Match Report
| Manchester United | Manchester United |  |  | Bradford City | Bradford City | ||||||||||||||||
| Adam Williams | Adam Williams | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Yannis Saravakos | Y. Saravakos |  | 76 | G |  | 1 | | G | 62 |  | Ashley Barton | A. Barton | |||||||||
| Marvin Wright | M. Wright | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 70 |  | Abdeliah Garrault | A. Garrault | |||||||||
| Bradley Vivas | B. Vivas |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 69 | | Wagneau Artes | W. Artes | |||||||||
| León Cabezas | L. Cabezas |  | 83 | D | | 4 | | D | 69 |  | Eusebio Campedelli | E. Campedelli | |||||||||
| Abdoulaye Gnohere | A. Gnohere |  | 77 | D | | 5 | | D | 64 | | Marc Riza | M. Riza | |||||||||
| Lourenço Rosas | L. Rosas |  | 73 | M | | 6 | | M | 72 | | Marvin Butt | M. Butt | |||||||||
| Martin Budan | M. Budan |  | 75 | M | | 7 | | M | 71 | | Ashley Goodwin | A. Goodwin | |||||||||
| Sean Viduka | S. Viduka | | 74 | M | | 8 | | M | 69 | | Darren Cooke | D. Cooke | |||||||||
| Egutu Okocha | E. Okocha |  | 79 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Max Cutler | M. Cutler | |||||||||
| Del Newby | D. Newby | | 72 | A | | 10 | | A | 71 | | Giampiero Appoloni | G. Appoloni | |||||||||
| Rachid Zerara | R. Zerara |  | 80 | A | | 11 | | A | 70 | | George Wright | G. Wright | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Old Trafford where Manchester United play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 19,257 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Manchester United and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Manchester United and Bradford City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Bradford City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.00
1-0León Cabezas knocks the ball forward to Martin Budan. Martin Budan makes a probing pass to Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara knocks in a cross ball towards Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
9.08
1-0Ashley Goodwin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Bradley Vivas.
10.29
Marvin Butt kicks a strong pass forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Abdoulaye Gnohere.
12.10
1-0Martin Budan makes a simple pass to Del Newby. Del Newby plays a perfect one-two with Rachid Zerara and rushes in on goal... Del Newby tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Ashley Barton!
14.51
1-0Lourenço Rosas threads the ball through to Del Newby. Del Newby plays a perfect one-two with Egutu Okocha and rushes in on goal... Del Newby cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
18.49
1-0Wagneau Artes barges into Egutu Okocha. Wagneau Artes is shown the yellow card! Egutu Okocha hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.02
Wagneau Artes knocks the ball forward to Marvin Butt. Marvin Butt passes the ball forward to George Wright. George Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
26.58
Marvin Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.23
1-0Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
33.35
Bradley Vivas knocks the ball to his team mate, Sean Viduka. Sean Viduka threads the ball through to Del Newby. Del Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Ashley Barton manages to gather it comfortably.
36.30
Bradley Vivas controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lourenço Rosas. Lourenço Rosas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Barton who gathers it comfortably.
38.18
Darren Cooke passes the ball forward to George Wright. George Wright shoots from distance but somehow Yannis Saravakos manages to keep it out.
39.02
Ashley Goodwin passes the ball forward to Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni goes all the way! Giampiero Appoloni shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
42.06
Wagneau Artes passes the ball forward to Marvin Butt. Marvin Butt threads the ball through to Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni knocks in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester United kick off the second half!
47.47
Martin Budan makes a probing pass to Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara knocks in a cross ball towards Del Newby. Del Newby directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ashley Barton manages to keep it out.
49.49
Marvin Butt knocks the ball forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler whips in a cross ball towards George Wright. George Wright heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Yannis Saravakos.
57.35
Sean Viduka knocks the ball forward to Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ashley Barton manages to keep it out.
63.10
León Cabezas knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Budan. Martin Budan threads the ball through to Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara plays a perfect one-two with Egutu Okocha and rushes in on goal... Rachid Zerara cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.35
Marvin Wright knocks the ball forward to Lourenço Rosas. Lourenço Rosas brings the ball forward. Lourenço Rosas lofts in a cross ball towards Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.41
1-0Lourenço Rosas sees a break and surges forward. Lourenço Rosas makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Newby but he's offside!
75.46
Lourenço Rosas makes a probing pass to Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara lofts in a cross ball towards Del Newby. Del Newby is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.15
Manchester United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
84.47
Sean Viduka threads the ball through to Egutu Okocha. Egutu Okocha makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rachid Zerara. Rachid Zerara cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rachid Zerara!
87.34
Marvin Butt advances with the ball. Marvin Butt knocks in a cross ball towards George Wright. George Wright directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.56
Marvin Butt chips the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
7
3
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.5%
42.5%
Play Area
30.1%
47.9%
21.9%
Scorers