Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Peterborough United | Peterborough United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Walsh | C. Walsh |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 42 | | Lomano Mcgreal | L. Mcgreal | |||||||||
| Harvey Henry | H. Henry | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Marvin Cope | M. Cope | |||||||||
| Seth Clemence | S. Clemence | | 47 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 47 | | Lomano Goodwin | L. Goodwin | ||||||||
| Mike Moncur | M. Moncur | | 46 | D | | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Steven Gower | S. Gower | ||||||||
| Eddie Guppy | E. Guppy | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 56 | | Wayne Batty | W. Batty | |||||||||
| Wes Lampard | W. Lampard | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 45 | | Ralph Kahn | R. Kahn | |||||||||
| Regi Hersi | R. Hersi |  | 53 | M | | 7 | | M | 41 | | Darren Fletcher | D. Fletcher | |||||||||
| Lomano Murray | L. Murray | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 35 | | Ledley Marr | L. Marr | |||||||||
| Shaun Gardner | S. Gardner | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Trevor Bower | T. Bower | |||||||||
| Paolo Bastin | P. Bastin | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 49 | | Alistair Forbes | A. Forbes | |||||||||
| Scott Morris | S. Morris | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 46 | | Wes Craddock | W. Craddock | |||||||||
| Tim Powell | T. Powell | | 47 | A | | 12 | | D | 41 | | Greg Hurst | G. Hurst | |||||||||
| Jamie Southgate | J. Southgate | | 47 | M | | 13 | | G | 40 | | Anthony Moffat | A. Moffat | |||||||||
| Julian Boyd | J. Boyd | | 45 | A | | 14 | | D | 40 | | Tommy Scholes | T. Scholes | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Peterborough United. A crowd of 2,785 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
The pitch is in good condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Peterborough United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barmby.
0.00
0-0Bradford City get the match underway!
12.40
1-0Mike Moncur makes a simple pass to Regi Hersi. Regi Hersi sees a break and surges forward. Regi Hersi knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Lomano Mcgreal is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.16
1-0Regi Hersi barges into Ralph Kahn. The referee calls over Regi Hersi and warns him to calm down! Ralph Kahn runs off the knock.
21.32
1-0Regi Hersi kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from outside the area but it's a woeful effort!
27.36
1-0Bradford City are in full control of this game.
30.36
1-0Mike Moncur makes a probing pass to Regi Hersi. Regi Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris collects the pass. Scott Morris knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lomano Mcgreal who gathers it comfortably.
34.57
Marvin Cope makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wayne Batty. Wayne Batty sees Alistair Forbes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alistair Forbes edges inside the box! Alistair Forbes looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
39.45
Lomano Murray flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris controls it well on his chest. Scott Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
42.17
Regi Hersi comes in with a late challenge on Darren Fletcher. The referee calls over Regi Hersi again and warns him to calm down! Darren Fletcher runs off the knock.
45.00
Darren Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Peterborough United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Peterborough United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Peterborough United kick off!
48.15
Marvin Cope chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Fletcher. Darren Fletcher threads a neat ball through to Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock shoots from long range. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.33
Wayne Batty sees a break and surges forward. Wayne Batty controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
54.59
Wes Lampard flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Bastin who brings the ball under control. Paolo Bastin shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.44
2-1Lomano Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Fletcher. With vision, Darren Fletcher plays the ball forward to Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes tries a spectacular long range effort. Colin Walsh gathers the ball up comfortably. Quality keeping!
59.47
Seth Clemence makes a probing pass to Regi Hersi. Regi Hersi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Scott Morris provides some space. He shoots at goal but is denied by Lomano Mcgreal. Excellent save.
60.53
2-1Bradford City have made a substitution with Jamie Southgate replacing Lomano Murray .Peterborough United have made a substitution with Tommy Scholes replacing Lomano Mcgreal .
63.28
Jamie Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Bastin holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Bastin chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Morris. Some good footwork from Scott Morris provides some space. He shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.30
Seth Clemence flicks a high pass forward. Wes Lampard controls it well on his chest. Wes Lampard surges forward with the ball. Wes Lampard shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Tommy Scholes!
67.33
Jamie Southgate darts forward. Jamie Southgate finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
72.13
2-1Ledley Marr hacks Wes Lampard from behind! Ledley Marr is shown the yellow card! Wes Lampard stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.33
Darren Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Craddock. Wes Craddock finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
75.52
Marvin Cope sees Wayne Batty in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Batty flicks a high pass forward to Wes Craddock who brings the ball under control. Wes Craddock shoots from 20 yards but it's drastically wayward!
78.39
Darren Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Trevor Bower. Trevor Bower knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes whips the ball goalwards with his head. Colin Walsh manages to gather it easily.
81.40
Marvin Cope makes a strong solo run forward. Marvin Cope darts forward. Marvin Cope whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Forbes. Alistair Forbes jumps high and flicks the ball with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
83.02
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
4
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50%
50%
Play Area
21.1%
53.9%
25%
Scorers
| Paolo Bastin 12, 39 | Wes Craddock 48 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paolo Bastin of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Colin Walsh (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Harvey Henry (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Seth Clemence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Mike Moncur (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eddie Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wes Lampard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Regi Hersi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lomano Murray (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Shaun Gardner (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paolo Bastin (ATT) |  | 10 |
| 11. | Scott Morris (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Tim Powell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Julian Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lomano Mcgreal (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Marvin Cope (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Lomano Goodwin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Gower (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Wayne Batty (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ralph Kahn (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Darren Fletcher (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Ledley Marr (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Trevor Bower (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Alistair Forbes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Craddock (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Greg Hurst (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Anthony Moffat (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |