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Kenyan midfielder produces man-of-the-match display as Bradford overcome resilient Colchester.
Kenyan midfielder Clarke Oduor was heavily instrumental as Bradford City came from behind to beat Colchester United 2-1 in an EFL League Two match played on Saturday.
The U's, playing their opening league game after last week's home clash with Swindon was postponed, went in front after nine minutes following a defensive nightmare for the home side.
Keeper Harry Lewis was caught dawdling on the ball by Joe Taylor and his hurried pass was intercepted by Mauro Bandeira in the box. It came loose in the scramble that followed, allowing Taylor to tap home.
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Last season's top scorer Andy Cook had several chances as the Bantams tried to hit back but he was unable to make any of them count.
Owen Goodman superbly saved from Matty Platt's close-range header before Bradford equalized just before half-time.
The on-loan Crystal Palace keeper parried substitute Tyler Smith's shot but Clarke Oduor was on hand to convert the rebound.
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The Bantams scored all of their spot kicks with Kenyan winger Clarke Oduor converting the winning penalty.
Oduor almost had another at the start of the second half as he hit the bar with a half-volley.
Bradford would not be denied though and got their second goal after 58 minutes when Alex Pattison burst through after being found beautifully by Oduor, before firing beyond Goodman.
Lewis then made up for his earlier blunder with a diving save to deny Junior Tchamadeu and ensure the points for Mark Hughes' men.
Oduor has had a memorable week. On Wednesday, he scored the side’s winning penalty against Accrington Stanley to send the side into the second round of the Carabao Cup.
Now, he has set himself up on the right track by getting his first open play goal and assist for The Bantrams, and will now be seeking to
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Chelsea are hoping to put behind the struggles of last season by collecting maximum points against the Reds who are light following key midfield departures
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