City had taken a 1-0 lead through Nicky Maynard but a dubious handball decision against Louis Carey resulted in Adam Johnson levelling for the visitors from the penalty spot.
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Last Updated : 30-Aug-2009 byHowever, Maynard scored his second goal of the game in stoppage time to earn City a 2-1 success againstone of the Championship promotion favourites.
"If we hadn't won I would have said a lot about the penalty" City boss Johnsn said after Saturdays match at Ashton Gate.
"The ball hit Louis on the arm and to be a penalty he had to strike the ball.
"The ball hit Louis on the arm and to be a penalty he had to strike the ball.
"It has been a difficult week but today the lads showed they have the fighting spirit to make a success of the season.
"After our defeat in the Carling Cup to Carlisle the players held their own meeting to put things right."
