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Rotherham Edges Past Bradford in Tight EFL Trophy Encounter
Bradford, West Yorkshire – Rotherham United secured a 1-0 victory over Bradford City at the University of Bradford Stadium in a closely fought EFL Trophy Group Stage match (Game 10) on November 19th, 2024. S. McWilliams’ fifth-minute goal proved to be the difference between the two sides.
The match was a keenly contested affair, with a total of 18 fouls committed. Bradford enjoyed 48% possession and managed 10 shots (3 on target), while Rotherham, with 52% possession, registered only 5 shots, with just 1 on target. Bradford received three yellow cards, while Rotherham received one. Despite Bradford’s greater possession and shots, Rotherham’s clinical finishing secured the three points. The win puts Rotherham in a strong position in the group stage.
Substitutions bradford: at minute 40 N. Byrne came in and J. Shepherd went out., at minute 46 V. Oliver came in and T. Smith went out., at minute 70 J. Benn came in and C. Diabate went out., at minute 70 R. Smallwood came in and C. Evans went out., at minute 76 A. Cook came in and O. Sanderson went out.
Substitutions rotherham: at minute 72 S. Nombe came in and B. Hatton went out., at minute 83 J. Powell came in and J. Holmes went out., at minute 90 J. Hull came in and J. Hungbo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bradford
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