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09/12/2053, Valley Parade, Bradford, England
EFL Trophy, G3

Bradford Vs Cardiff

Bradford play in a 3-1-4-1-1 formation, and line up with: S McNevin (GK) , R Kelley (CB) , M MacAlastair (CB) , M Driscoll (CB) , S Ajagun (CM) , C Success (CM) , C McCabe (CDM) , H Njoku (CAM) , N Cook (RM) , O Purse (LM) , J Aitkens (ST) And the subs are: I Gwenn (CB) , H McNorton (CB) , S McPheeters (CM) , J Floyd (CM) , N McCourt (ST)

Cardiff play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: O McNiven (GK) , L Whalen (CB) , S Evans (CB) , R Orewa (CB) , J MacGuire (RB) , O Brain (LB) , M Mewies (CDM) , J Finlayson (CAM) , L Smith (RM) , Z Rayburn (LM) , A Dower (ST) And the subs are: G Meyrick (CB) , V Ruddock (CM) , M Keenor (CM) , A Weale (ST)

Welcome to Valley Parade in Bradford, England where Bradford City will face Cardiff City.  This is a group stage match of the EFL Trophy.  The attendance is 21425.

1' - Bradford kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Robert Kelley passes the ball to Mick MacAlastair.  Mick MacAlastair passes to Harvey Njoku.  Harvey Njoku takes the ball past Mark Mewies with a turn of pace.  

4' - Harvey Njoku spots a run from Neil Cook.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

10' - Neil Cook passes the ball to Oliver Purse.  Oliver Purse curves the ball into the box, but Ollie Brain intercepts and takes possession.  

13' - Ollie Brain passes to Joe MacGuire.  Joe MacGuire plays a short pass to John Finlayson.  John Finlayson attempts to beat Mick MacAlastair using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

14' - John Finlayson spots a run from Mark Mewies.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Mark Mewies is able to control the ball.  Mark Mewies tries to slide the ball past the keeper...but Sam McNevin manages to stop the shot!  

17' - Sam McNevin passes a long ball to Mick Driscoll.  Mick Driscoll sees Sam Ajagun making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but Sam Ajagun is caught offside!  

19' - Clint McCabe crosses the ball into the box, finding Neil Cook.  Neil Cook directs a powerful header towards goal...but the shot goes over!

31' - Leeroy Whalen passes the ball to Rhod Orewa.  Rhod Orewa finds Sam Evans with a short pass.  Sam Evans passes a long ball to Mark Mewies.  Mark Mewies plays the ball to John Finlayson.  John Finlayson tries to use ball skills to beat Clinton Success, but is brought down.    The referee is reaching for a card.  It's yellow. Clinton Success has been booked.  That will be a freekick for Cardiff.  

32' - Mark Mewies will take the freekick.  He curves the ball into the box, but Robert Kelley intercepts and takes possession.  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

46' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the start of the second half.  

51' - Clint McCabe plays the ball to Neil Cook.  Neil Cook curls in a cross, but the ball is overhit and misses everyone.  

52' - Mark Mewies spots a run from Arthur Dower.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Arthur Dower has strayed offside!  

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Arthur Dower will come off.  Andrew Weale joins the game from the bench.  

56' - Clint McCabe sees a run from Sam Ajagun.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Sam Ajagun runs on to the ball.  Sam Ajagun attempts the cutback, but Clinton Success overshoots the ball and it goes loose! There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Clint McCabe is going to be taken off.  Sam McPheeters is brought on from the bench.  

56' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Sam Evans is going to be taken off.  Griffith Meyrick is brought on from the bench.  

57' - With a turn of pace, Jack Aitkens beats Griffith Meyrick.  

57' - Jack Aitkens looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and its in! It's a fine goal from Jack Aitkens for Bradford!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

58' - Cardiff kick the ball off for the restart.  

59' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Robert Kelley is going to be taken off.  Inigo Gwenn is brought on from the bench.  

62' - Ollie Brain hits the ball long to Rhod Orewa.  Rhod Orewa sees John Finlayson making a run.  He attempts a quick throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

64' - Clinton Success spots a run from Sam Ajagun.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Sam Ajagun is able to take the ball.  Sam Ajagun looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot goes wide!

71' - Neil Cook attempts to beat Rhod Orewa using his skills, and manages to slip past his opponent!  

73' - Neil Cook sees a run from Jack Aitkens.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Jack Aitkens has strayed offside!  

76' - Sam McPheeters passes the ball to Sam Ajagun.  Sam Ajagun tries to unleash a long range shot...but the shot is offtarget!

79' - Oliver McNiven plays a long pass to Leeroy Whalen.  Leeroy Whalen finds John Finlayson with a short pass.  John Finlayson attempts to outskill Sam McPheeters.  The opposing player is unable to stop John Finlayson who takes the ball forward!  

81' - John Finlayson curls in a cross, and manages to find Andrew Weale.  Andrew Weale looks to hit the ball past the keeper...and its in! It's a nice goal from Andrew Weale for Cardiff!  The ball bounced off the post and into the net!

82' - Bradford kick the ball off for the restart.  

88' - Mark Mewies takes a shot from long range towards goal...but it hits the upright!  Inigo Gwenn gets to the ball first and clears.

92' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Bradford City 1 - 1 Cardiff City.