Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Notts County | Notts County | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Rainer Meyer | R. Meyer |  | 58 | G |  | 1 | | G | 49 |  | Bill Naylor | B. Naylor | |||||||||
| Fredrik Barmby | F. Barmby | | 65 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 57 | | Julian Smithe | J. Smithe | |||||||||
| Carl Boateng | C. Boateng | | 64 | D | | 3 | | D | 56 |  | Abel Nascimento | A. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Robbie Mills | R. Mills | | 55 | D | | 4 | | D | 43 | | Greg Black | G. Black | |||||||||
| Eoin Delaney | E. Delaney | | 54 | D | | 5 | |  | D | 38 | | Dale Hall | D. Hall | ||||||||
| Eddie Oliver | E. Oliver | | 59 | M | | | 6 | | M | 58 | | Scott Boateng | S. Boateng | ||||||||
| Dean Grimandi | D. Grimandi | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 56 | | Dave Mendez | D. Mendez | |||||||||
| Noel Dixon | N. Dixon | | 57 | M | | 8 | | M | 55 | | Alun Goldberg | A. Goldberg | |||||||||
| Dion Froggatt | D. Froggatt | | 65 | A | | 9 | | A | 58 | | Jermaine George | J. George | |||||||||
| Greg Salako | G. Salako | | 61 | A | | 10 | | A | 53 | | Simon Barrett | S. Barrett | |||||||||
| Oscar Jr. Caputo | O. Caputo |  | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 52 | | Carl Eadie | C. Eadie | |||||||||
| Danny Mowbray | D. Mowbray | | 54 | G | | 12 | | M | 52 | | Sebastiao Nunes | S. Nunes | |||||||||
| Isaiah Thirlwell | I. Thirlwell | | 52 | M | | 13 | | M | 49 | | Jaime Postiga | J. Postiga | |||||||||
| Silvio Oliveira | S. Oliveira | | 52 | D | | 14 | | M | 49 | | Wayne Pearce | W. Pearce | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Notts County. A crowd of 4,621 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gareth Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
6.13
1-0Noel Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt deftly passes the ball to Greg Salako, releasing him through on goal. Greg Salako cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Bill Naylor is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
10.27
1-0Dale Hall catches Greg Salako on the ankles. Dale Hall is warned by the referee! Greg Salako stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.49
Fredrik Barmby hits a low pass to Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver passes the ball forward to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Salako. Greg Salako rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Greg Salako scores for Bradford City!!
18.32
Dave Mendez passes the ball forward to Jermaine George. Jermaine George tries a spectacular long range effort. Rainer Meyer is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
22.37
2-1With some swift thinking, Eddie Oliver plays the ball forward to Greg Salako. Greg Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
26.48
Alun Goldberg makes a probing pass to Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine George. Jermaine George jumps high and flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
34.08
2-2Scott Boateng knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
38.44
Dean Grimandi sees Greg Salako in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Greg Salako shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
39.46
2-2Greg Black flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Boateng. Scott Boateng flicks a high pass forward to Carl Eadie who brings the ball under control. Carl Eadie whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine George. Jermaine George makes a deft header. The ball comes off Eoin Delaney and the loose ball is cleared up field.
42.26
2-2Robbie Mills hits a low pass to Noel Dixon. Noel Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt makes a great pass forward. Greg Salako runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bradford City players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Notts County kick off!
47.49
Dean Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Greg Salako. Greg Salako shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
48.41
Robbie Mills flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Oliver controls it well on his chest. Eddie Oliver chips the ball to his team mate, Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Salako. Greg Salako is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
49.50
Noel Dixon knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.01
Eddie Oliver flicks a high ball forward to Greg Salako who takes it down. Greg Salako knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Bill Naylor who gathers it comfortably.
55.17
Abel Nascimento sees Dave Mendez in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dave Mendez flicks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine George. Jermaine George knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carl Boateng.
60.28
Scott Boateng knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eoin Delaney.
66.28
3-2Dave Mendez advances with the ball. Dave Mendez shoots from distance but Rainer Meyer is on top of it.
67.18
Eddie Oliver knocks the ball forward to Dion Froggatt. Dion Froggatt knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo directs the ball goalwards with his head but it flies just off target!
69.41
Carl Boateng flicks a high pass forward. Dean Grimandi controls it well on his chest. With some swift thinking, Dean Grimandi plays the ball forward to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Greg Black.
71.46
Jermaine George barges into Eoin Delaney. The referee brings Jermaine George to one side and gives him a warning! Eoin Delaney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.07
3-2Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Fredrik Barmby and Isaiah Thirlwell replacing Dean Grimandi .Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Sebastiao Nunes replacing Greg Black and Wayne Pearce replacing Dave Mendez .
78.10
Noel Dixon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Salako. Greg Salako plays a scrappy one-two with Dion Froggatt and stumbles forward towards the goal... Greg Salako tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Dale Hall. Excellent block.
79.40
Alun Goldberg takes a quick throw-in. Wayne Pearce threads a neat ball through to Carl Eadie. Carl Eadie knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies just off target!
81.39
Scott Boateng sees Simon Barrett in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Simon Barrett knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
83.37
Alun Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Carl Eadie who brings the ball under control. Carl Eadie puts a great ball through. Jermaine George runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
85.13
Wayne Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Barrett. Simon Barrett skips past Danny Mowbray! Simon Barrett makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
89.36
Sebastiao Nunes catches Oscar Jr. Caputo on the ankles. The referee warns Sebastiao Nunes to calm down! Oscar Jr. Caputo stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Julian Smithe makes a strong solo run forward. Julian Smithe sees a break and surges forward. Julian Smithe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
29.9%
46.8%
23.4%
Scorers
| Greg Salako 6, 12 Dion Froggatt 50 | Jermaine George 18, 26 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Dion Froggatt of Bradford City |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Rainer Meyer (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Fredrik Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carl Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robbie Mills (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Eoin Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Noel Dixon (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Dion Froggatt (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Greg Salako (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Isaiah Thirlwell (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Silvio Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Bill Naylor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Julian Smithe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Abel Nascimento (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Greg Black (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Dale Hall (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Scott Boateng (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Dave Mendez (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alun Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jermaine George (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Simon Barrett (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Carl Eadie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Sebastiao Nunes (MID) | 5 | |
| 13. | Jaime Postiga (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wayne Pearce (MID) | 6 | |