Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Blackpool | Blackpool | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Walsh | C. Walsh |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 55 | | Chris Young | C. Young | ||||||||
| Andre Sousa | A. Sousa |  | 52 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 42 | | Spencer Boateng | S. Boateng | |||||||||
| Harvey Henry | H. Henry | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 41 | | Harvey Batty | H. Batty | |||||||||
| Eddie Guppy | E. Guppy | | 45 | D | | | 4 | | D | 41 | | Mick Carragher | M. Carragher | ||||||||
| Peter Stuart | P. Stuart | | 39 | D | | 5 | | D | 39 | | Les Mortensen | L. Mortensen | |||||||||
| Wes Lampard | W. Lampard | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 46 | | Ronnie Fletcher | R. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Regi Hersi | R. Hersi |  | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 45 | | Chris Moss | C. Moss | |||||||||
| Lomano Murray | L. Murray | | 52 | M | | 8 | | A | 46 | | Del Milburn | D. Milburn | |||||||||
| Shaun Gardner | S. Gardner | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 42 | | Carlton Mercer | C. Mercer | |||||||||
| Paolo Bastin | P. Bastin | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 41 | | Wes Ljungberg | W. Ljungberg | |||||||||
| Scott Morris | S. Morris | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 37 | | Marcus Salako | M. Salako | |||||||||
| Tim Powell | T. Powell | | 47 | A | | 12 | | G | 44 | | Danny Patterson | D. Patterson | |||||||||
| Gavin Marr | G. Marr | | 45 | G | | 13 | | M | 43 | | Terry Wainwright | T. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Julian Boyd | J. Boyd | | 45 | A | | 14 | | M | 42 | | Thierry Edwards | T. Edwards | |||||||||
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,556 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rufus.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Blackpool appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rufus.
0.00
0-0Blackpool kick off!
3.14
0-0Harvey Henry decides to run forward with the ball. Harvey Henry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from long range but it is miles over!
4.41
Chris Moss makes a simple pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
10.18
0-0Chris Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carlton Mercer but the linesman indicates offside!
14.46
Ronnie Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
15.07
1-0Harvey Henry flicks a high pass forward. Wes Lampard controls it well on his chest. Wes Lampard hits a low pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Morris. Scott Morris jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Morris!
22.58
Showing composure, Lomano Murray plays the ball forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris whips in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
28.29
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
30.23
Shaun Gardner advances with the ball. Shaun Gardner controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
32.48
1-0Eddie Guppy hits a low pass to Lomano Murray. Lomano Murray flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Chris Young who gathers it comfortably.
36.15
1-0Mick Carragher knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Moss. Chris Moss makes a simple pass to Del Milburn. Del Milburn knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Colin Walsh!
40.56
Andre Sousa knocks the ball forward to Shaun Gardner. Shaun Gardner runs straight at the opposition's defence. Shaun Gardner plays a one-two with Paolo Bastin and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Shaun Gardner provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Chris Moss makes a probing pass to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Del Milburn. Del Milburn is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Colin Walsh picks it out of the air!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Blackpool also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bradford City kick off and get the second half underway!
55.28
Les Mortensen flicks a high ball forward to Chris Moss who takes it down. Chris Moss runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Chris Moss shoots from outside the area. Colin Walsh gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
59.12
Ronnie Fletcher flicks a high pass forward to Wes Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Wes Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.03
1-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Gavin Marr replacing Lomano Murray .Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Danny Patterson replacing Harvey Batty, Terry Wainwright replacing Chris Moss and Thierry Edwards replacing Carlton Mercer .
61.05
Gavin Marr flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Morris tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies just off target!
63.00
Eddie Guppy sees space and advances. Eddie Guppy chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
69.38
Gavin Marr hits a low pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Chris Young smothers it!
79.58
Regi Hersi sees Paolo Bastin in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Spencer Boateng.
84.54
Terry Wainwright threads the ball through to Wes Ljungberg. Wes Ljungberg finds some space and shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
85.17
Harvey Henry breaks forward. Harvey Henry deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.25
1-0Gavin Marr barges into Ronnie Fletcher. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ronnie Fletcher stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.46
Harvey Henry makes a simple pass to Gavin Marr. Gavin Marr sees Scott Morris in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Morris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Chris Young is on top of it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.3%
41.7%
Play Area
26.2%
41.7%
32.1%
Scorers
| Scott Morris 15 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Morris of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Walsh (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Andre Sousa (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Henry (DEF) | 8 | |
| 4. | Eddie Guppy (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Peter Stuart (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wes Lampard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Regi Hersi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Murray (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shaun Gardner (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paolo Bastin (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Scott Morris (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | Tim Powell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gavin Marr (GK) |  | 6 |
| 14. | Julian Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Chris Young (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Spencer Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Harvey Batty (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mick Carragher (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Les Mortensen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ronnie Fletcher (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Chris Moss (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Del Milburn (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Carlton Mercer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Wes Ljungberg (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Marcus Salako (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Patterson (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Terry Wainwright (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Thierry Edwards (MID) | 6 | |