Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 9,047 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 5-2-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graham Beresford.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Nottingham Forest kicking off!
3.53
0-0Richard Kanu makes a probing pass to Paul Philips. Paul Philips brings the ball forward. Paul Philips makes a great pass forward. Edward Fortune runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
6.45
0-1Thomas Mahouvé makes a probing pass to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Sheringham. With a superhuman jump, Marvin Sheringham connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.22
0-1Paul Philips knocks the ball forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli lofts in a cross ball towards Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
16.19
Paul Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Sheringham. Some good footwork from Marvin Sheringham provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
24.02
Jimmy Pensalfini knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. With a superhuman jump, Neil Wright-Phillips connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Wright-Phillips!
34.56
Noel Ripley threads a neat ball through to Paul Philips. Paul Philips runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Philips shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
40.57
Noel Upson knocks the ball forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.25
Paul Philips runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paul Philips shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.27
1-2John Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Upson. Noel Upson makes a simple pass to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez shoots from 20 yards but Kieron Kasper reads it well. Good save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Nottingham Forest also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Bradford City kick off!
47.10
Noel Ripley pushes mid-way up the pitch. Noel Ripley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune shoots from 20 yards. What a cracker!! Neil Ritchie had no chance!! Goal for Nottingham Forest!
55.04
Jimmy Pensalfini sees Alejandro Lopez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alejandro Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips makes a deft header his aim is horrendously poor!
57.57
With great vision, Richard Kanu plays the ball forward to Paul Philips. Paul Philips sees Marvin Sheringham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marvin Sheringham makes a probing pass to Edward Fortune but he's offside!
60.53
1-3Bradford City have made a substitution with Steven Robinson replacing Jimmy Pensalfini .
61.60
Stuart Collins knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Robinson. Steven Robinson advances with the ball. Steven Robinson whips in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Kieron Kasper manages to gather it.
65.21
Guy Landreau knocks the ball to his team mate, Steven Robinson. Steven Robinson hits a low pass to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
72.08
1-3Steven Robinson threads a neat ball through to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Graham Galli.
73.48
Steven Robinson chips the ball to his team mate, Danny Terry. Danny Terry lofts in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. With a superhuman jump, Carlton Milligan connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
77.42
Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and Alun Lawrence replacing Alejandro Lopez .
78.52
Paul Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Natale Banchelli. Natale Banchelli knocks in a cross ball towards Edward Fortune. Edward Fortune heads the ball goalwards. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
81.35
Thomas Mahouvé controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Sheringham. Marvin Sheringham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Tomas Vieira.
84.32
John Barton hits a low pass to Steven Robinson. Steven Robinson knocks the ball forward to Alun Lawrence. Alun Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Kieron Kasper manages to keep it out.
85.15
Steven Robinson flicks a high pass forward to Carlton Milligan who brings the ball under control. Carlton Milligan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Kieron Kasper who gathers it comfortably.
87.44
John Barton flicks a high pass forward. Noel Upson easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Noel Upson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Noel Upson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
4
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.2%
52.8%
Play Area
29.2%
43.1%
27.8%
Scorers
| Neil Wright-Phillips 24 | Marvin Sheringham 6, 16 Edward Fortune 47, 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Edward Fortune of Nottingham Forest |
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) | 6 | |
| 8. | Neil Wright-Phillips (ATT) |  | 7 |
| 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) | 7 | |
| 1. | Kieron Kasper (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Max Ball (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Graham Galli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Peter Ehiogu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Kanu (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Noel Ripley (DEF) | 7 | |
| 7. | Thomas Mahouvé (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Paul Philips (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Edward Fortune (ATT) | | 9 |
| 10. | Natale Banchelli (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Marvin Sheringham (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | John Hulme (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Neil Patterson (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ashley Cottee (MID) | 0 | |