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: Â Wigan Athletic 2 – 4 Bradford City.
Great save by Keeper Matt Duke, keeping Bradford City in the gameNathan Doyle gets to grips with Wigan Athletic’s defence
Bradford City’s James Hanson wins the headerBradford City’s Nahki Wells tests Wigan Athletic Keeper Ali Al HabsiBradford City’s Stephen Darby tries to find a way through the Wigan Athletic defenceBradford City’s James Hanson out-jumps the Wigan Athletic defenceBradford City’s penalty appeal was ignoredZavon Hines makes a run down the wing to create a chance for Bradford CityZavon Hines’ shot is blocked by Keeper Ali Al Habsi, keeping Wigan Athletic in the gameWill Atkinson makes a great run for Bradford CityWigan Athletic’s Ronnie Stam takes on Bradford City’s Will AtkinsonJames Hanson fights off Wigan Athletic’s Arouna Kone
Penalties…..
Nathan Doyle sends keeper Ali Al Habsi the wrong way, 1 – 0 to Bradford CityKeeper Matt Duke dives the right way but cannot stop the penalty from David Jones, making it 1 – 1Keeper Ali Al Habsi guesses the right way but cannot stop the power from Gary Jones. 2 – 1 to Bradford CityMatt Duke is sent the wrong way by Ben Watson. 2 – 2Stephen Darby sends Ali Al Habsi the wrong way, putting Bradford City ahead once again. 3 – 2 to Bradford CityMatt Duke prepares himself….…. and dives the right way, but Shaun Maloney puts the ball over the bar!! Â 3 – 2 Bradford City!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.Jordi Gomez approaches for his penalty. If he misses it’s game over for Wigan AthleticThe atmosphere in the stadium is tense as he places the ball……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…Bradford City players race towards hero Matt DukeThe players celebrate getting through to the last 8 of the Capital One CupCelebrations……more celebrations…Keeper Matt Duke is under there somewhere?!!…the celebrations continue…Bradford City applaud and thank their loyal fansBradford City’s army of fans celebrate the teams successThe players are joined by Manager Phil Parkinson and other club staff to thank the fansPhil Parkinson’s Barmy Army!! All 5,000 of them!!
Photographs from Bradford City V Cheltenham Town – Saturday 20th October 2012. Â A great game with the final score 3-1 to Bradford City.
Official match photo before kick offReferee points to the penalty spot Marlon Pack steps up to convert the penalty for Cheltenham TownNahki Wells receives a booking – his 5th of the season resulting in a one match ban.Nahki Wells places the ball on the spot as Bradford City are awarded a penalty in the last few seconds of first half extra time.Bradford City players celebrate Nahki Wells second goalNahki Wells holds off Cheltenham Town’s defenderBradford City player shows great skillBradford City’s Nahki Wells forces a save from Cheltenham Town Goal keeper Scott BrownYoung Bradford City fans disagree with the referees decisionBradford City’s James Hanson rises above the Cheltenham defenceAnother great save from Cheltenham’s keeper Scott Brown stops the Bantams from going aheadNathan Doyle clears the danger for Bradford CityBradford City’s Nahki Wells fights for the ballBradford City players contest the referee’s decisionBradford City’s Nahki Wells is mauled by Cheltenham Town’s Keeper and defenderBradford City’s Nahki Wells beats Cheltenham keeper Scott Brown for the second time, putting The Bantams aheadJames Meredith blasts home the 3rd goal for Bradford City leaving no return for Cheltenham TownBradford City players celebrate James Meredith’s first goal for the clubBradford City’s Will Atkinson takes on the Cheltenham Town defenceNahki Wells is selected as Man of the MatchClub mascot Lenny The City Gent models the outfit he will be racing in on Friday 26th October to raise money and awareness for Prostate Cancer UK
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