Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Scunthorpe United | Scunthorpe United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Colin Walsh | C. Walsh |  | 45 | G |  | 1 | | G | 43 | | Teddy Beattie | T. Beattie | |||||||||
| Harvey Henry | H. Henry | | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Joe Owen | J. Owen | |||||||||
| Seth Clemence | S. Clemence | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 50 | | Graham Butt | G. Butt | |||||||||
| Mike Moncur | M. Moncur | | 46 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 46 | | Alun Ince | A. Ince | ||||||||
| Eddie Guppy | E. Guppy | | 45 | D | | 5 | | M | 45 | | Martin Ripley | M. Ripley | |||||||||
| Wes Lampard | W. Lampard | | 58 | M | | 6 | | M | 42 | | Jonathan Clemence | J. Clemence | |||||||||
| Regi Hersi | R. Hersi |  | 53 | M | | 7 | | | M | 41 | | Terry Southgate | T. Southgate | ||||||||
| Lomano Murray | L. Murray | | 53 | M | | 8 | | M | 36 | | Daniele Copping | D. Copping | |||||||||
| Shaun Gardner | S. Gardner | | 50 | M | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Ruel Redknapp | R. Redknapp | |||||||||
| Paolo Bastin | P. Bastin | | 48 | A | | 10 | | A | 52 | | Oleg Barrett | O. Barrett | |||||||||
| Scott Morris | S. Morris | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 47 | | David Moncur | D. Moncur | |||||||||
| Tim Powell | T. Powell | | 47 | A | | 12 | | A | 44 | | Alistair Bridge | A. Bridge | |||||||||
| Jamie Southgate | J. Southgate | | 47 | M | | 13 | | A | 44 | | Jermaine Hurst | J. Hurst | |||||||||
| Julian Boyd | J. Boyd | | 45 | A | | 14 | | D | 43 | | Gavin Eadie | G. Eadie | |||||||||
 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 Scunthorpe United. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
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 Scunthorpe United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Rufus.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
2.05
0-0Terry Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp runs straight at the defence! Ruel Redknapp cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but slams it into the crowd!
3.31
Jonathan Clemence makes a probing pass to David Moncur. David Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp directs the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
6.30
1-0Mike Moncur decides to run forward with the ball. With a delightful solo run, Mike Moncur stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Moncur lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.55
Regi Hersi flicks a high pass forward. Scott Morris collects the pass. Scott Morris lofts in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
14.57
2-0With a delightful solo run, Lomano Murray stretches the opposition's defence. Lomano Murray shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
15.19
Regi Hersi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Regi Hersi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
16.58
With vision, Lomano Murray plays the ball forward to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin shoots from 25 yards. Teddy Beattie gets down and covers it.
20.33
Showing composure, Martin Ripley laces a through ball forward to David Moncur. David Moncur tries a spectacular long range effort. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
22.26
Terry Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Oleg Barrett. Oleg Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Ruel Redknapp controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Ruel Redknapp strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
26.11
Eddie Guppy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lomano Murray. Lomano Murray passes the ball forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
27.33
Lomano Murray flicks a high ball forward to Scott Morris who takes it down. Scott Morris shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
28.39
33.32
Terry Southgate makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp edges inside the box! Ruel Redknapp makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
40.39
Harvey Henry kicks a strong pass forward to Regi Hersi. Regi Hersi knocks the ball forward to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin shoots from long range but it rises well off target!
44.01
Eddie Guppy threads a neat ball through to Lomano Murray. Lomano Murray flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Bastin controls it well on his chest. Paolo Bastin shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Scunthorpe United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Scunthorpe United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Scunthorpe United start the second half!
47.37
2-0Scott Morris hacks Joe Owen from behind! Scott Morris is shown the yellow card! Joe Owen hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.42
2-0Joe Owen flicks a high pass forward to Daniele Copping who brings the ball under control. Daniele Copping runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Daniele Copping knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Henry.
51.52
Mike Moncur clumsily knocks into David Moncur. Mike Moncur is shown the yellow card! David Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
51.52
2-0Free kick to Scunthorpe United just outside the area...
53.32
Oleg Barrett takes a stuttering run up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
59.15
Mike Moncur takes it forward alone. Mike Moncur makes a probing pass to Scott Morris. Scott Morris tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.40
2-0Bradford City have made a substitution with Jamie Southgate replacing Lomano Murray .Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Gavin Eadie replacing David Moncur .
61.41
Alun Ince plays the ball forward to Martin Ripley. Martin Ripley knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Harvey Henry.
65.31
2-0Joe Owen catches Paolo Bastin on the ankles. Joe Owen is shown the yellow card! Paolo Bastin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
73.21
Eddie Guppy flicks a high ball forward to Wes Lampard who takes it down. Wes Lampard changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Wes Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Morris. Scott Morris makes a deft header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
75.17
Shaun Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
77.21
Scunthorpe United have made a substitution with Jermaine Hurst replacing Joe Owen .
81.17
Jamie Southgate threads the ball through to Scott Morris. Scott Morris shoots from 25 yards but it slams into the crowd!
84.50
Wes Lampard takes it forward alone. Wes Lampard tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
85.09
Graham Butt flicks a high ball forward to Terry Southgate who takes it down. Terry Southgate controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruel Redknapp. Ruel Redknapp rushes past Mike Moncur! Ruel Redknapp strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It's there!! Colin Walsh has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
10
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
48.1%
51.9%
Play Area
26%
41.6%
32.5%
Scorers
| Paolo Bastin 6, 10 | Ruel Redknapp 85 |
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) |  | 7 |
| 5. | Eddie Guppy (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Wes Lampard (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Regi Hersi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Lomano Murray (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Shaun Gardner (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Paolo Bastin (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Scott Morris (ATT) | | 6 |
| 12. | Tim Powell (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jamie Southgate (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Julian Boyd (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Beattie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Joe Owen (DEF) | | 5 |
| 3. | Graham Butt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Alun Ince (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Martin Ripley (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Clemence (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Terry Southgate (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Daniele Copping (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ruel Redknapp (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Oleg Barrett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | David Moncur (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alistair Bridge (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Jermaine Hurst (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Gavin Eadie (DEF) | 6 | |