Bradford edges out Mansfield Town in a tense encounter
Bradford City secured a 3-0 victory over Mansfield Town in a game that was decided in the final minutes. The visiting side dominated possession and firepower in the second half to take all three points from the One Call Stadium.
The match started with a fast pace, with Bradford taking the initiative from the first minute. In the 3rd minute, V. Oliver opened the scoring with a powerful shot after an assist from A. Pattison. The “Bantams” continued to press and in the 36th minute, B. Pointon extended the lead with a goal that left the home goalkeeper helpless.
In the second half, Mansfield Town sought a comeback with several changes, but the Bradford defense stood firm. With 10 minutes remaining, C. Oduor sealed the encounter with a goal that silenced the One Call Stadium.
The match was marked by intensity and a fight in the midfield. Despite Mansfield Town dominating possession in the first half, Bradford was more effective in attack. The “Bantams” managed to get off 16 shots, 8 of them on target, while Mansfield Town could only manage 8 shots, with one on target.
With this victory, Bradford sits atop the group in the EFL Trophy, while Mansfield Town is left with a bitter taste after the home defeat.
Substitutions mansfield town: at minute 46 A. Oshilaja came in and S. McLaughlin went out., at minute 66 W. Evans came in and K. Baccus went out., at minute 66 S. Quinn came in and H. Boateng went out., at minute 79 M. Abdullah came in and B. Waine went out., at minute 79 T. Anderson came in and J. Bowery went out.
Substitutions bradford: at minute 72 A. Cook came in and V. Oliver went out., at minute 72 C. Kavanagh came in and O. Sanderson went out., at minute 81 C. Oduor came in and B. Pointon went out., at minute 88 T. Wright came in and J. Adams went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Mansfield Town
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