Welcome to the match between Bradford city and Middlesbrough villa

1'

Robbie Dexter lifted the ball forward for Jerrold Thorpe, Jerrold Thorpe brought the ball under control superbly before Elijah Merchant could cut it out.

Jerrold Thorpe shot for the top corner but Michael Statham removed the danger.

2'

Foster Causer stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Alexander Anson read the game well to intercept the ball.

3'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Jordan Batts.

Jordan Batts took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

5'

Howie Brewster received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Thomas Brock, Howie Brewster took possession of the ball before Erle Law could reach it.

Howie Brewster dribbled confidently past Edison Edwards.

Howie Brewster blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Erle Law threw himself in front of the shot.

6'

Jordan Batts went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

7'

Erle Law skipped past the challenge of Howie Brewster.

Jerrold Thorpe received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Erle Law, Thomas Brock couldn't cut out the pass.

Jerrold Thorpe evaded the challenge of Michael Statham and struck it at goal.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

8'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tylor Henderson.

Edison Edwards played a pinpoint pass to Erle Law, Erle Law took possession of the ball before Howie Brewster could cut it out.

Erle Law found a chance to score from medium range but Thomas Brock did well to close down the space.

10'

Indigo Samson tried to sprint past Alexander Anson but his possession is lost through a tackle by Alexander Anson.

11'

Jerrold Thorpe tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Indigo Samson.

12'

Esmé Firmin sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

13'

Inigo Baxter tried to use his skill to go past Esmé Firmin but Inigo Baxter lost the ball to Esmé Firmin.

14'

Howie Brewster went in with a successful block tackle on Erle Law before Erle Law tried to get onto the pass.

15'

Virgil Thorne signalled to the bench and had to come off.

Dell Bennett replaced the injured Virgil Thorne.

18'

Jerrold Thorpe took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

19'

Jerrold Thorpe failed in his attempt to play it past Foster Causer.

21'

Howie Brewster made good use of the scissors dribble. As Edison Edwards lost his balance, Howie Brewster dribbled past Edison Edwards.

Howie Brewster tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Erle Law.

22'

Jerrold Thorpe evaded the challenge of Foster Causer and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Jerrold Thorpe ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

23'

Esmé Firmin sprinted to escape from Elijah Merchant.

Esmé Firmin sent in a float cross, Inigo Baxter missed his interception.

Robbie Dexter rose bravely above Zachery Dixon to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

The ball went past Dion Johns in the back of the net ... Robbie Dexter scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Bradford city 1 - 0 Middlesbrough villa

24'

Jerrold Thorpe escaped from the challenge of Foster Causer and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

Dion Johns tipped the ball round the post.

28'

Erle Law played a pinpoint pass to Edison Edwards, Edison Edwards took it in his stride before Howie Brewster could reach it.

Edison Edwards tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Thomas Brock came close and blocked it.

29'

Dustin Haywood attempted to feed the high ball but Howie Brewster intercepted the pass.

30'

Howie Brewster received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Thomas Brock, Howie Brewster took possession of the ball before Edison Edwards could intercept.

Howie Brewster played a wonderful ball for Lawson Wheeler, Lawson Wheeler trapped the ball nicely before Erle Law could intercept.

Lawson Wheeler lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Jordan Batts failed to charge down the shot.

Ralf James had no chance to save it ... Lawson Wheeler scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Bradford city 1 - 1 Middlesbrough villa

32'

Elijah Merchant attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Edison Edwards.

33'

Erle Law fed the ball forward to Edison Edwards, Edison Edwards took possession of the ball before Thomas Brock could cut it out.

Edison Edwards took the ball past Howie Brewster.

Zachery Dixon blocked Edison Edwards in a good, clean tackle before Edison Edwards attempted to shoot at goal.

34'

Alexander Anson tried to play it past Inigo Baxter but Alexander Anson lost the ball to Inigo Baxter's block tackle.

36'

Edison Edwards darted past Lawson Wheeler.

Edison Edwards made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Howie Brewster.

38'

Edison Edwards tried to feed the high ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Thomas Brock.

40'

Alexander Anson lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

41'

Indigo Samson tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Alexander Anson.

42'

Esmé Firmin directed the ball to Dustin Haywood, Elijah Merchant missed his interception.

Dustin Haywood skipped easily past the challenge of Inigo Baxter.

Dustin Haywood was through on goal.

Dustin Haywood was one on one with Dion Johns and fired in a shot but it went just over.

44'

Erle Law was outpaced by Thomas Brock.

Thomas Brock passed the ball perfectly to Tylor Henderson, Edison Edwards couldn't reach it.

Tylor Henderson found himself in some space and shot on the ball. Lennon Williams couldn't reach it.

Ralf James managed to turn it behind.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Bradford city maintained 60% of possession and 40% for Middlesbrough villa. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Howie Brewster block tackled Esmé Firmin before Esmé Firmin tried to get onto the pass.

49'

Robbie Dexter tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Indigo Samson.

50'

Jerrold Thorpe attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Howie Brewster closed in and intercepted the ball.

52'

Howie Brewster took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

53'

Indigo Samson hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Alexander Anson failed to block the shot.

But Indigo Samson sent it wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

56'

Erle Law passed a long ball into the area,Howie Brewster couldn't cut it.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Robbie Dexter, Michael Statham failed to charge down the shot.

Dion Johns tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Robbie Dexter capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Bradford city 2 - 1 Middlesbrough villa

57'

Edison Edwards picked up Erle Law's excellent ball, Thomas Brock couldn't cut it.

Edison Edwards played a wonderful ball for Erle Law, Erle Law took possession of the ball before Howie Brewster could reach it.

Erle Law tried to move the ball forward but Thomas Brock came close and blocked it.

58'

Inigo Baxter tried to jink past Dustin Haywood but Dustin Haywood block tackled Inigo Baxter.

59'

Erle Law sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

60'

Indigo Samson twisted past Alexander Anson.

Indigo Samson swung in a float cross, Jerrold Thorpe stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Jordan Batts jumped with Tylor Henderson and won the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

61'

Indigo Samson turned with the ball past Alexander Anson.

Indigo Samson bent it from medium range. Jerrold Thorpe failed to charge down the shot.

But Indigo Samson didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

62'

Jerrold Thorpe sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Foster Causer hoofed the ball clear.

63'

Erle Law tried to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Howie Brewster.

64'

Alexander Anson made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Foster Causer came close and blocked it.

66'

Erle Law tried to skip past the challenge of Howie Brewster but Erle Law lost the ball to Howie Brewster's block tackle.

67'

Edison Edwards tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Zachery Dixon made a great interception.

68'

Erle Law tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Howie Brewster.

69'

Indigo Samson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Alexander Anson intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

72'

Esmé Firmin attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Elijah Merchant.

73'

Esmé Firmin skipped past the challenge of Inigo Baxter.

Esmé Firmin floated it into the area, Elijah Merchant failed to reach the ball.

Robbie Dexter got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Zachery Dixon headed clear the danger.

74'

Dell Bennett lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

76'

Jerrold Thorpe tried to sprint past Elijah Merchant but Elijah Merchant won the ball from Jerrold Thorpe.

78'

Jerrold Thorpe attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Foster Causer.

79'

Erle Law made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Howie Brewster.

81'

Erle Law made a good pass to Edison Edwards, Edison Edwards latched onto the ball before Michael Statham could intercept.

Edison Edwards tried to jink past Howie Brewster but Howie Brewster denied.

82'

Jerrold Thorpe tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Foster Causer cut it out easily.

83'

Erle Law tried to get onto the pass but The ball came off Thomas Brock.

84'

Dustin Haywood elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Zachery Dixon jumped with Jordan Batts and won the ball, then headed the ball clear.

85'

Elijah Merchant blocked Dell Bennett in a good, clean tackle before Dell Bennett tried to get onto the pass.

87'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Jerrold Thorpe.

Lennon Williams went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

89'

Inigo Baxter tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Dustin Haywood.

90'

Inigo Baxter made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Dustin Haywood intercepted but couldn't control.

91'

Erle Law could not stop a confident Thomas Brock going past him.

Thomas Brock jinked past Edison Edwards.

Thomas Brock took a medium-ranged shot. Erle Law approached too late to tackle him.

But Thomas Brock sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a wasted opportunity.

92'

Jerrold Thorpe powered past Tylor Henderson!.

Block tackle from Foster Causer, easily dispossessing Jerrold Thorpe before Jerrold Thorpe tried to fire in a shot at goal from medium range.

93'

Jerrold Thorpe played the ball to Alexander Anson's feet, Foster Causer couldn't cut it.

Alexander Anson hit the ball forward to Jerrold Thorpe, Indigo Samson failed to reach the ball.

Jerrold Thorpe tried a medium range effort but Foster Causer got himself between the ball and goal.

End Match Bradford city 2 - 1 Middlesbrough villa