Match Report
| Arsenal | Arsenal |  |  | Bradford City | Bradford City | ||||||||||||||||
| Edgar Formosa | Edgar Formosa | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Pius Job | P. Job |  | 80 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Ashley Barton | A. Barton | |||||||||
| Rafael Leon | R. Leon |  | 66 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Abdeliah Garrault | A. Garrault | |||||||||
| Kenichi Watanabe | K. Watanabe |  | 77 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Wagneau Artes | W. Artes | |||||||||
| Yoximar Rosales | Y. Rosales |  | 67 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Eusebio Campedelli | E. Campedelli | |||||||||
| Albrecht Jaschke | A. Jaschke |  | 77 | M | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Marc Riza | M. Riza | |||||||||
| Jose Fortes Nieto | J. Nieto |  | 68 | M | | 6 | | M | 71 | | Ashley Goodwin | A. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Alejandro Pardo | A. Pardo | | 68 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Marvin Butt | M. Butt | |||||||||
| Mile Laybutt | M. Laybutt |  | 74 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Darren Cooke | D. Cooke | |||||||||
| Martin Lucius | M. Lucius |  | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Max Cutler | M. Cutler | |||||||||
| Scott Wright | S. Wright | | 75 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Giampiero Appoloni | G. Appoloni | |||||||||
| Chris Hertog | C. Hertog | | 74 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | George Wright | G. Wright | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Emirates Stadium where Arsenal play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 20,724 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Arsenal are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0Bradford City kick off and get the match underway!
4.12
0-0Ashley Goodwin threads the ball through to Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.27
0-0Mile Laybutt chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Ashley Barton.
9.16
1-0Alejandro Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius goes all the way! Martin Lucius rockets a shot on goal. Martin Lucius scores for Arsenal!!
12.57
Alejandro Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
15.14
1-0Alejandro Pardo makes a probing pass to Scott Wright. Scott Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wagneau Artes.
21.54
Wagneau Artes surges forward with the ball. Wagneau Artes kicks a strong pass forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler knocks in a cross ball towards Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.32
1-0Yoximar Rosales barges into Max Cutler. The referee calls over Yoximar Rosales and warns him to calm down! Max Cutler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.02
Ashley Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Pius Job easily smothers it.
30.14
Albrecht Jaschke passes the ball forward to Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius knocks in a cross ball towards Scott Wright. Scott Wright directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
33.48
Alejandro Pardo passes the ball forward to Scott Wright. Scott Wright goes all the way! Scott Wright shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
39.51
Darren Cooke flicks the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
Scott Wright hacks Eusebio Campedelli from behind! The referee calls over Scott Wright and warns him to calm down! Eusebio Campedelli runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with Arsenal kicking off!
48.05
1-0Ashley Goodwin comes in with a late challenge on Mile Laybutt. Ashley Goodwin is shown the yellow card! Mile Laybutt stretches but gets up unharmed.
53.58
Mile Laybutt knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Barton who gathers it comfortably.
59.53
Ashley Goodwin threads the ball through to Max Cutler. Max Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Pius Job had no chance!! Goal for Bradford City!
63.26
Jose Fortes Nieto controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog goes all the way! Chris Hertog rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.30
Darren Cooke knocks the ball forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler plays a perfect one-two with Giampiero Appoloni and rushes in on goal... Max Cutler tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Pius Job has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
69.58
Abdeliah Garrault passes the ball forward to Ashley Goodwin. Ashley Goodwin makes a probing pass to Max Cutler. Max Cutler shoots from long range but Pius Job is on top of it.
73.25
Marvin Butt makes a probing pass to George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.09
Abdeliah Garrault sees space and advances. Abdeliah Garrault makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.01
Marvin Butt knocks the ball forward to Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni whips in a cross ball towards George Wright. George Wright directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pius Job manages to gather it comfortably.
81.46
Kenichi Watanabe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Pardo. Alejandro Pardo makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Riza.
83.54
Ashley Goodwin passes the ball forward to George Wright. George Wright goes all the way! George Wright shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
84.42
Wagneau Artes chips the ball to his team mate, Ashley Goodwin. Ashley Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright whips in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Pius Job manages to keep it out.
85.49
Jose Fortes Nieto passes the ball forward to Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.40
Wagneau Artes kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Cooke. Darren Cooke passes the ball forward to George Wright. George Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni heads the ball goalwards. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
4
7
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
46.1%
53.9%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%
Scorers
| Martin Lucius 9 Chris Hertog 63 | Giampiero Appoloni 60, 87 Max Cutler 66 |