Bradford (Park Avenue) Secure Convincing Win Over Hallam FC

Strong First-Half Performance Seals Victory at Horsfall Community Stadium

Bradford (Park Avenue) continued their promising start to the season with a commanding 4-1 victory against Hallam FC at the Horsfall Community Stadium. The home side took control early on, scoring three goals within the first 20 minutes, before securing the win with a fourth just before half-time.

Match Summary

The hosts opened the scoring inside the opening minutes when Marcus Carver headed home from close range, following a well-worked move down the left wing involving Charlie Winfield and Luke Parkin. Bradford (Park Avenue) maintained pressure, and Robbie Fox then scored twice in quick succession. His first goal came after a through ball from wing-back Kareem Hassan-Smith, which he finished with a composed shot from ten yards. Shortly after, Fox added a second with a delicate chip over the goalkeeper from 16 yards.

Hallam responded with a goal from Ethan Kachosa, who capitalised on a diagonal pass from Rhomani Murray, a Doncaster Rovers loanee, firing a powerful shot past Bradford’s goalkeeper Dec Lambton. However, Bradford restored their three-goal advantage just before half-time with a superb strike from Carver, who scored from 20 yards with a first-time right-footed effort.

Second Half and Substitutions

The second half saw a more balanced contest, with several substitutions influencing the flow of the game. Bradford introduced Louie Chorlton, Jake Thompson, Adam Haw, Connor Shanks, and Ben Andreucci, all of whom contributed positively. Chorlton provided dangerous deliveries from the right wing, Thompson made incisive runs on the left, and Andreucci posed a threat with his movement off the last defender.

Despite Hallam’s efforts to mount a comeback, Bradford (Park Avenue) comfortably managed the game to secure the three points. The final score remained 4-1 in favour of the home side.

Team Line-Ups and Details

• Bradford (Park Avenue): Lambton; Hassan-Smith; Winfield (subbed by Thompson 67′); Duxbury; Misambo; Ible (captain); Ekpolo (subbed by Andreucci 81′); Moke; Carver (subbed by Shanks 74′); Parkin (subbed by Chorlton 58′); Fox (subbed by Haw 66′).
• Goalscorers: Marcus Carver (3′, 38′); Robbie Fox (17′, 18′); Ethan Kachosa (Hallam, timing not specified).
• Attendance: 430
• Referee: Hadley Warhurst

Upcoming Fixture

Bradford (Park Avenue) will next face Stalybridge Celtic in the FA Trophy on Saturday 29 August, with the match scheduled to kick off at 3pm. Supporters planning to attend the away fixture can arrange travel through the club’s Development Fund contact, Dave Rawling, via email at daverawling1952@gmail.com or by phone on 07748 340041.