English
Thrilling Draw at Ashton Gate as Bristol City and Watford Split Points
Bristol, England – A captivating match at Ashton Gate Stadium between Bristol City and Watford ended in a 2-2 draw, a game filled with action and pivotal moments. Watford showed their intent early, taking the lead in the 7th minute with a goal by L. Kjerrumgaard, assisted by E. Kayembe.
Bristol City, dominating possession with 65%, responded with determination. Despite Neto Borges receiving a yellow card in the 26th minute, the home side equalized in the 36th minute thanks to a goal by S. Twine, assisted by A. Randell.
The second half continued with intensity. Watford received two yellow cards almost consecutively to S. Mfuni and J. Ngakia in the 58th minute. However, J. Ngakia redeemed himself by scoring a crucial goal in the 77th minute, once again assisted by E. Kayembe, putting Watford ahead again. Bristol City, fighting to salvage points at home, generated 11 shots in total, 4 of which were on target. The match was marked by a high number of fouls committed by Watford (10) compared to Bristol City (5). Referee Lewis Smith also showed yellow cards to E. Kayembe and D. Burgzorg in the closing stages of the match.
Substitutions bristol city: at minute 61 E. Riis came in and S. Armstrong went out., at minute 61 S. Twine came in and M. Bird went out., at minute 76 M. Sykes came in and C. Pring went out., at minute 84 T. Horvat came in and D. Burgzorg went out., at minute 84 R. McCrorie came in and G. Earthy went out.
Substitutions watford: at minute 69 N. Irankunda came in and T. Ince went out., at minute 69 S. Goglichidze came in and M. Pollock went out., at minute 85 G. Chakvetadze came in and E. Bove went out., at minute 85 N. Mendy came in and P. Ekwah went out., at minute 90 I. Louza came in and M. Bola went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Bristol City
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