20th Minute –
It started from nothing—a simple throw-in deep in Bradford's half. Routine. Harmless.
But Rapid made it dangerous.
They worked it short, dragging Bradford's defensive line toward the left touchline before switching play with speed and precision. A quick diagonal pass, then another.
Suddenly, Bradford were stretched.
Taylor had tucked in too far. Rapid's right winger saw the gap. He darted into space, taking the ball in stride before whipping a cross into the box.
The first shot came immediately—a ferocious hit from the edge of the six-yard box.
Blocked.
The ball rebounded into a crowded penalty area, pinballing between legs.
A second shot—Rapid's No. 9 lashed at it, trying to force it through.
Blocked again.
Fletcher threw himself into the path, getting just enough to deflect it wide. But the danger hadn't passed.
The ball spilled loose.
Chaos. Scrambling.
