Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Milton Keynes Dons | Milton Keynes Dons | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Walsh | C. Walsh |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Nigel Shields | N. Shields | |||||||||
| Harvey Henry | H. Henry | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 46 | | Adam Delaney | A. Delaney | |||||||||
| Seth Clemence | S. Clemence | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 40 | | Simon Pearson | S. Pearson | |||||||||
| Mike Moncur | M. Moncur | | 46 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Duncan Le Saux | D. Le Saux | ||||||||
| Eddie Guppy | E. Guppy | | 45 | D | | 5 | | D | 36 | | Billy Joachim | B. Joachim | |||||||||
| Wes Lampard | W. Lampard | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 48 | | Carlton Edworthy | C. Edworthy | |||||||||
| Regi Hersi | R. Hersi |  | 53 | M | | 7 | | | M | 38 | | Wes Delaney | W. Delaney | ||||||||
| Lomano Murray | L. Murray | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 38 |  | David Pinto | D. Pinto | |||||||||
| Shaun Gardner | S. Gardner | | 50 | M | | 9 | | M | 38 | | Spencer Chadwick | S. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Paolo Bastin | P. Bastin | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 54 | | Richard Barton | R. Barton | |||||||||
| Scott Morris | S. Morris | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 43 | | Ivan Lawrence | I. Lawrence | |||||||||
| Tim Powell | T. Powell | | 47 | A | | 12 | | A | 42 | | Marcus Evans | M. Evans | |||||||||
| Jamie Southgate | J. Southgate | | 47 | M | | 13 | | A | 39 | | Billy Thatcher | B. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Julian Boyd | J. Boyd | | 45 | A | | 14 | | A | 38 | | Syd Stamp | S. Stamp | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Milton Keynes Dons. A crowd of 2,643 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Stockdale.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Bradford City and Milton Keynes Dons are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Danny Stockdale.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Milton Keynes Dons kick off!
8.43
0-0Without breaking stride, Wes Delaney plays the ball forward to Richard Barton. Richard Barton tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.44
Showing composure, Carlton Edworthy plays the ball forward to Richard Barton. Richard Barton shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
10.40
0-0Wes Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Morris knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Le Saux.
12.30
1-0Harvey Henry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Shaun Gardner. Shaun Gardner makes a simple pass to Scott Morris. Scott Morris finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Nigel Shields has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
15.53
Regi Hersi makes an attacking run forward. Regi Hersi shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
22.55
Regi Hersi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.03
Regi Hersi passes the ball forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
27.01
Lomano Murray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris finds some space and shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
36.02
1-0David Pinto catches Lomano Murray on the ankles. The referee warns David Pinto to calm down! Lomano Murray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.23
Carlton Edworthy flicks a high pass forward. Richard Barton controls it well on his chest. Richard Barton controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
40.22
Lomano Murray flicks a high pass forward to Paolo Bastin who brings the ball neatly under control. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nigel Shields who gathers it comfortably.
44.02
Mike Moncur flicks the ball to his team mate, Lomano Murray. Lomano Murray flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Morris. Scott Morris finds some space and shoots from distance. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
Eddie Guppy sees space and advances. Eddie Guppy makes a probing pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin shoots from 25 yards. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Bradford City are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Milton Keynes Dons also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
53.49
Eddie Guppy flicks a high pass forward to Regi Hersi who brings the ball under control. Regi Hersi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.52
1-0David Pinto flicks a high pass forward to Ivan Lawrence who brings the ball under control. Ivan Lawrence tries a spectacular long range effort. Colin Walsh gets down and covers it.
59.58
Wes Lampard takes a short throw-in bringing Regi Hersi into play. Regi Hersi flicks a high ball forward to Paolo Bastin who takes it down. Paolo Bastin shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
60.36
1-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Jamie Southgate replacing Lomano Murray .Milton Keynes Dons have made a substitution with Billy Thatcher replacing Carlton Edworthy .
61.41
Seth Clemence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wes Lampard. Wes Lampard flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Morris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
66.39
Jamie Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris collects the pass. Scott Morris finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
67.26
Jamie Southgate receives the ball from a throw-in from Regi Hersi. Jamie Southgate hits a low pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Simon Pearson.
71.37
1-0Scott Morris clumsily knocks into Duncan Le Saux. Scott Morris is warned by the referee! Duncan Le Saux carries on, but is struggling a bit.
72.42
Jamie Southgate flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Scott Morris controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
83.02
Shaun Gardner threads a neat ball through to Scott Morris. Scott Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin makes a looping header on goal. Nigel Shields is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
10
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61%
39%
Play Area
22%
46.3%
31.7%
Scorers
| Scott Morris 12 Paolo Bastin 83 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Scott Morris 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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Wes Lampard (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Regi Hersi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Lomano Murray (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Shaun Gardner (MID) | 7 | |
| 10. | Paolo Bastin (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Scott Morris (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tim Powell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 14. | Julian Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Nigel Shields (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Simon Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Duncan Le Saux (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Billy Joachim (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Carlton Edworthy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Wes Delaney (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | David Pinto (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Spencer Chadwick (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Richard Barton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ivan Lawrence (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Marcus Evans (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Billy Thatcher (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Syd Stamp (ATT) | 0 | |