Match Report: Bradford United 21/10/2023

Bradford District Cup

Bradford United 21s 0-2 Idle

A slow and cagey start from the lads today who just couldn’t seem to get going for the first 15-20 minutes of the game. We then got a hold of the ball and kept it well in patches and started to create opportunities but the we lacked in the final third. We then got hit with a sucker punch after a mistake lead to Idle breaking through and going ahead 1-0. We stood up to it and then should have equalised however the finish wasn’t the best from a man in great form. HT 0-1

The half time talk was simple. We need to relax and be composed on the ball and manage the game better. The lads were great in the second half and didn’t give Idle any opportunities at all. We missed more chances and again lacked in the final third today which just aint like us. Another mistake lead to Idle punishing us and taking a 2-0 lead. The lads showed great character to try and get back into the game however missed a few more chances. FT 0-2

A great experience for the lads competing with a team 4 divisions above them and again competing very well and unlucky not to take anything from the game. We go again as it’s now time to focus on the league cup and of course a huge season to compete for the league

MOM – SJ – a brilliant performance from this man today. Broke play up very well and showed great energy throughout the game