Match Report


Bradford CityBradford City     Ipswich TownIpswich Town
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Neil RitchieN. Ritchie59
G
1
G
63Michael StandingM. Standing
Tomas VieiraT. Vieira66
D
2
D
74Seth LinekerS. Lineker
Guy LandreauG. Landreau62
D
captain3
D
66Sandro De SoleS. De Sole
John BartonJ. Barton58
D
4
D
55Carl RankinC. Rankin
Stuart CollinsS. Collins58
D
5
D
53Danny ThirlwellD. Thirlwell
Noel UpsonN. Upson60
M
6captain
M
73Liam StockdaleL. Stockdale
Jimmy PensalfiniJ. Pensalfini54
M
7
M
67Ivan VickersI. Vickers
Neil Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips71
A
8
M
67Aloisio BardonA. Bardon
Alejandro LopezA. Lopez68
A
9
A
69Houssin KachloulH. Kachloul
Carlton MilliganC. Milligan48
A
10
A
62Marc RummeniggeM. Rummenigge
Danny TerryD. Terry47
A
11
A
54Paul DiakiteP. Diakite
 
Tarik DouchezT. Douchez54
D
12
M
67David NodariD. Nodari
Alun LawrenceA. Lawrence50
G
13
M
63Garry TelferG. Telfer
Steven RobinsonS. Robinson49
M
14
M
55Marvin JohnsonM. Johnson

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Ipswich Town. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ipswich Town appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Defoe.


0.00
Bradford City kick off the first half!
2.35
Sandro De Sole flicks a high ball forward to Aloisio Bardon who takes it down. Aloisio Bardon threads the ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul heads the ball goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Houssin Kachloul!
10.56
Sandro De Sole makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Liam Stockdale. Liam Stockdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.14
Noel Upson comes in with a late challenge on Aloisio Bardon. The referee calls over Noel Upson and warns him to calm down! Aloisio Bardon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
18.53
Carl Rankin knocks the ball to his team mate, Aloisio Bardon. Aloisio Bardon chips the ball to his team mate, Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tomas Vieira.
22.48
Ivan Vickers flicks a high pass forward. Marc Rummenigge collects the pass. Marc Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.42
Sandro De Sole flicks a high pass forward to Aloisio Bardon who brings the ball under control. With some swift thinking, Aloisio Bardon plays the ball forward to Marc Rummenigge. Marc Rummenigge finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
33.16
Sandro De Sole runs forward with the ball. Sandro De Sole controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite plays a quick one-two with Marc Rummenigge and rushes in on goal... Paul Diakite takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.10
Aloisio Bardon runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aloisio Bardon shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.03
Jimmy Pensalfini kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez shoots from 20 yards but slams it into the crowd!
42.43
With imagination, Ivan Vickers plays the ball forward to Houssin Kachloul. Houssin Kachloul knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Neil Ritchie who gathers it comfortably.
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. Ipswich Town also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players seem much more motivated whilst the Ipswich Town players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Ipswich Town get the second half underway!
47.09
Guy Landreau threads the ball through to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini passes the ball forward to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.19
Jimmy Pensalfini flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Michael Standing who gathers it comfortably.
53.45
Aloisio Bardon makes a beautiful solo run. Aloisio Bardon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.40
Jimmy Pensalfini brings the ball forward. Jimmy Pensalfini whips in a cross ball towards Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez beats his man to it with a header his aim is horrendously poor!
57.52
Liam Stockdale barges into Jimmy Pensalfini. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jimmy Pensalfini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.50
Bradford City have made a substitution with Steven Robinson replacing Jimmy Pensalfini .Ipswich Town have made a substitution with Garry Telfer replacing Marc Rummenigge .
63.12
Liam Stockdale makes a high pass forward. Garry Telfer shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Garry Telfer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
66.18
Noel Upson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Upson tries a spectacular long range effort but slams it into the crowd!
69.33
Noel Upson knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Neil Wright-Phillips is offside!
77.38
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and Alun Lawrence replacing Alejandro Lopez .
78.46
Steven Robinson knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry whips in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
83.04
With intelligent imagination, Noel Upson plays the ball forward to Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Michael Standing reads it well. Great save!
85.09
Ivan Vickers threads a neat ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.59
Sandro De Sole hits a low pass to Aloisio Bardon. Aloisio Bardon threads the ball through to Paul Diakite. Paul Diakite knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Barton.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Bradford City

Ipswich Town
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
35.9%
64.1%
Play Area
26.6%
48.4%
25%

Scorers
Neil Wright-Phillips 78
Houssin Kachloul 2
Paul Diakite 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Paul Diakite of Ipswich Town

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

1.Michael Standing (GK)
6
2.Seth Lineker (DEF)
6
3.Sandro De Sole (DEF)
7
4.Carl Rankin (DEF)
6
5.Danny Thirlwell (DEF)
6
6.Liam Stockdale (MID)yellow card
5
7.Ivan Vickers (MID)
7
8.Aloisio Bardon (MID)
7
9.Houssin Kachloul (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Marc Rummenigge (ATT)
6
11.Paul Diakite (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.David Nodari (MID)
0
13.Garry Telfer (MID)
6
14.Marvin Johnson (MID)
0