Newport County edged out Bradford City in a close win on Tuesday, 2x1, relating to matchweek 35 of the League Two. To this matchweek, Michael Flynn's team came from a win, and Mark Trueman's team came from a draw. Matthew Dolan was on fire.
The first-half ended without any goals.
In the 46th minute, Andy Cook opened the scoring for Bradford City, with a right-foot strike inside the box. After 77 minutes, Matthew Dolan fired home for Newport County, from a direct free kick. Midfielder scored the winning goal in the closing stages of the game from the penalty spot. With his 5th goal of the season.
After the result Newport County are 8th in the table, with 55 points, while Bradford City sit 14th place, with 47 points. With regard to the next fixture, Newport's team visit Morecambe. Meanwhile, Bradford's team will play away against Carlisle United.
Newport County | Bradford City | |||
7 | 5 | Shots | 2 | 8 |
7 | 3 | Shots on target | 2 | 8 |
8 | 2 | Total Tackles | 3 | 7 |
2 | Tackles Won | 2 | ||
8 | 5 | Ball steals | 6 | 7 |
7 | 63 | Total Passes | 61 | 8 |
7 | 55 | Passes Completed | 44 | 8 |
7 | 2 | Saves | 1 | 8 |
8 | 3 | Fouls Committed | 4 | 7 |
7 | 5 | Fouls Suffered | 3 | 8 |