Bradford City Win Over Grimsby Town for Vertu Trophy

Bradford City chop Grimsby Town for demma opening Vertu Trophy group match, even though Grimsby play strong defence wey dem be ten men.

Danny Rose give Grimsby Town lead for West Yorkshire against how game dey go, through penalty for first-half stoppage time. But ex-Town striker Andy Cook come from bench after injury, come change game with two late goals.

Bradford dey attack throughout game, and after Henry Brown collect red card for 26 minutes, dem continue dey push Grimsby defence. But Grimsby goalkeeper Seb Auton make plenty save to keep Bradford away, before Rose score from penalty to give Grimsby advantage for half-time.

After break, na attack versus defence as Bradford dey push forward, and Cook header break Grimsby defence for 76 minutes. As Grimsby dey try hold on for penalty shoot-out, Cook score again for added time with another header to give Bradford all three points.

Grimsby coach David Artell change seven players from demma team after dem lose for Sky Bet League Two, with Cameron McJannet, Reece Staunton, Evan Khouri and Justin Amaluzor still dey the XI.

Auton start for goal, with Fortune Onoh, Alex Graham, McJannet and Staunton dey back. George McEachran dey behind Brown and Khouri for midfield, with Rose start for first time this season for front with Amaluzor and Jude Soonsup-Bell, wey dey play for Mariners for first time.

Jayden Sweeney, Harvey Rodgers, Jaze Kabia, Darragh Burns, Tyrell Warren, Charlie Hatton and Elliot Smith dey bench.

Bradford manager Graham Alexander change six players after dem draw against AFC Wimbledon, wey dey keep demma unbeaten run dey go.