Match Report: Blackburn FC 2-1 Bradford United

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Semi final of the Asian Championship beckoned for our first team on Sunday. Once again facing another Blackburn outfit in Blackburn FC. 3 changes were made from the QF. Mo Qasim, Zain Mushtaq & Daniel Eze coming in for Musa Jallow, Mohammed Anas & Muhammet.

First half started evenly with both teams testing the waters out with the first standout moment coming when Blackburn capitalised on a number of mistakes by Bradford. Firstly, conceding a cheap free kick, then not being able to clear the lines which allowed the Blackburn attacker to scuff one past Bradfords keeper. 0-1 Blackburn.

With Blackburn’s tails up and a few number of fans behind them; a moment of brilliance from their winger saw them extend the lead with a mazy run ending with a tidy finish. 0-2.

As the half progressed, Bradford slowly started getting grips of the game leading to several half chances until the brink of HT which saw a definite Bradford United goal stopped on the line by a suspected hand. Penalty awarded after some discussion with the linesman which Umar made no mistake putting away.

Second half from a Bradford point of view was one of the most frustrating ones you would see. Dominated for 40 minutes without the breakthrough. At times playing through Blackburn midfield easily until the final ball. Not sure what a stop start half had to do with that as Blackburn most have broken a record with the number of injuries, cramps & niggles in one half.

Having said this, there was one final guilt edge chance as we threw the kitchen sink at it which was headed over from a few yards out. One of them days. On another day we score 2-3, wasn’t meant to be. It’s been a long slog of a season where we saw us win the District Cup in our first season as a club. Now a rest period awaits as we look to aim to push for a league title in 2024 along with a few cup wins.

Match Report: Bradford United 3-0 Blackburn United

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UK Asian Championships – Asian Image

First team were invited to compete in the Asian Championships 2023. An 8 team competition where the best Asian teams come together to hold the Asian Championships.

Our first opponents Blackburn United.

Very little was known of them hence a tried and tested lineup picked itself. Bradford dominated early moving the ball around crisply & with purpose in the first 5 minutes which led to a near identical goal from the district cup final where a cross field ball was taken under control superbly by Umar ‘El Pistolero’ Ali squaring the Blackburn defender up leaving only one outcome. 1-0.

No further goal additions were made despite Bradford domination at times showing some classy combinations which on other days would have got 2/3 goals. 1-0 HT.

Second half saw Bradford score 2 more, firstly Umar shooting from 30 yards which was fumbled over the line by Blackburn’s keeper & a tidy finish from Haroon who was a nuisance as always when called upon.

Bradford controlled majority of the game. Keeping the ball at will & rarely being troubled which can only been seen as a professional performance as bigger tests lie ahead.

FANS’ PLAYER OF THE SEASON

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Vote for the Fans’ Player of the Season using the poll below. Our Top 10 players have been shortlisted below based on most appearances this season.

Only one entry per person and duplicates will void all votes for individual.

Deadline Saturday 20th May 2023 4pm….

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Fans’ Player of the Season

Match report: Leeds Medics 1-4 Bradford United

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Last game of the season. An opportunity for Bradford to cement top 4 and cap a brilliant first season in the top division. Against medics who we know well and are always a pleasure to play against. Professional outfit with relentless work rate.

A number of changes to the line up with close to 6 23s get an opportunity to to impress the manager.

Before the game a minutes silence was held after a family member of one of the players past away this week. Impeccable observed.

Bradford dominated large parts of the game showing classy combinations and were comfortable in possession. Bradford controlled the game from back to front. Jallow continues his rich form in the first team with yet another 2 goals. Finished the season strong and set the foundations for next season. Job done.

Match Report: Calverley Utd 0-2 Bradford United

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Midweek game. These are always tough no matter the availability or the opposition. It was beautiful evening for a change. Ideal for game football. A repeat of the cup final less than a week ago, nevertheless there was 3 points up for grabs. Calverley looking to finish their season on high.

Both teams not at their best with fringe players coming in to try and take a claim to a starting spot for next season. A professional performance from Bradford United in the end. Got the job done. Clean sheet. Two goals. Should have been a lot more but United will take the points and move onto the last game of the season.

Brilliant to see a number of players step up from the 23s to gain experience and show what they can do. 1st team debut for 23s captain Rayhan Khan who has been developing impressively over the last few seasons with the youth teams. The first team has a very young average age and the club prioritising developing their own talents then bringing in marquee signings seems be baring fruit.

Musa Jallow has taken to the first team like duck on water. Scoring hatful of goals and missing even more. Fantastic young talent who will only grow.

MOM – Haaris – was excellent all game. Played with passion and gave 100% in everything he did. Was also stand in skipper today and led by example with excellent work rate and desire.

Sponsor our Annual Awards Ceremony

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Sponsor our annual awards ceremony, which will be held at Rio Grande Bradford. We have various sponsorship packages available for the awards. Every year we host our annual awards graduation for all the players. It’s an opportunity for all the family and friends to come together and recognise the achievements of the players. Over the years we have hosted the graduation at a number of grand venues such as Bradford City and Sunrise Banqueting. Our last event we hosted was at Rio Grande which had over 500 attendees. All players receive participation trophies and winners awards.

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Match Report: Bradford United 4-4 Middleton

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A quick turnaround after the district cup success as we hosted one of the strongest sides in the league in Middleton. As if the task wasn’t hard enough, Bradford United were without 7 first teamers; holidays, cricket, suspensions, injuries you name it. It meant opportunities were available for our u23s to take their opportunities & boy did Musa Jallow do that.

A cagey start saw both teams trying to play football but without any real substance until Bradford United found a way to expose the Middleton defence with our youthfulness; easily knocking the ball about until Greeny decided to clip one over the high line of Middleton allowing Jallow to have a clear run at goal easily dispatching past the onrushing keeper. 1-0.

With our tails up. Our over zealous / lack of experience allowed Middleton to get back in the game through a free kick which was given away unnecessarily. 1-1. This could have knocked the stuffing out of United’s young side.

But United carried on as they were; countering Middletons ability & experience with exuberance as there was a sense that our opponents weren’t at the races particularly in defence as the next 2 significant moments were in favour of United. On the first occasion, Jallow was brought down in the box only to miss the penalty. But you can’t keep a good man down, minutes later a near identical moment to the first goal saw Jallow played in this time making no mistake slotting past the keeper. 2-1 HT.

Message was really simple at HT. Re emphasising the tactical plan, keeping up the good work and to continue showing bravery & character. At the restart Middleton instantly pegged back as a deflected shot looped over United’s stand in keeper Mo Hussain. Yet, United were not to fold continuing to play football in a similar manner to the first half. This positive approach was justified as we regained the lead through Haroon who finished a lovely worked team goal. 3-2. However, 5 minutes later once again Middleton pegged back through another free kick. 3-3

This followed a period of dominance from Middleton who pushed hard to get their 4th.
However, the young lions weren’t to be rolled over regaining the lead against the run of play. M Anas playing a delicate ball to the man of the match Musa Jallow who went round the keeper to tap in for his hat rick. 4-3.

Last 10 were fairly quiet as we tried managing the game but at the same time United’s 4th zapped the energy out of Middleton who were playing their 3rd game in 6 days. Thinking the game was done, a lapse in concentration saw Burns delightfully lob our on rushing keeper in with mere seconds to go which ended the game 4-4.

Mixed emotions at the end. Firstly, deflated not coming up with 3 points in a game we led 4 times. But at he same time a sense of giddiness for what the future hold; to go toe to toe with arguably the best side in the league with a team that consisted of 7 players from our u23s showed the strength & direction we’re heading. Having just won the district cup. We’re only getting started!!

⚽️ Goalscorers:
Musa Jallow x 3 & Haroon

👑 MOM: Musa Jallow, a constant threat all game; on and off the ball. Scoring 3 goals against a defence that is rarely broken down potentially finding a soft centre as they looked terrified of his pace all day.

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