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Bradford Stuns Cardiff with Resounding Victory on Home Turf
Cardiff (Caerdydd) – Bradford City delivered a tough defeat to Cardiff City at the Cardiff City Stadium in a League One match that left the home side with a bitter taste. Despite dominating possession with 60%, Cardiff couldn’t convert their ball control into enough goals.
Bradford took the lead in the 16th minute with a goal by T. Leigh, assisted by T. Wright. The lead was extended in the 30th minute with a penalty goal by A. Sarcevic. Cardiff showed aggression, reflected in the yellow card to G. Osho in the 29th minute, but failed to react before halftime. The intensity of the game remained high, with yellow cards for J. Neufville and R. Wintle just before the break.
The second half began with an early goal by J. Neufville in the 49th minute, assisted by W. Swan, which seemed to seal the game. Cardiff attempted a desperate comeback, managing to pull one back in the 77th minute with a goal by C. Robinson. However, Bradford’s defense remained solid and frustrated the home side’s attempts to equalize. The match concluded with a well-organized Bradford that knew how to take advantage of their opportunities, despite having less possession (40%) and committing 10 fouls compared to Cardiff’s 11. The final score reflected a 3-1 result that will undoubtedly resonate in the morale of the Welsh team. Referee Martin Woods showed a total of nine yellow cards during the match, six for Cardiff and three for Bradford, highlighting the intensity of the game.
Substitutions bradford: at minute 46 T. Leigh came in and J. Metcalfe went out., at minute 68 W. Swan came in and N. Powell went out., at minute 71 A. Baldwin came in and T. McIntyre went out., at minute 90 A. Sarcevic came in and B. Halliday went out.
Substitutions cardiff: at minute 46 R. Kpakio came in and P. Ng went out., at minute 57 R. Wintle came in and C. Robinson went out., at minute 57 C. Willock came in and O. Kellyman went out., at minute 57 C. Ashford came in and I. Davies went out., at minute 78 G. Osho came in and J. Colwill went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cardiff
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