Giant-killing Bradford City through to quarter-finals after more penalty drama

10:29pm Tuesday 30th October 2012 in Sport Photograph of the Author By Simon Parker, Bradford City Reporter

City keeper Matt Duke celebrates with his team-mates City keeper Matt Duke celebrates with his team-mates

Magnificent City are into the Capital One Cup quarter-finals after another dramatic penalty victory.

The Bantams bridged a 59-place gap to dump Premier League Wigan 4-2 on spot-kicks after the game had finished goalless at the end of extra-time.

City, backed by 5,000 screaming fans, were deadly with all their penalties while Shaun Maloney fired over the bar before Matt Duke made the decisive save from Jordi Gomez.

Ivan Ramis had the ball in the City net in the first ten minutes but his header was ruled out for offside.

Matt Duke, one of the six changes, saved at the feet of Mauro Boselli and Jordi Gomez fired over. But City held firm and Wigan’s early pressure soon blew itself out.

City had sporadic moments – and twice saw penalty appeals turned down – before Duke made an alert block to deny Gomez right on half-time.

The visitors deserved to go in level for the way they had fought back after a tough first 20 minutes.

Duke saved again from a long-range shot by David Jones at the start of the second half but resilient City still kept Wigan at arm’s length.

City had a great chance 15 minutes from time when Zavon Hines broke from the halfway line but Ali Al Habsi blocked his shot at the near post.

Extra-time was all one-way traffic with Wigan clocking up the chances. The best fell to Gomez after 111 minutes but he slotted wide when clean through.

Duke saved well from the dangerous Shaun Maloney as City hung on for the shoot-out – where they finished an unbelievable night in style.

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Andrew99 says...
10:35pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Cracking result bring on the last 8

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shoesman1 says...
10:42pm Tue 30 Oct 12

this is how i see it well done phill well done players well done fans and done every one chuffed to bits come on city

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topbombing says...
10:43pm Tue 30 Oct 12

we§ll get Middlesborough away!!!

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bpa17 says...
10:45pm Tue 30 Oct 12

YEEEEESSSSS!!! Bring on the last 8. Whats the betting we get someone like Norwich or Swansea away instead of Man Utd or Arsenal at home.

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moomooland says...
10:50pm Tue 30 Oct 12

A good win, hopefully you will get your big pay day tie, here's a dilema, would you rather have Man Utd or Arsenal at home or have the pleasure in knocking Leeds out and then getting your pay day tie

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belle vue says...
10:52pm Tue 30 Oct 12

dreamland City. Wish I could have been there. Amazing achievement by players, Parky ad fans. Absolute magic. Spurs at home please (if they beat Norwich). Big sold out glamour night at good old VP.

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Mr Perks says...
10:57pm Tue 30 Oct 12

moomooland wrote:
A good win, hopefully you will get your big pay day tie, here's a dilema, would you rather have Man Utd or Arsenal at home or have the pleasure in knocking Leeds out and then getting your pay day tie
Much rather play a proper big club like MUFC or the Gooners than Beeston Utd. The extra policing costs would eat into the profits and we'd need more stewards to guarantee our keepers' safety.

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COLATS says...
11:01pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Absolutely fantastic the penalty kings do it again

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Rambo says...
11:02pm Tue 30 Oct 12

on the way home, every man played like an absolute warrior, duke was outstanding. enjoy this everyone, might not happen again for a while

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StaffsBantam says...
11:05pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Garbage against Burton, then beat Wigan. The life of a City supporter - don't you just love it.........

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Bantamania says...
11:10pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Fantastic result. Now c'mon lady luck, give us a home draw against top team, surely we are now due a bit of luck in the draw. I can just see it though, Middlesboro away!!

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Cityman23 says...
11:10pm Tue 30 Oct 12

For a fourth tier team to go to the home of a first tier side, match them for effort/performance and then calmly/confidently slot away four penalties in a row is 'SOME' perfomance!!

This is clearly a match that will have an important place in the record books and be talked about for years to come!!

All the players played their part magnificently but special mention must be made of a defence that had never played together in a competitive fixture at this level and which held the line superbly!!

As they say, "The darkest time (Burton) is just before the dawn!"

Let's hope, this cheers everyone up at the club (no doubts) after Saturday/Luke Oliver news and it is a 'springboard' for even more success.

Boro/Villa or Leeds at home offer a 'cash dividend' PLUS the chance to progress to the semis-here's hoping!!

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bpa17 says...
11:11pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Just had a text to say Wigan fans have thrown a brick through the window of one of the coaches. Poor losers or what.

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bcfc1903 says...
11:20pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Great win, unbelievable, the ref gave us absolutely nothing all game yet our patched up braves pull off a result like this. Sounded like every player was immense, the support just mind blowing. A massive well done to everyone involved.... the superb players who gave everything, the management Phil, Steve and all the magnificent fans that made the game a home game in all but name. One of the big teams at Valley Parade, Spurs would be my choice but a smaller club like Leeds, Norwich or Middlesbrough home or away would give BCFC a chance of reaching the semifinal, never thought i'd be saying that any time soon.

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We shout with pride....we never hide...Claret and Amber

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Baildon_Bantam says...
11:45pm Tue 30 Oct 12

Yeess!! That win is for Luke Oliver cause we will miss him this season. A massive well done to parky and a weakened but determined team.

Hopefully Liverpool, Spurs and Man Utd get through tomorrow to give us a better chance of a good money tie.

If only Middlesbrough didn't get through tonight then I wouldn't have any doubt lingering about the draw tomorrow.

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lonniejockstrap says...
11:50pm Tue 30 Oct 12

What a brilliant result. No less than Wigan as a Club deserved after doing their utmost to prevent any more City fans being able to watch their team in a ground that had 13000 spare seats in which to accommodate a couple thousand (possibly) more away supporters. What a poxy Club they are. I always wanted Wigan to do well in the premiership but that came to an end when I couldn't get a ticket for tonight's game even with all those spare seats available (couldn't even buy a ticket over the phone for the home section). I no longer live in Bradford therefore it makes it more difficult in getting hold of away tickets. So Wigan, you not only lost tonight's game but you've also lost my good wishes for ever.

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Londonbantam says...
12:02am Wed 31 Oct 12

Well done City, blinking 'eck you gave me heart failure. Home tie against big club please! Well done lads, and all the supporters - Sky Sports News kept commenting how noisy you all were. Brilliant! CTID

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Bantam76 says...
12:36am Wed 31 Oct 12

Absolutely stunning result - but us City fans knew we could do it. So wish I'd have been there but was away with the family, damned half term!!

Still, we're due a home tie! Would love a tie against the likes of Man Utd or Chelsea! A filled Valley Parade would be amazing!!

Come on, fingers crossed lads...

Also, all the best to Luke, such a shame lad! Get well soon!

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Sandy lane bantam says...
12:40am Wed 31 Oct 12

Just got back. Absolutely amazing. The lads did us proud tonight. They gave everything and just when you thought in extra time they had run out of gas they found some more!

Heroes one and all! The fans were superb as well. Sang their hearts out and at the end it was clear there were a few city fans in the home end too!

Please Lady Luck anyone at home!!

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chin up says...
12:51am Wed 31 Oct 12

Yessssssss!! Won despite the depleted squad! Was great we hardly stopped chanting! Wigan were better for the 1st 20mins bt after that it was very even game! Mchugh and Mcardle were immense to say they have played one previous half together! Dukey was brilliant! Well the whole team were and really it demonstrated how we have performed as whole this season......only downside tonight - Arsenal had to take the limelight away from us!

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1:18am Wed 31 Oct 12

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7384 wigan game report!

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Dancinfeet says...
5:28am Wed 31 Oct 12

Wow! What a night! That's why I go to football. Had 3 hours sleep and now up with my poorly son but I don't care I'm still buzzin. Shame about the coach if its true most of the wigan fans we saw were very pleasant and congratulating us. Hope nobody was hurt.
Oh ps, with the DW being a 'new' ground what a god awful position they chose for it.

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Meat Pie says...
6:49am Wed 31 Oct 12

Fantastic.

Well done City - what a team!

Any match we get now is a big one.

CTID

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Harrogate Bantam says...
6:55am Wed 31 Oct 12

Job done! Right bring that there Arsenal up to Valley Parade. Don't want L##ds anywhere near us after they knackered Dave Syers. C'mon City.

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ID498 says...
7:56am Wed 31 Oct 12

Immense performance by all involved, a fantastic night and an experience
I'll not forget for some time.Hope some will give Atkinson a break now. I for one was not a fan last season after some lacklustre displays but this season he's a different player and ram himself into the ground for 120 mins last night

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Thee Voice of Reason says...
2:05pm Wed 31 Oct 12

lonniejockstrap wrote:
What a brilliant result. No less than Wigan as a Club deserved after doing their utmost to prevent any more City fans being able to watch their team in a ground that had 13000 spare seats in which to accommodate a couple thousand (possibly) more away supporters. What a poxy Club they are. I always wanted Wigan to do well in the premiership but that came to an end when I couldn't get a ticket for tonight's game even with all those spare seats available (couldn't even buy a ticket over the phone for the home section). I no longer live in Bradford therefore it makes it more difficult in getting hold of away tickets. So Wigan, you not only lost tonight's game but you've also lost my good wishes for ever.
For future reference, BCFC sell away tickets to season ticket holders online now. Thought that would be useful to know if you live away from the City.

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lonniejockstrap says...
10:33pm Wed 31 Oct 12

Thee Voice of Reason wrote:
lonniejockstrap wrote:
What a brilliant result. No less than Wigan as a Club deserved after doing their utmost to prevent any more City fans being able to watch their team in a ground that had 13000 spare seats in which to accommodate a couple thousand (possibly) more away supporters. What a poxy Club they are. I always wanted Wigan to do well in the premiership but that came to an end when I couldn't get a ticket for tonight's game even with all those spare seats available (couldn't even buy a ticket over the phone for the home section). I no longer live in Bradford therefore it makes it more difficult in getting hold of away tickets. So Wigan, you not only lost tonight's game but you've also lost my good wishes for ever.
For future reference, BCFC sell away tickets to season ticket holders online now. Thought that would be useful to know if you live away from the City.
Cheers for that. Would I be able to pick the tickets up at the away ground do you know? I will contact the offices at City to see how it works.

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KnightMcCall says...
2:22pm Thu 1 Nov 12

lonniejockstrap wrote:
Thee Voice of Reason wrote:
lonniejockstrap wrote:
What a brilliant result. No less than Wigan as a Club deserved after doing their utmost to prevent any more City fans being able to watch their team in a ground that had 13000 spare seats in which to accommodate a couple thousand (possibly) more away supporters. What a poxy Club they are. I always wanted Wigan to do well in the premiership but that came to an end when I couldn't get a ticket for tonight's game even with all those spare seats available (couldn't even buy a ticket over the phone for the home section). I no longer live in Bradford therefore it makes it more difficult in getting hold of away tickets. So Wigan, you not only lost tonight's game but you've also lost my good wishes for ever.
For future reference, BCFC sell away tickets to season ticket holders online now. Thought that would be useful to know if you live away from the City.
Cheers for that. Would I be able to pick the tickets up at the away ground do you know? I will contact the offices at City to see how it works.
They post the tickets to you at home.

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