Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Adams Park where Wycombe Wanderers play host to Bradford City. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wycombe Wanderers are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jason Neville.


0.00
Wycombe Wanderers get the match underway!
2.01
Morgan Locatelli chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton James. Carlton James knocks the ball forward to Henry Bower. Henry Bower hits a low pass to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Great save!
3.44
With vision, Regi Hersi plays the ball forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Paolo Bastin. Del Moore comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
4.55
Del Moore flicks a high ball forward to Carlton James who takes it down. Carlton James sees Henry Bower in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Henry Bower shoots from 25 yards. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.32
Mike Moncur sees Regi Hersi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Regi Hersi kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin finds some space and shoots from distance. Brendan Taylor easily gets down and covers it.
10.23
Del Moore makes a probing pass to Alberto Simonsen. Alberto Simonsen knocks the ball to his team mate, Henry Bower. Henry Bower shoots from outside the area but it flies well off target!
12.16
Arnauld Bianco chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton James. Carlton James sees Ronnie Sharpe in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ronnie Sharpe finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
16.58
Shaun Gardner makes a probing pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
22.12
Henry Bower comes in with a late challenge on Seth Clemence. The referee calls over Henry Bower and shows him a yellow card! Seth Clemence runs off the knock.
24.16
Carlton James passes the ball forward to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe lofts in a cross ball towards Henry Bower. Henry Bower knocks the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
27.50
Arnauld Bianco flicks a high ball forward to Carlton James who takes it down. Carlton James passes the ball forward to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but it is shockingly off target!
28.05
Del Moore hits a long diagonal ball forward. Alan McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
33.37
Mike Moncur chips the ball to his team mate, Shaun Gardner. Shaun Gardner sees a break and surges forward. Shaun Gardner finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
39.05
Carlton James makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Henry Bower. Henry Bower sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wycombe Wanderers appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
49.40
Arnauld Bianco knocks the ball to his team mate, Syd Grant. Syd Grant flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Sharpe holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Sharpe sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
51.23
Regi Hersi hits a low pass to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.52
Lomano Murray catches Syd Grant on the ankles. Lomano Murray is warned by the referee! Syd Grant stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.20
Arnauld Bianco sees Syd Grant in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Syd Grant changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Syd Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
59.10
Regi Hersi barges into Les Barrett. The referee brings Regi Hersi to one side and gives him a warning! Les Barrett hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.04
Bradford City have made a substitution with Jamie Southgate replacing Lomano Murray .
65.51
Jamie Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Morris. Scott Morris knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.43
Les Barrett knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Sharpe. Ronnie Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
75.39
With a delightful solo run, Carlton James stretches the opposition's defence. Carlton James controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
79.58
Henry Bower barges into Mike Moncur. The referee brings Henry Bower to one side and gives him a warning! Mike Moncur stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.17
Morgan Locatelli flicks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Simonsen. Alberto Simonsen brings the ball forward. Alberto Simonsen cuts inside the box! Alberto Simonsen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.01
Wes Lampard threads a neat ball through to Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Brendan Taylor manages to gather it comfortably.
84.17
Seth Clemence brings the ball forward. Seth Clemence knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin shoots from long range. Brendan Taylor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
87.46
Regi Hersi runs straight at the opposition's defence. Regi Hersi knocks in a cross ball towards Paolo Bastin. Paolo Bastin rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Brendan Taylor didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
90.00
Syd Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Alan McManaman. Alan McManaman rushes past Eddie Guppy! Alan McManaman comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but somehow Harvey Henry happens to be in the right place to block it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
11
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
60.8%
39.2%
Play Area
29.1%
43%
27.8%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Carlton James of Wycombe Wanderers

Match Ratings
1.Brendan Taylor (GK)
7
2.Morgan Locatelli (DEF)
6
3.Arnauld Bianco (DEF)
7
4.Del Moore (DEF)
6
5.Alberto Simonsen (MID)
7
6.Carlton James (MID)goal scored
9
7.Syd Grant (MID)
7
8.Les Barrett (MID)
6
9.Alan McManaman (ATT)
6
10.Ronnie Sharpe (ATT)
6
11.Henry Bower (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Paul Cope (GK)
0
13.Matt Adams (MID)
0
14.Gary Hansen (DEF)
0

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