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Bristol City's Wild Second Half Stuns Leicester
11 Dec
Summary
- Bristol City overturned a two-goal deficit against Leicester.
- Manager Gerhard Struber praised his team's second-half transformation.
- Leicester surrendered their lead after halftime, admitting a loss of control.
Bristol City showcased two distinct halves of football in their Championship clash with Leicester, ultimately earning a 2-2 draw. The visitors appeared in firm control after taking a two-goal lead before the interval, with goals from Jordan Ayew and Bobby De Cordova-Reid.
However, a significant tactical and performance shift occurred after halftime, with manager Gerhard Struber introducing Sinclair Armstrong and Neto Borges. This change ignited a higher tempo, pinning Leicester back and leading to goals from Mark Sykes and Emil Riis, who secured the equalizer late in the match.
Leicester's manager, Marti Cifuentes, acknowledged his team's failure to maintain their first-half dominance, admitting a loss of calmness and initiative after conceding early in the second half. Struber emphasized the need for greater consistency, despite being pleased with his team's response and potential to trouble strong opposition.
