survived to take all three points from their midweek matchup with the Robins, even though Liam Manning’s team put them to the test for extended stretches of the contest. Considering that Leicester City and Leeds United, the teams above and below them, both won on Tuesday night, it was an important three points.
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The team led by Kieran McKenna needed to show resiliency in the second half, and he was pleased with how his team was able to scrape together a crucial three points.
Reaction of Conor Chaplin to Bristol City’s victory
Following the game, the number 10 used Instagram to commend his colleagues for their efforts as a team.
“This group’s mentality🔝💙,” remarked Chaplin, who netted his team’s second equalizer of the evening.
In spite of falling behind twice in the second half and missing a penalty that could have won the game, McKenna’s team displayed a positive attitude.
How Bristol City was defeated by Ipswich
Luke Woolfenden made a careless pass in the back, giving the Robins the opportunity to take the lead in the first half. Less than ten minutes after the half, it was his deflection of an Anis Mehmeti shot that gave Manning’s squad the lead.
Ipswich hit back with a goal from January acquisition Ali Al-Hamadi, who needed just a few minor touches to match Leif Davis’ effort. Then, with ten minutes remaining in regular time, Chaplin equalized with another headed goal, assisted by Davis. They were behind once more, this time by a beautiful header from Tommy Conway.
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After Cameron Pring took down Wes Burns in the box, Al-Hamadi had a chance to secure the three points for his team and earn a brace. The 22-year-old took the penalty kick, but Max O’Leary saved it with an extremely bad attempt.
But fear not—the team’s left-back has once again shown his mettle by contributing a crucial goal. Jeremy Sarmiento’s flick-on played him in, and the 24-year-
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