Match Report


AFC BournemouthAFC Bournemouth     Bradford CityBradford City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Gregorio GarridoG. Garrido66
G
1
G
59Neil RitchieN. Ritchie
Spencer PerryS. Perry67
D
2
D
66Tomas VieiraT. Vieira
Rio McleodR. Mcleod66
D
3captain
D
62Guy LandreauG. Landreau
Jimmy TarantinoJ. Tarantino52
D
captain4
D
58John BartonJ. Barton
Dean GrayD. Gray70
M
5
D
58Stuart CollinsS. Collins
Teddy NichollsT. Nicholls63
M
6
M
60Noel UpsonN. Upson
Julian BaileyJ. Bailey62
M
7
M
54Jimmy PensalfiniJ. Pensalfini
Shaun WeaverS. Weaver59
M
8
A
71Neil Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips
Syd SharpeS. Sharpe64
A
9
A
68Alejandro LopezA. Lopez
Max JosephM. Joseph63
A
10
A
48Carlton MilliganC. Milligan
Gianfranco CannarsaG. Cannarsa58
A
11
A
47Danny TerryD. Terry
 
Omer HoweyO. Howey56
G
12
D
54Tarik DouchezT. Douchez
Frank BurgessF. Burgess56
M
13
G
50Alun LawrenceA. Lawrence
Tommy PottsT. Potts54
M
14
M
49Steven RobinsonS. Robinson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Vitality Stadium where AFC Bournemouth play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,442 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
AFC Bournemouth are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Sinclair.


0.00
Bradford City get the match underway!
2.24
Jimmy Pensalfini barges into Julian Bailey. The referee calls over Jimmy Pensalfini and warns him to calm down! Julian Bailey stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.41
Jimmy Pensalfini threads a neat ball through to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
10.06
Teddy Nicholls makes a simple pass to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Neil Ritchie comfortably smothers it!
21.17
Julian Bailey sees Gianfranco Cannarsa in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gianfranco Cannarsa lofts in a cross ball towards Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
24.50
Julian Bailey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gianfranco Cannarsa. Gianfranco Cannarsa knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.36
John Barton flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini sees a break and surges forward. Jimmy Pensalfini lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
30.27
Shaun Weaver sees space and advances. Shaun Weaver shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
34.52
Noel Upson takes it forward alone. Noel Upson shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Gregorio Garrido manages to gather it effortlessly.
36.46
Neil Wright-Phillips comes in with a late challenge on Rio Mcleod. The referee brings Neil Wright-Phillips to one side and gives him a warning! Rio Mcleod stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.45
Teddy Nicholls knocks the ball forward to Max Joseph. Max Joseph plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Cannarsa and stumbles forward towards the goal... Max Joseph makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
40.46
John Barton hits a low pass to Noel Upson. Noel Upson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jimmy Tarantino.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. AFC Bournemouth appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half. The AFC Bournemouth players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
AFC Bournemouth start the second half!
54.39
Jimmy Pensalfini hits a low pass to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan directs the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
57.16
Dean Gray knocks the ball forward to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe makes a defence splitting pass to Gianfranco Cannarsa. John Barton hacks Gianfranco Cannarsa from behind! Gianfranco Cannarsa appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
61.02
Dean Gray makes a simple pass to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe plays a scrappy one-two with Gianfranco Cannarsa and advances towards the goal... Syd Sharpe muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
65.09
Jimmy Pensalfini knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry beats his man to it with a header but is denied by Jimmy Tarantino. Excellent block.
66.31
Jimmy Pensalfini kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez cuts inside the box! Alejandro Lopez tries a spectacular strike but it curls horrendously wide!
69.09
Rio Mcleod makes a simple pass to Teddy Nicholls. Teddy Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Syd Sharpe. Syd Sharpe controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
72.13
Teddy Nicholls takes it forward alone. Teddy Nicholls shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
75.04
Noel Upson barges into Teddy Nicholls. Noel Upson is given a warning by the referee! Teddy Nicholls stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.30
AFC Bournemouth have made 3 substitutions with Omer Howey replacing Spencer Perry, Frank Burgess replacing Shaun Weaver and Tommy Potts replacing Syd Sharpe .Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and Alun Lawrence replacing Alejandro Lopez .
84.58
Jimmy Pensalfini plays the ball forward to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan makes a deft header but it's a lousy effort!
90.00
Jimmy Pensalfini sees Neil Wright-Phillips in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

AFC Bournemouth

Bradford City
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
27.6%
43.4%
28.9%

Scorers
Syd Sharpe 69
Neil Wright-Phillips 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Syd Sharpe of AFC Bournemouth

Match Ratings
1.Gregorio Garrido (GK)
6
2.Spencer Perry (DEF)
6
3.Rio Mcleod (DEF)
7
4.Jimmy Tarantino (DEF)
6
5.Dean Gray (MID)
6
6.Teddy Nicholls (MID)
8
7.Julian Bailey (MID)
8
8.Shaun Weaver (MID)
7
9.Syd Sharpe (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Max Joseph (ATT)
6
11.Gianfranco Cannarsa (ATT)
6
 
12.Omer Howey (GK)
6
13.Frank Burgess (MID)
6
14.Tommy Potts (MID)
6

1.Neil Ritchie (GK)
7
2.Tomas Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Guy Landreau (DEF)
6
4.John Barton (DEF)
6
5.Stuart Collins (DEF)
6
6.Noel Upson (MID)
7
7.Jimmy Pensalfini (MID)
8
8.Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT)goal scored
9
9.Alejandro Lopez (ATT)
7
10.Carlton Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Danny Terry (ATT)
6
 
12.Tarik Douchez (DEF)
6
13.Alun Lawrence (GK)
6
14.Steven Robinson (MID)
0