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Bradford Thrashes Colchester in a Thrilling Match in Bradford
Bradford secured a convincing 4-1 victory over Colchester in a thrilling encounter at the University of Bradford Stadium, Bradford, West Yorkshire, on Friday, March 22nd at 3 PM. The referee for the match was W. Finnie. The game, part of League Two’s round 38 of the 2024 season, was dominated by Bradford’s superior possession (55%) and goal-scoring opportunities (20 shots, 7 on target).
C. Kavanagh opened the scoring for the home side in the 31st minute, assisted by B. Halliday. H. Anderson equalized for Colchester in the 36th minute. However, G. Lapslie put Bradford back in the lead in the 41st minute, assisted by T. Adaramola. In the second half, Kavanagh scored his second goal in the 70th minute, assisted by B. Khela, virtually sealing the match. Lapslie completed his brace in the 78th minute.
Despite the defeat, Colchester managed a few attempts on goal, with 10 shots (2 on target), but Bradford’s defense proved solid. In terms of fouls, Bradford committed 10 and Colchester 5. Both teams maintained a clean game without any yellow or red cards.
Substitutions colchester: at minute 65 T. Simpson came in and R. Hunt went out., at minute 65 J. Gordon came in and O. Edwards went out., at minute 73 A. Scully came in and L. Taylor went out., at minute 82 O. Thorn came in and J. Payne went out.
Substitutions bradford: at minute 72 C. Kelly came in and T. Wright went out., at minute 72 B. Pointon came in and R. Crichlow-Noble went out., at minute 82 P. Huntington came in and N. Byrne went out., at minute 83 A. Pattison came in and T. Adaramola went out., at minute 83 J. Walker came in and C. Kavanagh went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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