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Bristol City Exit FA Cup After Port Vale Upset as Struber Apologizes and Calls for Unity

Struber urges supporters to stick together before leaders Coventry visit.

Overview

  • League One strugglers Port Vale beat Bristol City 1-0 after extra time at Vale Park, with Ben Waine scoring in the 112th minute.
  • Some travelling City fans reacted angrily at full-time and waved the players away from the away end.
  • Gerhard Struber said he feels sorry for supporters and described the situation as a big test that requires the club to stick together.
  • Struber said the team will now focus on the Championship and seek a response on Saturday at Ashton Gate against top-of-the-table Coventry City.
  • The head coach cited lapses in basic defensive duels and an integrating backline after making eight changes as factors in the defeat.