Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play Bradford City in this friendly game. A crowd of 19,847 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Walsall and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both Walsall and Bradford City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off!
4.42
0-0Scott Vernazza makes a probing pass to Des Goldberg. Des Goldberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Joonas Gadd who gathers it comfortably.
8.35
Abel Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Haynes. Noel Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Alex Garcia. Alex Garcia knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Coppinger who gathers it comfortably.
10.40
0-0Geoffrey Human makes a probing pass to Anthony Galli. Anthony Galli plays a perfect one-two with Jean-Paul Maes and rushes in on goal... Anthony Galli rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Joonas Gadd manages to gather it comfortably.
18.41
0-1Steve Cooper threads the ball through to Alex Garcia. Alex Garcia lofts in a cross ball towards John Naylor. John Naylor directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
21.31
Alberto Gento makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alex Garcia. Alex Garcia knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Duncan Morrison.
22.02
Sékana Kroupi-Zahi knocks the ball forward to Steve Cooper. Steve Cooper passes the ball forward to Lomano Beresford. Lomano Beresford whips in a cross ball towards John Naylor. John Naylor flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
24.02
Kevin Plowright makes a beautiful solo run. Kevin Plowright lofts in a cross ball towards John Naylor. John Naylor heads the ball goalwards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.31
0-2Noel Haynes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Garcia. Alex Garcia goes all the way! Alex Garcia cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
38.52
Scott Vernazza makes a probing pass to Jean-Paul Maes. Jean-Paul Maes finds some space and shoots from distance. Joonas Gadd easily smothers it.
39.51
Alberto Gento controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lomano Beresford. Lomano Beresford knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Danny Coppinger who gathers it comfortably.
42.31
Nick Grimandi deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Des Goldberg. Des Goldberg knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abel Rego.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Bradford City kick off the second half!
47.23
Nick Grimandi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Des Goldberg. Des Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
51.12
Abel Rego threads the ball through to Noel Haynes. Noel Haynes kicks a strong pass forward to John Naylor. John Naylor plays a perfect one-two with Lomano Beresford and rushes in on goal... John Naylor cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.50
Steve Cooper sees space and advances. Steve Cooper whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Beresford. Lomano Beresford powers a header at goal but somehow Danny Coppinger manages to keep it out.
59.56
Abel Rego controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Steve Cooper. Steve Cooper takes it forward alone. Steve Cooper lofts in a cross ball towards John Naylor. John Naylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.00
Duncan Morrison brings the ball forward. Duncan Morrison makes a simple pass to Des Goldberg. Des Goldberg sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
61.41
Ebi Malkowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Noel Haynes. Noel Haynes makes a probing pass to John Naylor. John Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Lomano Beresford. Lomano Beresford directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
63.57
Kevin Plowright chips the ball to his team mate, Lomano Beresford. Lomano Beresford lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Garcia. Alex Garcia is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Danny Coppinger!
66.51
Tracy Cruz hoofs the ball up the pitch. Anthony Galli tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.33
0-3The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
73.07
Tracy Cruz surges forward with the ball. Tracy Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Galli. Anthony Galli finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.30
Ebi Malkowski kicks a strong pass forward to Noel Haynes. Noel Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Naylor. John Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Alex Garcia. Alex Garcia flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
85.58
Noel Haynes passes the ball forward to Lomano Beresford. Lomano Beresford knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
87.38
John Scales makes a simple pass to Scott Vernazza. Scott Vernazza chips the ball to his team mate, Des Goldberg. Des Goldberg knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| John Naylor 18, 24, 51 Alex Garcia 81 |