Second Half – Bradford's Comeback Begins
The players emerged from the tunnel with renewed fire. Valley Parade roared them back onto the pitch, sensing that momentum was shifting. The deficit was still there—Rapid had the aggregate lead—but the energy had changed. The first half had been a battle. The second half would be a war.
46th Minute –
The whistle blew, and Bradford erupted into action. From the first touch, it was clear—they weren't waiting.
Vélez, sharp and aggressive, immediately pressed high, stepping into Rapid's passing lane. The Austrian midfielder barely had time to react before Vélez stuck a boot in, winning the ball cleanly. The turnover sent Valley Parade into a frenzy.
With one touch, Vélez shifted forward, head up, scanning. He spotted Roney on the right, already surging into space. No hesitation—Vélez played a sharp, driven pass out wide.
