Luke McNally headed his first Bristol Metropolis aim to earn a 1-1 Championship draw from a passionate Severnside derby with Cardiff at Ashton Gate.
The guests took a 54th-minute lead when Ollie Tanner broke into the field, despatched two defenders to flawed manner with a intelligent flip after which hammered an unstoppable right-footed shot into the highest nook from 15 yards.
Bristol Metropolis levelled after 73 minutes, Joe Williams producing a high-quality far-post cross from the suitable for McNally to internet with a strong downward header and guarantee a good consequence to a pulsating contest.
The match kicked off in a cauldron ambiance and the house aspect went shut within the opening minute when Sinclair Armstrong fired simply over from a slim angle.
The striker got here up with a fair higher effort after seven minutes, however Cardiff goalkeeper Jak Alnwick dived full-length to his left to maintain out a low drive.
The Robins suffered a setback after 14 minutes when full-back Cam Pring needed to be carried off on a stretcher after being fouled inside his personal field by Tanner. It appeared an innocuous problem and the 2 gamers shook palms as Pring was carried to the dressing room.
Shortly after the restart, Cardiff had an important likelihood when the ball broke to Anwar El Ghazi simply a few yards out and he contrived to clip the surface of a put up with goalkeeper Max O’Leary spreading himself to attempt to block the trouble.
Armstrong threatened once more simply earlier than the half-hour however despatched a low right-footed shot nicely broad.
The remainder of the primary half was a frenetic affair, each side excessive on power, however low on high quality within the remaining third of the pitch.
Throughout six minutes of stoppage time, Cardiff striker Callum Robinson had a shot deflected for a nook because the Welsh workforce pushed for an opener.
And it was the guests who began the second half by far the stronger, Perry Ng and Tanner having pictures blocked earlier than the later broke the impasse.
Bristol Metropolis appeared shocked and head coach Liam Manning made three substitutions straight after the aim, however nonetheless Cardiff pressed and Rubin Colwill shot broad from a superb likelihood to make it 2-0.
On the different finish, one of many Robins’ substitutes, Mark Sykes, headed narrowly broad, however the house followers had been getting very annoyed.
That modified when Williams crossed for an additional sub, Fally Mayulu, to go towards the foot of a put up after 73 minutes and seconds later McNally put Bristol Metropolis stage.
Now the hosts appeared the extra possible winners and Scott Twine had a close-range header blocked by Calum Chambers.
However Cardiff deserved their level for a tenacious show and their massed ranks of travelling supporters had been the happier on the remaining whistle.
The managers
Bristol Metropolis’s Liam Manning:
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Cardiff caretaker Omer Riza:
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