Match Report


WrexhamWrexham     Bradford CityBradford City
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Graham WrightG. Wright47
G
1
G
58Rainer MeyerR. Meyer
Graeme Wright-PhillipsG. Wright-Phillips54
D
2
D
65Fredrik BarmbyF. Barmby
Teddy MarshallT. Marshall52
D
3
D
64Carl BoatengC. Boateng
Scott TilerS. Tiler47
D
4
D
55Robbie MillsR. Mills
Warren InceW. Ince46
D
captain5
D
54Eoin DelaneyE. Delaney
Steven EadieS. Eadie55
M
6captain
M
59Eddie OliverE. Oliver
Peter ForbesP. Forbes52
M
7
M
58Dean GrimandiD. Grimandi
Edward BeattieE. Beattie48
M
8
M
57Noel DixonN. Dixon
Stephen PlattS. Platt49
A
9
A
65Dion FroggattD. Froggatt
Anthony GoodwinA. Goodwin48
A
10
A
61Greg SalakoG. Salako
Edward MurrayE. Murray44
A
11
A
53Oscar Jr. CaputoO. Caputo
 
Joe MarsdenJ. Marsden45
D
12
G
54Danny MowbrayD. Mowbray
Titus TaylorT. Taylor42
M
13
D
52Silvio OliveiraS. Oliveira
Jacob WalkerJ. Walker42
A
14
A
51Fredrik GascoigneF. Gascoigne

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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at Racecourse Ground where Wrexham play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 4,318 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Wrexham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Luke Summerbee.


0.00
Wrexham start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.14
Scott Tiler pushes mid-way up the pitch. Scott Tiler knocks the ball forward to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
10.37
Carl Boateng catches Peter Forbes on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Peter Forbes runs off the knock.
14.25
Steven Eadie catches Noel Dixon on the ankles. The referee brings Steven Eadie to one side and gives him a warning! Noel Dixon hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
21.54
Teddy Marshall knocks the ball forward to Edward Beattie. Edward Beattie flicks a high pass forward to Edward Murray who brings the ball under control. Edward Murray runs straight at the defence! Edward Murray shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
24.47
Seeing Fredrik Barmby's run, Carl Boateng quickly throws the ball into his path. Fredrik Barmby surges forward with the ball. Fredrik Barmby sees a break and surges forward. Fredrik Barmby finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
26.37
Steven Eadie chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin tries a spectacular long range effort but it slams into the crowd!
28.01
Noel Dixon brings the ball forward. Noel Dixon hits a low pass to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Some silky footwork from Oscar Jr. Caputo provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
30.07
Eddie Oliver clumsily knocks into Edward Beattie. The referee calls over Eddie Oliver and shows him a yellow card! Edward Beattie carries on, but is struggling a bit.
32.49
Noel Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Greg Salako. Greg Salako knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt beats his man to it with a header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bradford City!
36.34
Eddie Oliver laces a weighted ball forward to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Salako. Greg Salako connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
38.33
Steven Eadie makes a run forward as Peter Forbes takes the throw-in. Steven Eadie skillfully chests the ball down. Steven Eadie flicks a high pass forward to Edward Murray who brings the ball under control. Edward Murray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
39.41
Eoin Delaney passes the ball forward to Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.32
Steven Eadie makes a beautiful solo run. Steven Eadie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
42.03
Carl Boateng knocks the ball forward to Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi threads the ball through to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Salako. With a superhuman jump, Greg Salako connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Graham Wright manages to gather it comfortably.
44.48
Noel Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Scott Tiler.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Wrexham appear unchanged since the first half. Bradford City also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
48.23
Stephen Platt hacks Carl Boateng from behind! The referee brings Stephen Platt to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Boateng carries on, but is struggling a bit.
49.13
Eddie Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Dion Froggatt who takes it down. Dion Froggatt shoots from 20 yards. Graham Wright gets down and covers it.
51.29
Fredrik Barmby sees Noel Dixon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Noel Dixon threads a neat ball through to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt passes the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Graham Wright has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
54.15
Eddie Oliver hacks Edward Beattie from behind! The referee warns Eddie Oliver to calm down! Edward Beattie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
55.27
Warren Ince barges into Oscar Jr. Caputo. The referee warns Warren Ince to calm down! Oscar Jr. Caputo runs off the knock.
57.33
Carl Boateng threads a neat ball through to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Salako. Greg Salako shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
59.09
Peter Forbes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Edward Murray. Edward Murray knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.29
Wrexham have made a substitution with Titus Taylor replacing Edward Beattie .
63.38
Eoin Delaney flicks a high ball forward to Eddie Oliver who takes it down. Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Greg Salako controls it well on his chest. Greg Salako plays a one-two with Dion Froggatt and rushes in on goal... Greg Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Graham Wright smothers it!
65.41
Peter Forbes clumsily knocks into Dean Grimandi. The referee brings Peter Forbes to one side and gives him a warning! Dean Grimandi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
69.04
Teddy Marshall threads a neat ball through to Titus Taylor. Titus Taylor makes a simple pass to Anthony Goodwin. Anthony Goodwin shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
77.03
Bradford City have made 3 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Fredrik Barmby, Silvio Oliveira replacing Dean Grimandi and Fredrik Gascoigne replacing Rainer Meyer .
81.50
Peter Forbes makes a beautiful solo run. Peter Forbes whips in a cross ball towards Edward Murray. Edward Murray makes a convincing header. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
87.48
Danny Mowbray runs forward with the ball. Danny Mowbray makes a simple pass to Greg Salako. Greg Salako rushes past Graeme Wright-Phillips! Greg Salako makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
90.00
Bradford City are dictating the run of play here today.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Wrexham

Bradford City
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
0
6
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
31.6%
42.1%
26.3%

Scorers
Dion Froggatt 32
Oscar Jr. Caputo 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dion Froggatt of Bradford City

Match Ratings
1.Graham Wright (GK)
7
2.Graeme Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
3.Teddy Marshall (DEF)
6
4.Scott Tiler (DEF)
7
5.Warren Ince (DEF)
5
6.Steven Eadie (MID)
6
7.Peter Forbes (MID)
7
8.Edward Beattie (MID)
6
9.Stephen Platt (ATT)
5
10.Anthony Goodwin (ATT)
6
11.Edward Murray (ATT)
6
 
12.Joe Marsden (DEF)
0
13.Titus Taylor (MID)
6
14.Jacob Walker (ATT)
0

1.Rainer Meyer (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Barmby (DEF)
7
3.Carl Boateng (DEF)yellow card
6
4.Robbie Mills (DEF)
6
5.Eoin Delaney (DEF)
6
6.Eddie Oliver (MID)yellow card
6
7.Dean Grimandi (MID)
6
8.Noel Dixon (MID)
7
9.Dion Froggatt (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Greg Salako (ATT)
8
11.Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Danny Mowbray (GK)
6
13.Silvio Oliveira (DEF)
6
14.Fredrik Gascoigne (ATT)
6