Bradford and Carlisle Draw in Thrilling Encounter
Bradford, West Yorkshire – Bradford City and Carlisle United played out a 2-2 draw in a thrilling League Two match at the University of Bradford Stadium. Both teams displayed attacking intent, scoring goals in both the first and second halves.
Bradford took the lead in the 2nd minute with a goal from A. Cook, assisted by J. Walker. Carlisle equalized in the 58th minute through a goal from H. Neal, assisted by C. Harper. Bradford regained the lead in the 70th minute with another goal from A. Cook, this time assisted by T. Wright. However, Carlisle equalized again in the 78th minute with a goal from D. McGeouch.
The game was characterized by intensity and a high number of yellow cards, with Bradford receiving 3 and Carlisle 4. Both teams had clear chances to score, but both defenses held firm.
Statistics:
* Bradford: 46% possession, 13 shots (4 on target, 5 off target), 3 corners, 14 fouls, 3 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Carlisle: 54% possession, 13 shots (6 on target, 3 off target), 5 corners, 10 fouls, 4 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Match Summary:
* 2′: Bradford – Goal by A. Cook (Normal Goal), assist by J. Walker
* 20′: Carlisle – Card by H. Neal (Yellow Card)
* 29′: Bradford – Card by N. Byrne (Yellow Card)
* 58′: Carlisle – Goal by H. Neal (Normal Goal), assist by C. Harper
* 67′: Carlisle – Card by A. Davies (Yellow Card)
* 70′: Bradford – Goal by A. Cook (Normal Goal), assist by T. Wright
* 78′: Bradford – Card by C. Kelly (Yellow Card)
* 81′: Carlisle – Card by D. McGeouch (Yellow Card)
* 90′: Bradford – Card by C. Diabate (Yellow Card)
Substitutions carlisle: at minute 11 C. Harper came in and B. Williams went out., at minute 61 S. Lavelle came in and T. Thomas went out., at minute 75 L. Armstrong came in and H. Neal went out., at minute 76 D. McGeouch came in and J. Jones went out.
Substitutions bradford: at minute 65 B. Pointon came in and C. Oduor went out., at minute 89 A. Pattison came in and O. Sanderson went out., at minute 89 V. Oliver came in and A. Cook went out., at minute 90 J. Shepherd came in and T. Wright went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bradford
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