Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     BlackpoolBlackpool
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Colin WalshC. Walsh45
G
1captain
G
45Danny PattersonD. Patterson
Harvey HenryH. Henry51
D
2
D
42Spencer BoatengS. Boateng
Seth ClemenceS. Clemence47
D
3
D
41Harvey BattyH. Batty
Mike MoncurM. Moncur46
D
captain4
D
39Les MortensenL. Mortensen
Eddie GuppyE. Guppy45
D
5
D
37Peter UpsonP. Upson
Wes LampardW. Lampard58
M
6
M
46Ronnie FletcherR. Fletcher
Regi HersiR. Hersi53
M
7
M
45Chris MossC. Moss
Lomano MurrayL. Murray53
M
8
A
47Del MilburnD. Milburn
Shaun GardnerS. Gardner50
M
9
A
42Carlton MercerC. Mercer
Paolo BastinP. Bastin48
A
10
A
41Eddie GrondinE. Grondin
Scott MorrisS. Morris47
A
11
A
38Marcus SalakoM. Salako
 
Tim PowellT. Powell47
A
12
M
43Terry WainwrightT. Wainwright
Jamie SouthgateJ. Southgate47
M
13
M
42Robert MacleanR. Maclean
Julian BoydJ. Boyd45
A
14
M
41Tim BastinT. Bastin

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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Blackpool. A crowd of 2,448 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 Robbie Barmby.


0.00
Blackpool kick off!
4.46
Chris Moss flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Mercer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Colin Walsh!
10.11
Carlton Mercer barges into Harvey Henry. Carlton Mercer is shown the yellow card! Harvey Henry carries on, but is struggling a bit.
14.19
Peter Upson decides to run forward with the ball. Peter Upson flicks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eddie Guppy.
18.31
Shaun Gardner takes it forward alone. Shaun Gardner lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
22.56
Harvey Batty threads a neat ball through to Ronnie Fletcher. Ronnie Fletcher laces a through ball forward to Del Milburn. Del Milburn knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Walsh who gathers it comfortably.
27.49
Wes Lampard flicks a high ball forward to Scott Morris who takes it down. Scott Morris shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
30.19
Lomano Murray takes it forward alone. Lomano Murray shoots from 20 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.27
Scott Morris catches Les Mortensen on the ankles. Scott Morris is shown the yellow card! Les Mortensen runs off the knock.
36.13
Harvey Batty makes a high pass forward. Ronnie Fletcher shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Ronnie Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako shoots from 25 yards but Colin Walsh is on top of it.
38.36
Chris Moss kicks a strong pass forward to Carlton Mercer. Carlton Mercer shoots from distance. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
39.53
Regi Hersi knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
40.20
Ronnie Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Mercer holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Mercer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Moncur.
42.50
Regi Hersi flicks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

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
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
55.26
Harvey Batty gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Marcus Salako shoots from distance but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
59.01
Shaun Gardner plays the ball forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
60.09
Bradford City have made a substitution with Jamie Southgate replacing Lomano Murray .Blackpool have made 3 substitutions with Terry Wainwright replacing Harvey Batty, Robert Maclean replacing Chris Moss and Tim Bastin replacing Carlton Mercer .
61.15
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
63.35
Spencer Boateng clumsily knocks into Scott Morris. The referee calls over Spencer Boateng and warns him to calm down! Scott Morris runs off the knock.
65.03
Wes Lampard takes a quick throw-in. Regi Hersi chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
71.17
Robert Maclean flicks a high pass forward to Del Milburn who brings the ball under control. Del Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Marcus Salako. Marcus Salako is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
72.32
Shaun Gardner changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Shaun Gardner knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Morris. Scott Morris connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
73.31
Jamie Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.12
Wes Lampard makes a simple pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.09
Shaun Gardner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Terry Wainwright.
79.50
Showing composure, Regi Hersi laces a weighted ball forward to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin runs straight at the defence! Paolo Bastin shoots from just inside the box but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.22
Seeing a gap ahead, Les Mortensen plays the ball forward to Robert Maclean. Robert Maclean sees space and advances. Robert Maclean controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
89.35
Wes Lampard knocks the ball forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
90.00
Les Mortensen makes a probing pass to Robert Maclean. With great vision, Robert Maclean plays the ball forward to Eddie Grondin. Eddie Grondin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Blackpool
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
1
3
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
55.1%
44.9%
Play Area
21.8%
41%
37.2%

Scorers
Paolo Bastin 18

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Gardner of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Colin Walsh (GK)
7
2.Harvey Henry (DEF)
6
3.Seth Clemence (DEF)
6
4.Mike Moncur (DEF)
6
5.Eddie Guppy (DEF)
6
6.Wes Lampard (MID)
7
7.Regi Hersi (MID)
7
8.Lomano Murray (MID)
6
9.Shaun Gardner (MID)
9
10.Paolo Bastin (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Scott Morris (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Tim Powell (ATT)
0
13.Jamie Southgate (MID)
6
14.Julian Boyd (ATT)
0

1.Danny Patterson (GK)
6
2.Spencer Boateng (DEF)
5
3.Harvey Batty (DEF)
7
4.Les Mortensen (DEF)
6
5.Peter Upson (DEF)
6
6.Ronnie Fletcher (MID)
7
7.Chris Moss (MID)
6
8.Del Milburn (ATT)
6
9.Carlton Mercer (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Eddie Grondin (ATT)
6
11.Marcus Salako (ATT)
6
 
12.Terry Wainwright (MID)
6
13.Robert Maclean (MID)
7
14.Tim Bastin (MID)
6