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Bradford City V Swansea City – Capital One Cup Final at Wembley

Photos from the Capital One Cup final at Wembley; Bradford City V Swansea City.

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Aston Villa V Bradford City (2nd leg): Capital One Cup Semi-final photos

Photos from Bradford City’s EPIC win over Premiership side Aston Villa.  Bradford City made history tonight, and will be playing in the final at Wembley!!!

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Bradford City V Aston Villa – Capital One Cup Semi-final photos

Photos from Bradford City V Aston Villa in the Capital One Cup Semi-finals.  

Great game finishing 3 – 1 to Bradford City.


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Bradford City V Arsenal – Quarter Finals – Capital One Cup

Photos from Bradford City’s epic win over Premiership team Arsenal in the Quarter Finals of the Capital One Cup.

 Bradford City took a shock lead over the Gunners early in the first half, with Arsenal making it 1-1 with just a few minutes left of normal time; taking the game into extra time.  

City defended well and held on for the extra 30 minutes, taking it to penalties; with Bradford winning their 9th penalty shoot out in a row!!

Match action….

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Penalties…
Bradford City V Arsenal - Capital One Cup  ©Claire Epton 2012
Nathan Doyle makes it 1-0 to Bradford City
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Bradford City V Arsenal - Capital One Cup  ©Claire Epton 2012
Keeper Matt Duke makes a fine save: 1-0 Bradford City
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Gary Jones makes it 2-0 to Bradford City
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Chamakh hits the post…. 2-0 Bradford City!!
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Szczesny makes the save from Darby to keep the Gunners in with a chance
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Wilshere scores for Arsenal to make it 2-1
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Connell keeps City’s Cup hopes alive by smashing his penalty home!  3-1 Bradford City
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Oxlade-Chamberlain scores, making it 3-2 to Bradford City
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Bradford City V Arsenal - Capital One Cup  ©Claire Epton 2012
Ritchie Jones saw his penalty saved by Szczesny; scoring this would have secured City’s
place in the next round
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The penalty shoot out finished in dramatic fashion, with Vermaelen’s effort hitting the post, meaning
Bradford City are through to the Semi-Final’s of the Capital One Cup, also making history for the club! 
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Wigan Athletic V Bradford City – 4th round Capital One Cup

A great performance by Bradford City, holding off Premiership team Wigan Athletic to take the match into extra time, with the game being decided by a penalty shoot out.  The atmosphere created by the 5000 loyal and dedicated Bradford City fans that sang their hearts out for the full 120 minutes was immense!!

Final score after penalties:  Wigan Athletic 2 – 4 Bradford City.

Great save by Keeper Matt Duke, keeping Bradford City in the game
Great save by Keeper Matt Duke, keeping Bradford City in the game
Nathan Doyle gets to grips with Wigan Athletics defence
Nathan Doyle gets to grips with Wigan Athletic’s defence

Wigan Athletic V Bradford City

Bradford City's James Hanson wins the header
Bradford City’s James Hanson wins the header
Bradford City's Nahki Wells tests Wigan Athletic Keeper Ali Al Habsi
Bradford City’s Nahki Wells tests Wigan Athletic Keeper Ali Al Habsi
 Bradford City's Stephen Darby tries to find a way through the Wigan Athletic defence
Bradford City’s Stephen Darby tries to find a way through the Wigan Athletic defence
Bradford City's James Hanson out-jumps the Wigan Athletic defence
Bradford City’s James Hanson out-jumps the Wigan Athletic defence
Bradford City's penalty appeal was ignored
Bradford City’s penalty appeal was ignored
Zavon Hines makes a run down the wing to create a chance for Bradford City
Zavon Hines makes a run down the wing to create a chance for Bradford City
Zavon Hines' shot is blocked by Keeper Ali Al Habsi, keeping Wigan Athletic in the game
Zavon Hines’ shot is blocked by Keeper Ali Al Habsi, keeping Wigan Athletic in the game
Will Atkinson makes a great run for Bradford City
Will Atkinson makes a great run for Bradford City
Wigan Athletic's Ronnie Stam takes on Bradford City's Will Atkinson
Wigan Athletic’s Ronnie Stam takes on Bradford City’s Will Atkinson
James Hanson fights off Wigan Athletic's Arouna Kone
James Hanson fights off Wigan Athletic’s Arouna Kone

Penalties…..

Nathan Doyle sends keeper Ali Al Habsi the wrong way.  1 - 0 to Bradford City
Nathan Doyle sends keeper Ali Al Habsi the wrong way, 1 – 0 to Bradford City
Keeper Matt Duke dives the right way but cannot stop the penalty from David Jones.  1 - 1
Keeper Matt Duke dives the right way but cannot stop the penalty from David Jones, making it 1 – 1
Keeper Ali Al Habsi guesses the right way but cannot stop the power from Gary Jones.   2 - 1 to Bradford City
Keeper Ali Al Habsi guesses the right way but cannot stop the power from Gary Jones. 2 – 1 to Bradford City
Matt Duke is sent the wrong way by Ben Watson.  2 - 2
Matt Duke is sent the wrong way by Ben Watson. 2 – 2
Stephen Darby sends Ali Al Habsi the wrong way, putting Bradford City ahead once again.  3 - 2 to Bradford City
Stephen Darby sends Ali Al Habsi the wrong way, putting Bradford City ahead once again. 3 – 2 to Bradford City
Matt Duke prepares himself....
Matt Duke prepares himself….
.... and dives the right way, but Shaun Maloney put the ball over the bar!!  3 - 2 Bradford City!
…. and dives the right way, but Shaun Maloney puts the ball over the bar!!   3 – 2 Bradford City!
Alan Connell walks up to the spot.
Alan Connell walks up to the spot.
4 out of 4 penalties converted for Bradford City; Alan Connell scores a great goal, inching them closer to victory.
4 out of 4 penalties converted for Bradford City; Alan Connell scores a great goal, inching them closer to victory.
Jordi Gomez approaches for his penalty.  If he misses it's game over for Wigan Athletic
Jordi Gomez approaches for his penalty. If he misses it’s game over for Wigan Athletic
The atmosphere in the stadium is tense as he places the ball...
The atmosphere in the stadium is tense as he places the ball…
...and forces a magnificent save from Bradford City Keeper and hero Matt Duke!!
…and forces a magnificent save from Bradford City Keeper and hero Matt Duke sending Bradford City through to the next round!!
Reaction of the Bradford City players...
Reaction of the Bradford City players…
Bradford City players race towards hero Matt Duke
Bradford City players race towards hero Matt Duke
The players celebrate getting through to the last 8 of the Capital One Cup
The players celebrate getting through to the last 8 of the Capital One Cup
Celebrations...
Celebrations…
...more celebrations...
…more celebrations…
Keeper Matt Duke is under there somewhere?!!
Keeper Matt Duke is under there somewhere?!!
...the celebrations continue...
…the celebrations continue…
Bradford City applaud and thank their loyal fans
Bradford City applaud and thank their loyal fans
Bradford City's army of fans celebrate the teams success
Bradford City’s army of fans celebrate the teams success
The players are joined by Manager Phil Parkinson and other club staff  to thank the fans
The players are joined by Manager Phil Parkinson and other club staff to thank the fans
Phil Parkinson's Barmy Army!!  All 5,000 of them!!
Phil Parkinson’s Barmy Army!! All 5,000 of them!!