Second Half Begins – University of Bradford Stadium (20,000 Roaring Fans)
The halftime whistle blows, and the crowd erupts as Bradford takes a 1-0 lead.
[Commentator 1]:"Ladies and gentlemen, tactical changes from Bradford! The brilliant Mike Lankshear is subbed off for Mike Aliston to avoid injury risks. Harry Shalked repces Eden Mirza, while Koji Yamane comes on for Conrad Walsh, who gave his all in the first half!"
[Commentator 2]:"Bradford’s formation has completely shifted to a 4-1-2-2-1! Iron Lhen anchors the midfield, Harry Shalked and Ismael control the center, while the attacking trio of Duvant, Lucien, and Koji terrorizes Bolton’s defense! Meanwhile, Bolton sticks to their aggressive 4-3-3."
But this time, Bradford looks sharper. They’re pying freely against one of League One’s strongest sides.
The game is fast-paced. Bradford exploits Bolton’s fading stamina, utilizing the speed of Duvant and Koji on the wings. Lucien, meanwhile, wreaks havoc in the gaps of Bolton’s defense.
After relentless pressure, in the 55th minute, a lethal attack pierces Bolton’s left fnk. Koji Yamane pys a quick one-two with Lucien and bursts through!
[Commentator 2]:"Look at Koji Yamane’s movement! A one-two with Lucien OHHH INCREDIBLE! KOJI SLICES THROUGH THE RIGHT SIDE WITH BLISTERING PACE!"
Facing the keeper one-on-one, he feints and fires a rocket into the bottom-left corner!
[Commentator 1]:"GOOOOALLLLL!!! KOJI YAMANE SEALS BRADFORD’S SECOND! A STUNNING FINISH! 2-0!"
The stadium erupts. Koji sprints to the corner, celebrating with an imaginary samurai sword—his first goal for Bradford.
At 60’, Reinhart makes another change: Lucien and Duvant are subbed off for Matias Alves and Ollie Walcot. The formation shifts to a 4-2-2-2, with Harry moving to the right wing.
Harry, fresh off the bench, immediately terrorizes Bolton’s defense.
68’ – Harry Shalked bzes down the right fnk, leaving Bolton’s left-back in the dust—he fires a low cross, and OLLIE WALCOT SLAMS IT HOME! 3-0!
[Commentator 1]:"HARRY SHALKED IS UNSTOPPABLE! A ROCKET DOWN THE WING—PERFECT CROSS! OLLIE WALCOT MAKES IT THREE! BRADFORD ARE FLYING!"
The stadium roars.
But then, Reinhart notices something Ronald Clement’s cold gre. His stats flicker unnaturally.
Name: Ronald ClementAge: 29Position: DMFPotential: 87Speed: 81 (+3)Physicality: 90 (+3)Technique: 88 (+3)Skill: Tempo Controller → +Knuckle ShotSpecial Note: Hero Syndrome – When his team is in crisis, his abilities surge temporarily.
Reinhart’s gut twists.
And then disaster strikes.
78’ – CLEMENT UNLEASHES A KNUCKLE SHOT FROM 20 YARDS! THE BALL SWERVES WILDLY—MARK IS FROZEN! 3-1!
85’ – ANOTHER KNUCKLE SHOT! MARK HAS NO ANSWER! 3-2!
Bradford panics. Their defense crumbles.
McNeil and Malcolm beg Reinhart to adjust, but he remains calm. "Nothing can stop him now. But this is a good lesson for the boys."
88’ – HAT-TRICK! CLEMENT FIRES A THIRD KNUCKLE SHOT—UNSTOPPABLE! 3-3!
[Commentator 1]:"UNBELIEVABLE! A HAT-TRICK OF KNUCKLE SHOTS! RONALD CLEMENT HAS SAVED BOLTON!"
Reinhart finally reacts—pulling the defense deeper, leaving only Matias up front.
In injury time, Harry steals the ball, sprints forward, and pys a perfect through ball to Matias—one-on-one with the keeper!
[Commentator 1]:"COUNTER-ATTACK! MATIAS IS THROUGH! IS THIS HIS MOMENT?!"
Matias rounds the keeper—he’s about to shoot...
But out of nowhere—CLEMENT TACKLES HIM CLEANLY!
The final whistle blows. 3-3.
Matias lies on the grass, devastated. Reinhart watches silently—but in Matias’ eyes, a fire ignites.
POST-MATCH REACTIONSHeadlines:
"Bolton Holds Bradford – The Captain’s Heroics!"
"Reinhart’s Revolution: Bradford Pys Like an Elite Team!"
The Guardian:"Bradford proved they’re no pushovers, holding League One giants Bolton to a 3-3 draw. Ronald Clement’s hat-trick saved Bolton, but Bradford’s brilliance was the real story."
Sky Sports (Jamie Carragher):"Bradford’s flexible formations and off-the-ball movement are top-tier. If they stay consistent, promotion is realistic."
BBC Sport (Bolton Manager Neilson):"Bradford impressed me. Reinhart has a brilliant vision. Clement saved us today, but Bradford will be a serious threat in League Two."
Fan Reactions:
@BCFCLoyal: "I cried today. Last time we had a team this good was 1999! Reinhart is a god!"
@TrottersArmy: "We survived because of Clement. But Bradford? They’re MONSTERS."
Only one comment catches Reinhart’s eye—@GeniusTactic, whose 5000-word analysis breaks down Bradford’s tactics fwlessly.
In locker room. Matias sits silently, jersey still soaked. Conrad pces a hand on his shoulder:"A true striker isn’t one who never fails—but one who rises after failing. We’ve got your back."
Reinhart enters, his presence commanding silence."Today, we didn’t lose. We learned from one of League One’s best captains. Rest tomorrow—training resumes in two days. The real battle begins in 18 days."
PLAYER RATINGS:Ronald Clement (Bolton) – 9.53 goals (3 knuckle shots), 89% passing, 7 recoveries. "A captain who dragged his team from defeat." – ESPN FC.
Lucien Ito (Bradford) – 8.81 goal, 1 assist, 4 dribbles, 10 key passes. "The most dangerous young pyer in League Two." – The Athletic.
Mike Lankshear (Bradford) – 8.72 crucial clearances, 5 tackles. "A rock at the back."
élie Duvant (Bradford) – 8.51 Assist, 5 Dribbles Success."
Koji Yamane (Bradford) – 8.31 Goal , 3 Dribbles Success."
Eden Mirza (Bradford) – 8.1"90% Passing accuracy"
Mark Jhonson (Bradford) – 8.0"8 Save"
Matias Alves (Bradford) – 6.00 goals, 1 big chance missed. "Will Matias turn his fortunes around?"
REINHART’S PRESS CONFERENCE"I’m satisfied with the team’s character today. Clement taught us a valuable lesson. But remember—this was just preseason. The real war is different."
When asked about Matias, he smirks:"A striker is like a sword. The more it’s sharpened, the deadlier it becomes. Matias will prove himself in our first league match—against Barrow, his former club."
TO BE CONTINUED...
