Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Southend United. A crowd of 19,544 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
2.30
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
3.28
0-0Henrique Navarrete threads the ball through to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.04
0-0Stefan Haberfelt kicks a strong pass forward to Henrique Navarrete. Henrique Navarrete threads the ball through to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.56
0-0Niccolo Monk hacks Henrique Navarrete from behind! Niccolo Monk is shown the yellow card! Henrique Navarrete runs off the knock.
18.17
0-1Terry Jobson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.43
Niccolo Monk knocks the ball forward to Teddy Gardner. Teddy Gardner finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
22.48
Daniel Thurman lofts the ball long. John Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
26.24
Daniel Thurman passes the ball forward to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga sees space and advances. Paul C. Stinga lofts in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
28.37
0-1Daniel Thurman makes a simple pass to Paul C. Stinga. Paul C. Stinga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Billy Laver manages to keep it out.
30.16
Stefan Haberfelt makes a probing pass to Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson passes the ball forward to Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michael Blatsis!
39.48
0-2Nigel Taylor barges into John Viduka. Nigel Taylor is warned by the referee! John Viduka gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
40.05
Henrique Navarrete makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Viduka. John Viduka shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.39
0-2Terry Jobson barges into Wout van der Linden. Terry Jobson is warned by the referee! Wout van der Linden hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.56
Teddy Gardner catches Daniel Thurman on the ankles. Teddy Gardner is warned by the referee! Daniel Thurman runs off the knock.
51.20
Henrique Navarrete threads the ball through to John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Kirkland.
54.14
Southend United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
55.23
Paul C. Stinga threads the ball through to Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic knocks in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Billy Laver!
59.19
Norman Anderton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Glynn Finney. Glynn Finney advances with the ball. Glynn Finney tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
60.09
Denys Shevchenko knocks the ball forward to Glynn Finney. Glynn Finney controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Miguel Edmundo. Miguel Edmundo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.20
Henrique Navarrete surges forward with the ball. Henrique Navarrete shoots from 20 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Henrique Navarrete!
75.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.19
Glynn Finney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Miguel Edmundo. Miguel Edmundo goes all the way! Miguel Edmundo rockets a shot on goal but it is miles over!
79.02
Henrique Navarrete sees a break and surges forward. Henrique Navarrete knocks in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Billy Laver.
81.10
Paul C. Stinga knocks the ball to his team mate, John Viduka. John Viduka knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
84.33
Stefan Haberfelt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Terry Jobson. Terry Jobson sees a break and surges forward. Terry Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Billy Laver manages to gather it comfortably.
85.08
Brahim Kherbache knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis whips in a cross ball towards John Viduka. John Viduka is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
87.46
Terry Jobson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Viduka. John Viduka lofts in a cross ball towards Dragan Sladakovic. Dragan Sladakovic powers a header at goal. Billy Laver easily smothers it.
90.00
Brian Kirkland decides to run forward with the ball. Brian Kirkland passes the ball forward to Miguel Edmundo. Miguel Edmundo shoots from 20 yards but somehow John Pennant manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
3
Shots on Target
1
8
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
34.6%
42.3%
23.1%
Scorers
| Michael Blatsis 18, 30 Henrique Navarrete 65 |