Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 8,790 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Thompson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Queens Park Rangers kicking off!
6.41
0-0Martin Bridge barges into John Barton. The referee warns Martin Bridge to calm down! John Barton runs off the knock.
8.14
0-0Niccolo Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Bridge but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.40
0-0Tomas Vieira pushes up the pitch. Tomas Vieira kicks a strong pass forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez whips in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Antonio Quaresma.
19.42
0-0It's a corner kick. Neil Wright-Phillips kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Nicky Armstrong gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
20.19
0-0Tomas Vieira makes a simple pass to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward to Neil Wright-Phillips who brings the ball under control. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Gavin James.
22.24
Noel Upson chips the ball to his team mate, Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. With a superhuman jump, Neil Wright-Phillips connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Antonio Quaresma. What a great pair of hands!
27.04
John Barton hits a low pass to Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward to Alejandro Lopez who brings the ball under control. Alejandro Lopez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Rankin.
32.29
0-0Bradford City are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
39.41
0-0Matt Moss hacks Guy Landreau from behind! Matt Moss is shown the yellow card! Guy Landreau grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.57
Jimmy Pensalfini catches Sylvain Fowler on the ankles. Jimmy Pensalfini is warned by the referee! Sylvain Fowler hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
44.28
Gavin James knocks the ball forward to Billy Hansen. Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Graeme Beckham controls it well on his chest. Graeme Beckham shoots from 25 yards. Neil Ritchie gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
45.00
Billy Hansen flicks a high pass forward. Matt Moss holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Matt Moss shoots from 20 yards. Neil Ritchie gets down and covers it.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers have changed their lineup with Noel Harley replacing Matt Moss. Both teams look fired up and appear much more hungry than they were previously.
45.00
The whistle blows and Bradford City get the second half underway!
48.19
Jimmy Pensalfini threads the ball through to Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice keeping!
49.03
0-0Guy Landreau flicks the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Neil Wright-Phillips holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Wright-Phillips shoots from 20 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
54.32
1-0Jimmy Pensalfini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan whips in a cross ball towards Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
59.58
Guy Landreau brings the ball forward. Guy Landreau makes an attacking run forward. Guy Landreau whips in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
61.58
2-0Queens Park Rangers have made a substitution with Benoit Pires replacing Sylvain Fowler .
67.04
Stuart Collins kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Upson. Noel Upson kicks a strong pass forward to Neil Wright-Phillips. Neil Wright-Phillips knocks in a cross ball towards Carlton Milligan. Carlton Milligan makes a convincing header but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
71.49
Stuart Collins threads a neat ball through to Noel Upson. Noel Upson flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Milligan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlton Milligan lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Terry. Danny Terry connects with a diving header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
75.27
Stuart Collins makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini plays the ball forward to Alejandro Lopez. Alejandro Lopez shoots from 20 yards. Antonio Quaresma is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.27
Bradford City have made a substitution with Tarik Douchez replacing Stuart Collins and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-4-2 formation.
79.04
Nicky Armstrong makes a simple pass to Niccolo Hendrie. Niccolo Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Beckham. Graeme Beckham is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's there!! Neil Ritchie has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.00
Gavin James deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Bellamy. Jonathan Bellamy makes a probing pass to Martin Bridge. Martin Bridge finds some space and shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
89.33
John Barton chips the ball to his team mate, Jimmy Pensalfini. Jimmy Pensalfini flicks a high pass forward. Carlton Milligan controls it well on his chest. Carlton Milligan plays a scrappy one-two with Danny Terry and stumbles forward towards the goal... Carlton Milligan takes a shot at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
5
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57%
43%
Play Area
29.1%
44.3%
26.6%
Scorers
| Neil Wright-Phillips 54 Danny Terry 60, 71 Alejandro Lopez 75 Carlton Milligan 89 | Graeme Beckham 79 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Danny Terry of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Neil Ritchie (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Tomas Vieira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Guy Landreau (DEF) | 7 | |
| 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) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Alejandro Lopez (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Carlton Milligan (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Danny Terry (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tarik Douchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alun Lawrence (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Steven Robinson (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Antonio Quaresma (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Rankin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gavin James (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Sylvain Fowler (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Nicky Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jonathan Bellamy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Niccolo Hendrie (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Billy Hansen (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Moss (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 10. | Graeme Beckham (ATT) | | 7 |
| 11. | Martin Bridge (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Benoit Pires (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mervin Mike (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Noel Harley (DEF) | 6 | |