James Knowles was in irresistible form on Monday as he fired a hat-trick against Harrogate Town to send Bradford (Park Avenue) through to the First Round of The FA Carlsberg Trophy.
Match Details
Bradford PA 4-0 Harrogate Town
The FA Carlsberg Trophy
Third Round Qualifying replay
Monday 18 November 2013
The two sides’ initial Third Round Qualifying clash on Saturday had yielded a 1-1 draw, but Knowles produced one of the performances of the round to ensure Bradford advanced to the next phase.
The midfielder charged down a clearance and slotted home shortly before the half-hour mark, while Nick Boshell doubled Bradford’s lead from the penalty spot after Alex Davidson was felled inside the box.
Knowles doubled his tally in the second half when he converted from close range after meeting Jordan Deacey’s cross.
And he completed his treble shortly afterwards when he headed home from Boshell’s free-kick.
Bradford will now host Kidderminster Harriers in the First Round.
