Harambee Stars defender produces man of the match display in Bristol City's crucial win over Middlesborough

Harambee Stars defender produces man of the match display in Bristol City's crucial win over Middlesborough

Mark Kinyanjui 10:30 - 20.10.2024

Vyner, who was called up to the Harambee Stars squad last June, was instrumental in Bristol City's win over Middlesborough to boost their Premier League promotion hopes.

Harambee Stars defender Zak Vyner Onyego delivered an outstanding performance as Bristol City triumphed 2-0 over Middlesbrough at Riverside Stadium.

 Vyner played the full 90 minutes, anchoring Bristol’s defense and earning the Man of the Match accolade for his impressive defensive display, which included eight clearances, three blocked shots, and three interceptions. 

His heroics kept Middlesbrough at bay, particularly in the 68th minute when he blocked a close-range effort from Emmanuel Latte Lath to preserve Bristol's clean sheet.

Bristol City took the lead in the 27th minute when Anis Mehmeti capitalized on a defensive error, slotting home after receiving a cutback from Jason Knight. Despite Middlesbrough’s dominant possession, they struggled to break down Bristol’s solid defense.

 Vyner's resilience in defense was pivotal in keeping Middlesbrough at arm’s length throughout the match.

In injury time, Bristol doubled their lead, with Yu Hirakawa curling the ball into the bottom corner after another Knight interception led to a fortunate deflection in the penalty area. The win lifts Bristol City to 10th in the Championship standings, with 14 points from 10 games.

Clarke Oduor Impresses in Bradford’s 2-1 Victory Over Gillingham

At the University of Bradford Stadium, Clarke Oduor played 80 minutes as Bradford City secured their third consecutive league win with a 2-1 victory over Gillingham. 

Oduor played a key role, winning four of nine ground duels and two of three aerial duels. Bradford’s goals came from Neil Byrne and Jack Shepherd, while Jayden Clarke netted for Gillingham.

The win moves Bradford up to fifth in the League Two standings with 21 points from 12 matches, marking a strong start to their campaign.

Other Matches

In League One, Silko Amari Thomas played the full 90 minutes for Wigan Athletic in their 2-0 defeat to Cambridge United. 

Thomas, who played as a left winger, has now featured in nine league one matches but yet to score or assist for the club on loan from Leicester City.

Vincent Harper was absent as Exeter City beat Shrewsbury Town 2-0, while Tyler Onyango, on loan from Everton, did not feature in Stockport County's 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic.