Bristol City ride their luck

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The veteran striker lost his marker following Luke Freeman’s 14th-minute corner to direct a powerful effort into the roof of the net from 10 yards.

From then on City had to defend solidly against impressive opponents, who would have taken at least a point with better finishing.

Rochdale had some excellent first-half chances, Peter Vincenti wasting the best when firing over after home goalkeeper Frank Fielding had saved Jamie Allen’s shot.

It was the same story after the break, Vincenti forcing a flying save from Fielding with a header and volleying too close to the City keeper from another good opportunity.

City were also relieved to see Ian Henderson’s looping header just clear the crossbar in injury time as they held on for three more precious points without being anywhere near their best.

Bristol City ride their luck

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Flint broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, heading in at the far post from Luke Freeman’s corner and Cunningham wrapped up the points within seconds of stepping off the bench, beating visiting goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik with a sweetly-struck left-footed shot from Korey Smith’s pass.

City could have had more goals, but were given a test defensively by their enterprising opponents, who created several chances.

The first half saw Scunthorpe break dangerously out of defence and have the better opportunities.

Gary McSheffrey was unlucky to see a 20th-minute shot from just inside the box rebound back into play off a post.

McSheffrey and strike partner Paddy Madden also shot wide from good openings, while at the other end Aaron Wilbraham and Luke Freeman tested Olejnik, while Joe Bryan showed up well on the left.

Derrick Williams and Smith also put in decent goal efforts for the hosts, but they looked vulnerable to Scunthorpe’s quick counter-attacks and Sean McAllister had a 43rd-minute shot deflected wide.

Bristol City ride their luck

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Flint broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute, heading in at the far post from Luke Freeman’s corner and Cunningham wrapped up the points within seconds of stepping off the bench, beating visiting goalkeeper Bobby Olejnik with a sweetly-struck left-footed shot from Korey Smith’s pass.

City could have had more goals, but were given a test defensively by their enterprising opponents, who created several chances.

The first half saw Scunthorpe break dangerously out of defence and have the better opportunities.

Gary McSheffrey was unlucky to see a 20th-minute shot from just inside the box rebound back into play off a post.

McSheffrey and strike partner Paddy Madden also shot wide from good openings, while at the other end Aaron Wilbraham and Luke Freeman tested Olejnik, while Joe Bryan showed up well on the left.

Derrick Williams and Smith also put in decent goal efforts for the hosts, but they looked vulnerable to Scunthorpe’s quick counter-attacks and Sean McAllister had a 43rd-minute shot deflected wide.