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Bradford Stages Comeback to Defeat AFC Wimbledon in Goal-Filled Match
Bradford, West Yorkshire – In an exciting encounter held at the University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford City secured an important victory against AFC Wimbledon in a match corresponding to the sixth matchday of League One. The match, played in a vibrant atmosphere, culminated in a scoreline favorable to the home team.
AFC Wimbledon took an early lead in the match, at the 25th minute, thanks to a goal by M. Browne after an assist from M. Stevens. The visiting team displayed solidity and control in the early stages of the match, maintaining 54% possession. However, Bradford responded quickly, finding the equalizer in the 32nd minute with a goal by J. Wright.
The second half of the match was a goal-scoring festival. AFC Wimbledon regained the lead in the 53rd minute, with a goal by M. Stevens, this time assisted by N. Asiimwe. Nevertheless, Bradford didn’t give up and, in the 61st minute, B. Pointon leveled the score again. The key moment of the match came in the 83rd minute when W. Swan scored the goal that gave Bradford the definitive lead.
Despite AFC Wimbledon’s attempts to react in the final minutes, Bradford managed to defend their lead and secure the victory. The match was characterized by a physical game, with 13 fouls committed by AFC Wimbledon and 9 by Bradford. The referee showed a yellow card to AFC Wimbledon player J. Reeves in the 78th minute. Regarding statistics, Bradford dominated in shots on target (6 compared to 4), although AFC Wimbledon had greater ball possession. Bradford showed a great capacity to react and effectiveness in attack, which allowed them to take the three points in a memorable match. The final score was Bradford 3, AFC Wimbledon 2.
Substitutions bradford: at minute 63 G. Lapslie came in and A. Sarcevic went out., at minute 63 B. Pointon came in and N. Powell went out., at minute 63 S. Humphrys came in and W. Swan went out., at minute 73 C. Tilt came in and C. Kelly went out.
Substitutions afc wimbledon: at minute 76 M. Stevens came in and O. Bugiel went out., at minute 76 M. Browne came in and A. Hackford went out., at minute 86 S. Seddon came in and A. Sasu went out., at minute 86 J. Lewis came in and R. Harbottle went out., at minute 87 J. Reeves came in and C. Maycock went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bradford
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