Bradford (Park Avenue) Reserves Secure Cup Victory

Reserves advance with 6-3 win in Bradford District Cup

Bradford (Park Avenue) AFC Reserves recorded a 6-3 victory away to Gomersal and Cleckheaton Reserves in the Bradford District Cup, progressing to the next round of the competition.

Match summary

The match took place at East Bierley, with Bradford (Park Avenue) Reserves opening the scoring early. Michael Douglas put the visitors ahead in the third minute after a pass from Haris Khan, striking the ball into the top right corner of the net.

Gomersal and Cleckheaton responded quickly to level the score following a defensive error from Avenue. However, Bradford (Park Avenue) regained the lead shortly afterwards. Connor Douglas’s powerful shot was saved by the home goalkeeper, but McKenzie Murphy capitalised on the rebound to score from close range.

Despite challenging windy conditions, Avenue maintained possession and created several chances. Michael Douglas scored again with a well-placed strike that was saved but fell to Oskar Wota, who tapped in to make it 3-1.

Gomersal reduced the deficit before half-time, bringing the score to 3-2. A brief interruption occurred when the referee mistakenly blew for half-time early but quickly corrected the error and resumed play.

In the remaining minutes of the first half, Avenue scored twice more. Reuben Armitage assisted Michael Douglas for a stunning goal, and Wota added a fifth after chipping the goalkeeper, again set up by Armitage.

Second half and substitutions

At half-time, Lucas Shaw replaced Jodi Tiffany. Early in the second half, goalkeeper Luke Morris made a notable save in a one-on-one situation. Further substitutions included Josh Owen, Abdoul Aziz Diallo, Tidiane Diallo, and Max Walker coming on for Michael Douglas, Rico Feltham, McKenzie Murphy, and Haris Khan respectively.

Shaw quickly made an impact by scoring Avenue’s sixth goal after capitalising on a loose ball from Tidiane Diallo’s initial effort.

Late match events and final score

• Avenue were awarded a penalty late in the game, but Oskar Wota’s effort was saved by the home goalkeeper.
• Following the save, a foul by Avenue led to a free-kick just outside the penalty area for Gomersal, which was converted with a well-placed shot over the defensive wall.

The match concluded with a final score of Gomersal and Cleckheaton Reserves 3, Bradford (Park Avenue) Reserves 6.

Next round prospects

Bradford (Park Avenue) Reserves will now await the draw for the next round of the Bradford District Cup, hoping for a home fixture to continue their cup run.