run. Robert Armstrong shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
14.33
Adrian Guzzo threads the ball through to Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan flicks a high pass forward to Isaiah Adams who brings the ball under control. Isaiah Adams plays a sublime one-two with Nicolas De Souza and races in on goal... Isaiah Adams takes a shot at goal. It's there!! Robbie Thompson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
21.45
Andy McCoist threads the ball through to Ross Mowbray. Ross Mowbray brings the ball forward. Ross Mowbray tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
22.59
Copain Besselink receives the ball from a throw-in from Cesar Tavares. Copain Besselink knocks the ball forward to Cesar Tavares. Cesar Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Tiler.
24.11
Ross Mowbray catches Adrian Guzzo on the ankles. Ross Mowbray is given a warning by the referee! Adrian Guzzo hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
30.08
Copain Besselink comes in with a late challenge on Nicolas De Souza. The referee calls over Copain Besselink and shows him a yellow card! Nicolas De Souza runs off the knock.
33.48
David Morrison makes a simple pass to Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a cross ball towards David Morrison. David Morrison connects with a diving header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
36.45
Pasquale Oshadogan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ricardo Monteiro. Ricardo Monteiro shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
38.02
Brian Tiler flicks the ball to his team mate, Adrian Guzzo. Adrian Guzzo makes a simple pass to Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
45.00
David Morrison chips the ball to his team mate, Pasquale Oshadogan. Pasquale Oshadogan lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams heads the ball goalwards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
Port Vale kick off the second half!
47.52
Nicolas De Souza hacks Scott Etherington from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Etherington hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.53
Adrian Guzzo chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza passes the ball forward to David Morrison. David Morrison knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams makes a looping header on goal. What a cracker!! Robbie Thompson had no chance!! Goal for Port Vale!
53.55
Ross Mowbray catches David Morrison on the ankles. Ross Mowbray is given another warning by the referee! David Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
60.53
Roberto Dominguez kicks a strong pass forward to Ross Mowbray. Ross Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Marquez.
63.51
Brian Tiler breaks forward. Brian Tiler flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo Monteiro controls it well on his chest. Ricardo Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.21
Brian Tiler knocks the ball to his team mate, Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza runs straight at the opposition's defence. Nicolas De Souza knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Cesar Tavares.
69.31
Robert Armstrong knocks the ball to his team mate, David Morrison. David Morrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Adams. Isaiah Adams finds some space and shoots from distance but it is shockingly off target!
84.54
Andy McCoist hits a low pass to Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Uwe Welke. Uwe Welke whips in a cross ball towards Scott Etherington. Scott Etherington is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Scott Etherington scores for Bradford City!!
87.05
Pasquale Oshadogan knocks the ball forward to Jaime Santos. Jaime Santos whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas De Souza. Nicolas De Souza makes a convincing header. Solid save from Robbie Thompson.
89.15
Nicolas De Souza sees David Morrison in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. David Morrison shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Port Vale

Bradford City
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
74%
26%
Play Area
24.7%
42.5%
32.9%

Scorers
Isaiah Adams 14, 50
David Morrison 33
Scott Etherington 85

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Isaiah Adams of Port Vale

Match Ratings
1.Jonas Rohrschneider (GK)
6
2.Robert Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Brian Tiler (DEF)
7
4.Adrian Guzzo (DEF)
6
5.Leonardo Marquez (DEF)
6
6.Nicolas De Souza (MID)yellow card
7
7.Pasquale Oshadogan (MID)
7
8.David Morrison (MID)goal scored
8
9.Jaime Santos (ATT)
6
10.Isaiah Adams (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Ricardo Monteiro (ATT)
6
 
12.Craig Marshall (DEF)
0
13.Patrick Mowbray (MID)
0
14.Yuri Cauet (DEF)
0

1.Robbie Thompson (GK)
6
2.Andy McCoist (DEF)
6
3.Copain Besselink (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Cesar Tavares (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Ottavio Tisci (DEF)
6
6.Ross Mowbray (MID)
6
7.Simon Möller (MID)
6
8.Scott Etherington (MID)goal scored
7
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