The roar of Stamford Bridge still echoed as the referee blew his whistle.
Bradford City were officially playing in the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final.
Jake stood on the sidelines, arms crossed, eyes sharp.
Chelsea expected them to crumble.
But what they didn't know?
Bradford weren't here to survive. They were here to fight.
Kickoff
Chelsea immediately pushed forward, asserting dominance with sharp passing and quick movement.
Cole Palmer drifted into space, linking up with Raheem Sterling on the left.
The Premier League giants were confident, patient, waiting for the inevitable collapse from their "inferior" opponents.
But Bradford?
They didn't panic.
They defended smart.
The midfield trio of Carter, Ortega, and Lowe stayed compact, cutting off passing lanes.
The back five absorbed pressure, forcing Chelsea into wide areas where crosses could be dealt with.
And then—Bradford struck first.
12th Minute
Chelsea were camped high up the pitch.
