Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,351 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
0.00
0-0Bradford City get the match underway!
3.24
0-0Lucien Billong makes a simple pass to Jason Gower. Jason Gower advances with the ball. Jason Gower lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Stuart Insley!
6.00
0-0Jason Gower kicks a strong pass forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
8.36
Jason Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
9.58
Gary Moncur knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.12
John Grantt takes it forward alone. John Grantt passes the ball forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Stuart Insley easily smothers it!
18.51
Jason Gower knocks the ball forward to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka heads the ball goalwards. Stuart Insley easily smothers it.
20.35
0-0Vincenzo Frieser knocks the ball forward to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lucien Billong.
21.45
Jason Gower flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
22.21
Nicholas Cordonnier knocks the ball forward to Gary Moncur. Gary Moncur knocks the ball forward to Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan flicks the ball with his head but Stuart Insley is on top of it.
28.14
1-0Jason Gower sees space and advances. Jason Gower goes all the way! Jason Gower makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Stuart Insley has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.44
John Grantt knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Gower. Jason Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka goes all the way! Modeste Njanka cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Stuart Insley manages to gather it comfortably.
36.10
Lucien Billong knocks the ball to his team mate, Gary Moncur. Gary Moncur passes the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka powers a header at goal but somehow Stuart Insley manages to keep it out.
38.04
Gary Moncur makes a simple pass to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Stuart Insley is on top of it.
39.51
Jason Gower knocks the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ben Cooke.
40.13
Oleg Higginbotham takes it forward alone. Oleg Higginbotham knocks in a cross ball towards Gareth Carter. Gareth Carter is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Tómas Tryggvason manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Sheffield United start the second half!
48.23
Paul Bishop knocks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.19
Nicholas Cordonnier knocks the ball forward to Gary Moncur. Gary Moncur takes it forward alone. Gary Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
54.05
Gary Moncur makes a simple pass to Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.25
Alfredo Gimenez advances with the ball. Alfredo Gimenez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka shoots from just inside the box. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
63.52
Alfredo Gimenez takes it forward alone. Alfredo Gimenez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Modeste Njanka scores for Bradford City!!
66.05
Vincenzo Frieser threads the ball through to Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Grantt.
69.07
Eddie Simonsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Frieser. Vincenzo Frieser controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Cleland. Kevin Cleland knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.43
Jason Gower passes the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister whips in a cross ball towards Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.11
Paul Bishop passes the ball forward to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.30
Gary Moncur makes a probing pass to Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stuart Insley who gathers it comfortably.
79.10
Lucien Billong threads the ball through to Gary Moncur. Gary Moncur makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan whips in a cross ball towards Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Stuart Insley had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
84.16
Lucien Billong flicks the ball to his team mate, Jason Gower. Jason Gower makes a simple pass to Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister lofts in a cross ball towards Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
87.21
Jason Gower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Pallister. Chris Pallister knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aaron Riza.
90.00
Jason Gower knocks the ball to his team mate, Modeste Njanka. Modeste Njanka knocks in a cross ball towards Jurek Iwan. Jurek Iwan powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
0
Shots on Target
13
1
Shots off Target
8
0
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
76.5%
23.5%
Play Area
19.8%
42%
38.3%
Scorers
| Jason Gower 28 Modeste Njanka 57, 64, 71 Chris Pallister 79 |