Accrington Stanley 0 Bradford 0: Bantams lose in penalty shoot-out
Nicky Law missed what would have been the winning spot-kick before Reece Webb-Foster smashed his second attempt over as the hosts prevailed 11-10 in a thrilling penalty shootout.
Colin Doyle saved John O’Sullivan’s spot-kick in extra-time to send the game to penalties at the Crown Ground.
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Hide AdStanley shot-stopper Elliot Parish looked in imperious form before being shown red late in the second half.
Parish pushed Jordy Hiwula-Mayifuila’s shot marginally past the post and moments later was called upon again to deny Billy Clarke in similar fashion.
The hosts almost broke the deadlock as Jordan Clark’s thunderbolt fizzed the top of the bar.
Substitute Felipe Morais nearly made an immediate impact as Parish made another top stop, before he was sent off after bringing down Tony McMahon.
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Hide AdStanley squandered a good chance to win the game as Doyle guessed correctly to keep out O’Sullivan’s penalty.
McMahon (twice), Reece Webb-Foster, James Hanson, Morais, Mark Marshall, Romain Vincelot, Nat Knight-Percival, Daniel Devine and Doyle all converted from 12 yards in the unsuccessful shootout.
Accrington: Parish, Donacien, Hughes, Beckles, Pearson, Clark, Davies (Chapman 76), Conneely, O’Sullivan, Eagles (Hewitt 80), Gornell (McCartan 68). Unused substitutes: Jones, Boco, Héry, Lacey.
Bradford: Doyle, McMahon, Knight-Percival, Vincelot, Meredith, Anderson (Morais 65), Devine, Law, Hiwula-Mayifuila (Webb-Foster 110), Clarke (Marshall 66), Hanson. Unused substitutes: Sattelmaier, Boateng.
Referee: D Webb (Lancashire).