Harambee Stars defensive prospect Zak Vyner Onyego started and played the entire match as his side, Bristol City, secured a dramatic first win of the new campaign with a 4-3 victory against Millwall.The English Championship match, held at Ashton Gate, provided Bristol with a perfect opportunity to kick-start their campaign after a stalemate in the season opener.Vyner, who starred in the last game, retained his place in the backline and was a force to be reckoned with, making six clearances and one interception.The defender had 73 touches, completed 50 passes with a 79% pass accuracy, and won three ground duels and three aerial duels.##NAJAVA_MECA_8279189##Compared to the season opener against Hull City, where Liam Manning’s charges started slowly, Bristol was quick with the ball from the onset and took the initiative just two minutes in through Anis Mehmeti.Ten minutes later, Max Bird set up Sinclair Armstrong, who made no mistake from close range to double their advantage.No more goals were scored in the first half, and Bristol took a deserved 2-0 lead into the break.Mark Shaban on why snubbing AFC Leopards for Gor Mahia was the best decisionMillwall emerged as a better side in the second half, and within the opening eight minutes, they managed to turn the match around, much to the surprise of the home crowd at Ashton Gate.Romain Esse reduced the deficit in the 51st minute with a right-footed goal from the edge of the box after being set up by George Honeyman. Tom Bradshaw then converted a penalty in the 54th minute to level the game.Ten minutes later, Duncan Watmore appeared to complete Millwall’s turnaround when he slotted in a third goal with less than 30 minutes to play.However, Bird rose to the occasion, setting up Fally Mayulu in the 78th minute. Scot Twine then sealed the first three points of the campaign for Bristol City with a shot from Joe Williams’ cross in the 88th minute.The win moves Bristol to fifth in the standings, with four points from two matches.Elsewhere, Kenyan international Clark Oduor was introduced in the 70th minute as his side, Bradford, played out a goalless draw against Salford at Valley Parade Stadium.MOFA warm up for new campaign with win over KCB as Shabana secure double victories in NakuruOduor replaced Alexander Pattison and won two duels, but was unable to guide his side to a second victory of the season.Bradford is currently sixth in the standings, with four points from two games.
