Ratings: Scott Banks the star player for Bradford City, but not enough support as Carlisle claim Wembley ticket

HERE are the Bradford City ratings from Saturday afternoon’s League Two play-off semi-final second leg against Carlisle United at Brunton Park.

Lewis: Could have done better with the weak parry ahead of the opener, but did make two blinding first-half saves to deny Gordon and Moxon. Beaten by Barclay for winner with his positioning awry. 6

Halliday: Unfortunately, got the final touch to slide the loose ball into his own net under pressure from Gordon to put Carlisle level on aggregate. Hard doing against Gordon. 5

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Crichlow: It was tough for him and Stubbs against the pacey Gordon and crafty Garner. They were second best in that contest before the changes. 6

Carlisle United’s Callum Guy (left) and Bradford City’s Andy Cook battle for the ball during the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final second leg match at Brunton Park, Carlisle. Picture date: Saturday May 20, 2023. PA Photo. See PA Story SOCCER Carlisle. Photo credit should read: Will Matthews/PA Wire.

RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.Carlisle United’s Callum Guy (left) and Bradford City’s Andy Cook battle for the ball during the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final second leg match at Brunton Park, Carlisle. Picture date: Saturday May 20, 2023. PA Photo. See PA Story SOCCER Carlisle. Photo credit should read: Will Matthews/PA Wire.

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Carlisle United’s Callum Guy (left) and Bradford City’s Andy Cook battle for the ball during the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-final second leg match at Brunton Park, Carlisle. Picture date: Saturday May 20, 2023. PA Photo. See PA Story SOCCER Carlisle. Photo credit should read: Will Matthews/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Stubbs: On the back foot for spells in a power-play of a first half from Carlisle especially. Conceded a needless corner which led to Carlisle’s second. 5

Ridehalgh: Given plenty to think about with Carlisle decent down both flanks. 6

Clayton: Struggled to gain control in the middle with Carlisle having more energy and snap. Booked. 5

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Gilliead: Trademark energy, but did not dictate with the ball. 6

Smallwood: Saw an early effort blocked, but his main concern was coping with Carlisle’s high-energy midfield. 6

Banks: City’s main threat and the one who troubled Carlisle. Hit the woodwork. 7

Walker: One or two semi-threatening moments, but nowhere near as influential as Sunday. 5

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Cook: Kept quiet against his former club in first half. More involved as game wore on. But no goals. 5.

Substitutes: Osadebe (Clayton 69). 6

East (Gillead 69) 6.

Derbyshire (Walker 100), 7.

Platt (Banks 108), 6.

Not used: Doyle, Pereira, Nevers.

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