Match Report
| Bradford City | Bradford City |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | manager | Joseph Ejiofor | Joseph Ejiofor | |||||||||||||||||
| Ashley Barton | A. Barton |  | 62 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Simon Novak | S. Novak | |||||||||
| Abdeliah Garrault | A. Garrault |  | 70 | D |  | 2 |  | M | 73 | | Ross Perry | R. Perry | |||||||||
| Wagneau Artes | W. Artes | | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 70 | | Danny Beresford | D. Beresford | |||||||||
| Eusebio Campedelli | E. Campedelli |  | 69 | D | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Robert Kasmi | R. Kasmi | |||||||||
| Marc Riza | M. Riza | | 64 | D | | 5 | | D | 74 | | Mervin Marr | M. Marr | |||||||||
| Marvin Butt | M. Butt | | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 | | Aaron Makin | A. Makin | |||||||||
| Ashley Goodwin | A. Goodwin | | 71 | M | | 7 | | A | 74 | | Gilles Sturridge | G. Sturridge | |||||||||
| Darren Cooke | D. Cooke | | 69 | M | | 8 | | M | 73 | | Mark Carter | M. Carter | |||||||||
| Max Cutler | M. Cutler | | 73 | A | | 9 | | M | 77 | | Francesco G. Ferraresi | F. Ferraresi | |||||||||
| George Wright | G. Wright | | 71 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 |  | Mehamha Ferhaoui | M. Ferhaoui | |||||||||
| Giampiero Appoloni | G. Appoloni | | 71 | A | | 11 | | A | 81 | | Tijani Cairo | T. Cairo | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Valley Parade where Bradford City play host to Manchester City. A crowd of 18,429 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Bradford City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Bradford City kick off!
4.15
0-0Wagneau Artes makes a probing pass to Ashley Goodwin. Ashley Goodwin passes the ball forward to George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Kasmi.
6.33
0-0Bradford City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Manchester City's defence.
10.07
Wagneau Artes surges forward with the ball. Wagneau Artes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.32
0-0Mark Carter makes a beautiful solo run. Mark Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
24.42
Danny Beresford makes a simple pass to Gilles Sturridge. Gilles Sturridge controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Riza.
27.21
0-0Marvin Butt catches Mark Carter on the ankles. Marvin Butt is given a warning by the referee! Mark Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.04
Darren Cooke kicks a strong pass forward to George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Danny Beresford.
38.44
Marvin Butt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
42.17
1-0Ashley Goodwin knocks the ball forward to George Wright. George Wright whips in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Max Cutler!
45.00
Darren Cooke passes the ball forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
47.58
Ashley Goodwin knocks the ball to his team mate, Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni whips in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.55
Marvin Butt catches Francesco G. Ferraresi on the ankles. The referee calls over Marvin Butt again and warns him to calm down! Francesco G. Ferraresi runs off the knock.
54.09
Mervin Marr barges into Max Cutler. Mervin Marr is warned by the referee! Max Cutler stretches but gets up unharmed.
57.30
Wagneau Artes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Goodwin. Ashley Goodwin kicks a strong pass forward to Max Cutler. Max Cutler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Kasmi.
63.04
2-0Eusebio Campedelli makes a simple pass to Ashley Goodwin. Ashley Goodwin makes a simple pass to Giampiero Appoloni. Giampiero Appoloni finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Simon Novak!
66.28
Mark Carter knocks the ball forward to Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ashley Barton who gathers it comfortably.
67.53
Gilles Sturridge surges forward with the ball. Gilles Sturridge tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.53
Ross Perry clumsily knocks into Giampiero Appoloni. The referee calls over Ross Perry and warns him to calm down! Giampiero Appoloni stretches but gets up unharmed.
73.59
Aaron Makin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo shoots from 20 yards but somehow Ashley Barton manages to keep it out.
77.46
Abdeliah Garrault deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ashley Goodwin. Ashley Goodwin flicks the ball to his team mate, George Wright. George Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Max Cutler. Max Cutler flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.35
Ashley Goodwin knocks the ball forward to George Wright. George Wright plays a perfect one-two with Max Cutler and rushes in on goal... George Wright makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Simon Novak manages to keep it out.
87.45
Gilles Sturridge deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tijani Cairo. Tijani Cairo whips in a cross ball towards Mehamha Ferhaoui. Mehamha Ferhaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Ashley Barton manages to gather it comfortably.
89.13
Marvin Butt makes a probing pass to George Wright. George Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Simon Novak who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Max Cutler 42, 48, 77 |