Welcome to the match between Stoke-on-Trent united and Bradford city

1'

Layton Killam went by the challenge of Esmé Firmin.

Layton Killam tried to use his skill to go past Dustin Haywood but Dustin Haywood blocked Layton Killam in a good, clean tackle.

2'

Bennie Batts played a pinpoint pass to Ewart Mercer, Alexander Anson couldn't cut out the pass.

Ewart Mercer hit a long ball upfield,Jerrold Thorpe failed to reach the ball.

Devan Freeman connected with a looping header for the goal but Jordan Batts headed clear the danger.

3'

Erle Law tried a long range effort. Kendrick Normanson approached too late to block it.

But Erle Law sent the ball high into the stands ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

4'

Layton Killam tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Layton Killam got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

5'

Kendrick Normanson blocked Erle Law in a good, clean tackle before Erle Law tried to pass the ball.

7'

Jerrold Thorpe was pressed by Ewart Mercer but he evaded the challenge and tried his luck from 30 yards.

Conway Martell failed to clear the ball away ... Jerrold Thorpe scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 1 Bradford city

8'

Kendrick Normanson evaded the challenge of Edison Edwards and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But it went over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

11'

Kenelm Thorn made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Dustin Haywood.

12'

Alexander Anson went in with a successful block tackle on Ewart Mercer before Ewart Mercer attempted to deliver the ball.

13'

Jerrold Thorpe moved the ball forward for Alexander Anson, Bennie Batts missed his interception.

Alexander Anson tried to deliver a float cross but Ewart Mercer blocked it.

14'

Alexander Anson passed along the floor for Jerrold Thorpe to pick it up, Jerrold Thorpe took it in his stride before Ivan Rennold could cut it out.

Jerrold Thorpe played a lovely ball for Jordan Batts, Kendrick Normanson missed his interception.

Jordan Batts was able to make space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Devan Freeman wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Conway Martell tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Jordan Batts scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 2 Bradford city

16'

Kendrick Normanson dribbled past Edison Edwards.

Kenelm Thorn picked up Kendrick Normanson's excellent ball, Erle Law couldn't cut it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Kenelm Thorn but Lennon Williams threw himself in front of the shot.

17'

Jerrold Thorpe shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Ewart Mercer charged down the shot.

18'

Robbie Dexter hit a speculative long-range shot but Rashawn Watson threw himself in front of the shot.

19'

Jaxon Akers aimed the corner at the far post.

Nicholas Hodson got ahead of Lennon Williams to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Ralf James did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

20'

A long ball was delivered by Kendrick Normanson,Edison Edwards failed to intercept the pass.

Ewart Mercer played the ball instantly down the left. Lennon Williams missed his interception.

Rashawn Watson tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Jordan Batts.

23'

The referee showed Ivan Rennold a yellow card.

24'

The referee showed Kendrick Normanson a yellow card.

Kendrick Normanson tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Alexander Anson cut it out.

25'

Rashawn Watson lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

26'

Kendrick Normanson made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Erle Law.

28'

Erle Law took the ball confidently past Devan Freeman.

Erle Law tried to pass the ball forward but Ivan Rennold intercepted the pass.

29'

Esmé Firmin blocked Rashawn Watson before Rashawn Watson attempted to pass the ball.

30'

Bennie Batts looked destined to score from long range but he was closed down well by Alexander Anson.

31'

Kendrick Normanson tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Edison Edwards.

32'

Kendrick Normanson tried to knock a long ball forward but Erle Law read the game well to intercept the ball.

34'

Block tackle from Kendrick Normanson, easily dispossessing Erle Law before Erle Law tried to pass the ball.

35'

Layton Killam hit the ball forward to Rashawn Watson, the ball was picked up by Rashawn Watson before Dustin Haywood could intercept.

Rashawn Watson tried to get the cross in but Esmé Firmin intercepted but couldn't control.

36'

Erle Law directed the ball nicely to Edison Edwards, Ivan Rennold missed his interception.

Edison Edwards smashed the ball past Kendrick Normanson towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Conway Martell didn't move fast enough to save it ... Edison Edwards capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 3 Bradford city

37'

Dustin Haywood tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Rashawn Watson.

38'

Bennie Batts jinked confidently past Alexander Anson.

Bennie Batts had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Jerrold Thorpe gave him no space .

39'

Erle Law passed the ball perfectly to Edison Edwards, Ivan Rennold stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Edison Edwards had shrugged off the challenge of Kendrick Normanson and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

Brilliant saved by Conway Martell.

42'

Erle Law tried to lift the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Rashawn Watson.

44'

Dustin Haywood made good use of the scissors dribble. As Rashawn Watson lost his balance, Dustin Haywood dribbled past Rashawn Watson.

Layton Killam block tackled Dustin Haywood before Dustin Haywood could pass the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Stoke-on-Trent united were unfortunate to go in behind.Stoke-on-Trent united maintained 53% of possession and 47% for Bradford city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Jerrold Thorpe faked a pass then cut Kenelm Thorn in a different direction.

Jerrold Thorpe supplied a low cross, Ewart Mercer tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jordan Batts immediately struck it before Nicholas Hodson could clear it away.

Conway Martell beat the ball away.

50'

Esmé Firmin had the pace to beat Rashawn Watson.

Esmé Firmin fired off a long shot but Layton Killam got in and cleared the danger.

52'

Esmé Firmin tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

53'

Erle Law dribbled past Nicholas Hodson.

Erle Law directed the ball past Ivan Rennold to Virgil Thorne.

Virgil Thorne struck it! but the shot was charged down by Devan Freeman.

54'

Kendrick Normanson tried to get past Edison Edwards but Edison Edwards nicked the ball from the toes of Kendrick Normanson.

55'

Bennie Batts looked destined to score from long range but Alexander Anson made an crucial challenge!.

56'

Kendrick Normanson attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Alexander Anson.

57'

Layton Killam skipped past the challenge of Dustin Haywood.

Layton Killam tried to dribble past Esmé Firmin but his possession is lost through a tackle by Esmé Firmin.

58'

Esmé Firmin tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Rashawn Watson.

60'

Rashawn Watson tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Erle Law.

61'

Kendrick Normanson tried to twist past Edison Edwards but Edison Edwards block tackled Kendrick Normanson.

64'

Esmé Firmin made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Rashawn Watson.

65'

Kendrick Normanson tried to twist past Edison Edwards but Edison Edwards took the ball away from Kendrick Normanson.

66'

Kendrick Normanson tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Edison Edwards.

68'

Layton Killam made an attempt to move the ball forward but Dustin Haywood got to the ball first.

69'

Jerrold Thorpe tried to twist past Bennie Batts but failed.

70'

The freekick was quickly taken by Robbie Dexter. But Robbie Dexter put it wide.

71'

Yellow card shown to Edison Edwards.

Ewart Mercer tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Alexander Anson cut it out.

73'

Virgil Thorne blasted a banana shot from long range but Ewart Mercer cleared the ball.

74'

Layton Killam delivered the ball to Rashawn Watson, Rashawn Watson took possession of the ball before Dustin Haywood could reach it.

Rashawn Watson swung in a float cross, Esmé Firmin couldn't reach it.

Bennie Batts got ahead of Lennon Williams to win the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Devan Freeman had a great opportunity to score but Jordan Batts made the last ditch tackle.

75'

Kendrick Normanson attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Erle Law.

76'

Kendrick Normanson knocked a lovely ball for Ivan Rennold, Ivan Rennold took it in his stride before Erle Law could reach it.

Ivan Rennold made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Edison Edwards.

77'

Alexander Anson blocked Ewart Mercer in a good, clean tackle before Ewart Mercer tried to get onto the pass.

79'

Devan Freeman sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

80'

Bennie Batts tried to skip past Alexander Anson but Alexander Anson blocked Bennie Batts.

82'

Jaxon Akers passed the ball through Edison Edwards'legs to Kendrick Normanson !!!

Kendrick Normanson made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Erle Law.

83'

Dustin Haywood passed the ball to Erle Law, the ball was picked up by Erle Law before Ivan Rennold could cut it out.

Erle Law played a perfect pass for Alexander Anson, Alexander Anson took possession of the ball before Kendrick Normanson could cut it out.

Alexander Anson found a gap and tried an audacious shot on goal. Devan Freeman didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Alexander Anson put it wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

88'

Ivan Rennold twisted past Jordan Batts.

From long range, Ivan Rennold bent the ball towards goal but the shot clattered off Alexander Anson.

92'

Jaxon Akers dribbled past Alexander Anson.

Jaxon Akers hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Jerrold Thorpe wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Jaxon Akers struck it just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

95'

Poor corner kick by Layton Killam. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

End Match Stoke-on-Trent united 0 - 3 Bradford city