Watford edge City as Ngakia strikes after the break | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Bristol City were beaten 2-1 by Watford at Ashton Gate. Luca Kjerrumgaard put the visitors ahead in the seventh minute from very close range after Edo Kayembe's pass. Scott Twine equalised with a header from Adam Randell's set piece (36.), before Jeremy Ngakia drove in the decisive strike from outside the box (77.). City saw plenty of the ball at 64.6% possession and 646 passes, yet Hornets' defence held firm with 30 clearances. The Hornets climb from 12th to seventh and visit Sheffield Wednesday next, while The Robins head to Port Vale in the FA Cup before hosting Coventry City.

Player of the Match: Jeremy Ngakia coupled four tackles with the game's decisive second half goal, delivering a controlled right back performance for The Hornets.

Stat of the Match: Hornets made 30 clearances, a snapshot of their back line resilience under sustained City pressure.

Three Things We Learned: Set pieces are a clear route for City, with Adam Randell's delivery creating the first half equaliser. Ngakia's two tackles won from four and a single shot from outside the box underline his two way influence. City's control did not translate, as they finished with 11 attempts and four on target, matching The Hornets on both counts.