Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play Kidderminster Harriers in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Kidderminster Harriers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-2-1 formation while Kidderminster Harriers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City get the match underway!
2.37
0-1Don Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Carlton Bishop. Carlton Bishop lofts in a cross ball towards Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone makes a deft header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.09
Benoit Tacchini pushes up the pitch. Benoit Tacchini threads a neat ball through to John Caldwell. John Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Gough. Richard Gough shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
21.43
1-1Leandro Lara threads a neat ball through to Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
22.05
1-1Ralph Mcgreal clumsily knocks into Kevin Hansen. Ralph Mcgreal is shown the yellow card! Kevin Hansen runs off the knock.
24.51
1-1Ebi Malkowski runs forward with the ball. Ebi Malkowski passes the ball forward to Carlton Bishop. Carlton Bishop makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Frederic Maoulida. Some silky footwork from Frederic Maoulida provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Robert Kitson is on top of it.
26.04
Don Ritchie threads a neat ball through to Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone shoots from 20 yards. Ricardo LaCrone scores for Kidderminster Harriers!!
33.08
Ralph Mcgreal controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frederic Maoulida. Frederic Maoulida shoots from long range but it flies just off target!
36.13
1-2Peter Myers barges into Frederic Maoulida. Peter Myers is given a warning by the referee! Frederic Maoulida runs off the knock.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Bradford City appear unchanged since the first half. Kidderminster Harriers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Kidderminster Harriers kick off and get the second half underway!
48.42
1-2There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
49.00
Marcel Bierhoff breaks forward. Marcel Bierhoff knocks the ball to his team mate, Frederic Maoulida. Frederic Maoulida tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
51.53
1-2Kevin Hansen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Kevin Hansen lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Sonkaya. Joao Postiga comes in with a late challenge on Thomas Sonkaya. Thomas Sonkaya appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
55.16
Leandro Lara passes the ball forward to Carlton Bishop. Carlton Bishop shoots from 25 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
59.55
Mattia Petruzzi threads the ball through to Thomas Sonkaya. Thomas Sonkaya lofts in a cross ball towards John Caldwell. John Caldwell makes a deft header but it rises well off target!
60.05
1-2Kidderminster Harriers have made 2 substitutions with Jerome Cousin replacing Leandro Lara and Kenneth Olesen replacing Carlton Bishop .
63.13
Don Ritchie flicks a high pass forward. Ricardo LaCrone collects the pass. Ricardo LaCrone tries a spectacular long range effort. It's a goal!! What a beauty! That's his third!
66.23
Ebi Malkowski flicks a high ball forward to Don Ritchie who takes it down. Don Ritchie flicks a high pass forward to Kenneth Olesen who brings the ball neatly under control. Kenneth Olesen shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
75.23
Joao Postiga takes it forward alone. Joao Postiga surges forward with the ball. Joao Postiga plays a perfect one-two with Kenneth Olesen and rushes in on goal... Joao Postiga takes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Robert Kitson had no chance!! Goal for Kidderminster Harriers!
85.28
Joao Postiga deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal chips the ball to his team mate, Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Robert Kitson!
89.58
Jerome Cousin flicks a high pass forward. Frederic Maoulida holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frederic Maoulida shoots from distance but it flies well off target!
90.00
Bill Proctor flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Mcgreal. Ralph Mcgreal passes the ball forward to Ricardo LaCrone. Ricardo LaCrone lofts in a cross ball towards Kenneth Olesen. Kenneth Olesen makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Richard Gough 9 | Ricardo LaCrone 2, 26, 63 Joao Postiga 75 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Ricardo LaCrone of Kidderminster Harriers |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Robert Kitson (GK)
6
2. Peter Myers (DEF)
6
3. Scott Vieira (DEF)
6
4. Benoit Tacchini (DEF)
7
5. Mario Sousa (DEF)
6
6. Lomano Stewart (MID)
6
7. Mattia Petruzzi (MID)
6
8. Kevin Hansen (MID)
6
9. Richard Gough (ATT)
7
10. Thomas Sonkaya (ATT)
6
11. John Caldwell (ATT)
6
12. Jacob White (DEF)
0
13. Alexander Anderton (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Dainelli (MID)
0
1. Evans Caruso (GK)
6
2. Bill Proctor (DEF)
6
3. Joao Postiga (DEF)
8
4. Ebi Malkowski (DEF)
6
5. Marcel Bierhoff (DEF)
6
6. Ralph Mcgreal (MID)
6
7. Don Ritchie (MID)
7
8. Leandro Lara (MID)
6
9. Carlton Bishop (ATT)
6
10. Ricardo LaCrone (ATT)
9
11. Frederic Maoulida (ATT)
6
12. Cesar Ferreira (ATT)
0
13. Jerome Cousin (MID)
6
14. Kenneth Olesen (MID)
6