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 Barnsley. A crowd of 8,986 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Bradford City and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Bradford City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.44
Kelvin Grondin passes the ball forward to Syd Dean. Syd Dean shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Joao Costa manages to gather it comfortably.
4.56
Ralph Luzhny comes in with a late challenge on Marvin Cooke. The referee calls over Ralph Luzhny and warns him to calm down! Marvin Cooke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.17
Callum Hopkin chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Gascoigne. Wes Gascoigne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Syd Dean. Syd Dean knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ian Lineker.
9.05
Clive Sharpe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ronnie Redknapp. Ronnie Redknapp knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.38
Michael Lima decides to run forward with the ball. Michael Lima knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kevin Kurth who gathers it comfortably.
16.35
Ralph Luzhny sees a break and surges forward. Ralph Luzhny knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Izzet.
26.26
Clive Sharpe threads the ball through to Syd Dean. Syd Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Redknapp. Ronnie Redknapp is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
28.56
James Bramble kicks a strong pass forward to Nicholas Potts. Nicholas Potts shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
44.20
Miguel Herrera knocks the ball forward to Wes Gascoigne. Wes Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Dean. Syd Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joao Costa who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Barnsley kick off and get the second half underway!
47.55
Ruben Soares clumsily knocks into Ronnie Redknapp. Ruben Soares is given a warning by the referee! Ronnie Redknapp carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.58
Kelvin Grondin brings the ball forward. Kelvin Grondin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.37
Ruben Soares passes the ball forward to Marvin Cooke. Marvin Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicholas Potts. Nicholas Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.09
Clive Sharpe barges into Max Carter. Clive Sharpe is warned by the referee! Max Carter stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.46
Ralph Luzhny makes a probing pass to Syd Dean. Syd Dean knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ruben Soares.
60.38
Clive Sharpe sees a break and surges forward. Clive Sharpe shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.39
Michael Lima makes a simple pass to Nicholas Potts. Nicholas Potts sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
78.26
Kelvin Grondin makes a beautiful solo run. Kelvin Grondin shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.07
Syd Dean comes in with a late challenge on Stephen Izzet. The referee calls over Syd Dean and warns him to calm down! Stephen Izzet runs off the knock.
84.46
James Bramble passes the ball forward to Daniel Riggott. Daniel Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Kelvin Grondin of Barnsley
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
0
1
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40%
60%
Play Area
28%
52%
20%