BBC Final Score reporter Adam Cottier praises the Robins’ resolve in the 2-0 win over Boro, particularly Emil Riis, Adam Randell and Rob Atkinson.
Having seen Middlesbrough have more than 70% of the possession and 28 attempts at goal, Bristol City fans could be forgiven for leaving Ashton Gate feeling their side had been slightly fortunate in claiming a remarkable win - arguably the standout of Gerhard Struber's time in charge so far.
But scratch the surface of this statement victory, which came in the wake of a dip in form and a plummet down the table, and there's a Bristol City side with a gutsy resolve and players who seem to shoulder responsibility very well.
The type shown by Emil Riis - a player who can wallop a ball harder than most - as he drove forward and smashed his team ahead against the run of play.
Then there's the type shown by Adam Randell in preventing Hayden Hackney from scoring, bailing Bristol City's returning goalkeeper Max O'Leary out of a first muddle.
And the type shown by Rob Atkinson - on as a sub after nearly two months out - as he made sure he connected with a typically excellent Scott Twine set-piece.
There were others who excelled as Bristol City bust a gut to give themselves a platform in a high-octane contest.
Middlesbrough are a powerful and fluid side who may be destined for automatic promotion.
Such a result should stand the Robins in good stead as they look to build another promotion bid themselves.
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