Blackpool knocked out of the FA Youth Cup despite eye-catching display against Bradford City

Blackpool's Under-18 side have been knocked out of the FA Youth Cup at the first-round stage despite an impressive display in their 3-2 defeat to Bradford City.
By Matt Scrafton
Published 29th Oct 2020, 08:32 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2020, 08:40 BST
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The Seasiders did well to battle back after finding themselves 2-0 down inside 12 minutes, Charles Wood opening the scoring for the Bantams before the same player doubled their lead.

James Harrison pulled a goal back for Blackpool after meeting a cross from Rop Apter, who was the star of the show for Danny Ventre's side.

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The young Seasiders were soon back level, Brad Holmes the player to net their equaliser - the assist again coming from Apter.

Unfortunately the hosts weren't able to hold on, Connor Morris winning the tie late on for Bradford finishing from a tight angle.

Blackpool thought they had drawn level for a second time when Perez Goumou headed past the Bradford keeper, only for the goal to be ruled out after the referee spotted a foul.

It meant there would be no cup run for Ventre's side, who played some high-tempo, high-intensity and slick football throughout.

Blackpool: McLachlan, Goumou, Hill (Squires), Fitzgerald, Wyllie (Yelegon), Liptrott, Trusty, Apter, Rogers (Matshazi), Harrison, Holmes.

Subs not used: Strawn, Muscatelli, Tshola

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