Video summary
The video captures a historic and intense League Cup match between Bradford City and Burnley, a rivalry that spans decades and is deeply rooted in the local geography of Aire Valley. Although the two teams have not faced each other competitively for twenty-two years, the atmosphere at Valley Parade was electric, fueled by affordable ticket prices and a massive crowd of over 20,000 fans, including more than 5,000 traveling supporters from Burnley. The event highlighted a significant cultural divide between the two clubs, with Bradford City's claret and amber colors contrasting against Burnley's claret and blue, creating a unique tension that defined the night despite the long gap since their last competitive meeting.
The match itself culminated in a dramatic penalty shootout after the game ended in a draw, showcasing exceptional skill from both sides as they took turns converting or missing their spot-kicks. Bradford City secured victory with a 2-1 lead in the shootout, thanks to goals from Anthony Sarcevic and Adam Phillips, while Burnley's efforts were thwarted by saves from goalkeeper Martin Coy and a crucial stop by McCracken. The commentary emphasized the emotional weight of the moment, describing how Adam Phillips drove his penalty low into the net to send Bradford City through to the third round, effectively overcoming the Championship side on their own patch in front of a sold-out audience.
This victory marked another memorable night under the leadership of Graham Alexander, reinforcing the club's near-perfect start to the season and building momentum for future success. The event was celebrated not just as a sporting achievement but as a testament to the passionate support base that makes Valley Parade such a formidable venue. As the crowd cheered in joy following the final whistle, the video concluded by framing this win as a significant milestone that keeps the team's trajectory improving, setting the stage for continued growth and excitement in upcoming fixtures.
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[music]
>> For second round League Cup action,
a much anticipated second round tie
awaiting us.
And it's a rivalry
that dates back many a year and one that
runs really deeper
than a war of just roses. Bradford City
against Burnley, only 20 miles
separating [music] Valley Parade and
Turf Moor. There was a time when Aire
Valley towns would be split by the
claret and amber of Bradford City and
the claret and blue of Burnley. That
time may even still exist to this
present day, although it's 22 years
since these two sides last [music] met
in a competitive fixture. Both, I think
it's fair to say, have taken very
different paths since. [music]
>> [music]
[music]
>> Let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Let's go.
>> And just listen to that atmosphere.
That's the sound of affordable pricing.
That is the sound of £5 a ticket. That
is the deal that Bradford City have put
on offer in the lead-up to this game.
And the 20,000 crowd in tonight, made up
of over 5,000 traveling Burnley
supporters.
>> [cheering]
>> Oh!
Oh!
>> [cheering]
>> Oh!
Oh!
>> [screaming]
>> Yeah!
YEAH!
OH!
>> [cheering]
>> YEAH!
OH!
YEAH!
OH!
YEAH!
OH!
>> [cheering]
>> THERE IS THE REFEREE'S WHISTLE.
AND WE'RE going to penalties at Valley
Parade.
As Martin Coy points towards the cop, so
Bradford City and Burnley
will be taking their penalties
at THE COP END.
FOUR CLEAN SHEETS now in his first four
games as a Bradford City player, and the
chance to make himself a hero, you might
say.
Kicks this penalty LOW INTO THE BOTTOM
left corner. Yeah, Anthony Sarcevic, the
first man forward for BRADFORD CITY.
OH, THAT'S A BEAUTY.
INTO THE TOP LEFT-HAND CORNER.
KUDERA HAD GONE THE RIGHT WAY, BUT HE
WAS NOT saving that. SLOW RUN-UP.
>> [screaming]
>> OH, AND IT'S
HE HITS THE LEFT-HAND POST.
HE PUTS BOTH HANDS TO HIS FACE
IN DISBELIEF.
AND IT'S GILLESPIE.
OH, IT'S A LOVELY PENALTY.
DOWN TO THE RIGHT SIDE. KUDERA WENT THE
WRONG WAY.
AND BRADFORD CITY, AFTER TWO PENALTIES
APIECE, HAVE A 2-1 LEAD IN THIS
SHOOTOUT.
With the cop behind HIM TRYING TO
PUT HIM OFF. [screaming]
FROM LAWSON THEN UP AGAINST MCCRACKEN.
MCCRACKEN SAVES!
A BIG LEFT PAW FROM THE SCOTS.
WHAT A WAY TO INTRODUCE YOURSELF TO YOUR
NEW FOOTBALL CLUB.
PICK ONE UP. OH, SLAMMED IN.
SLAMMED IN DISMISSIVELY.
HERE IS EDWARDS
FOR BURNLEY AND HE PUTS IT IN THE FAR
CORNER.
SO, it's Adam Phillips
with the chance
to put Bradford City through
to the third round of the League Cup.
AND HE PUTS IT AWAY. HE DRIVES IT LOW
AND BRADFORD CITY ARE THROUGH TO THE
THIRD ROUND OF THE LEAGUE CUP
OVERCOMING CHAMPIONSHIP BURNLEY
ON THEIR OWN PATCH
AND THIS SELLOUT CROWD ARE UP AT PLAY
KICK WITH JOY.
A FANTASTIC SIGHT HERE AT VALLEY PARADE.
YET ANOTHER MEMORABLE NIGHT UNDER THE
TENURESHIP OF GRAHAM ALEXANDER.
THEIR NEAR PERFECT START TO THE SEASON
JUST KEEPS GETTING BETTER AND BETTER.
>> MHM.