FA Cup

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FA Cup | Third Round

Jan 4, 2014 at 3pm UK

Bristol City
1-1
Watford

Emmanuel-Thomas (85')

FT(HT: 0-0)

Murray (84')

Two late goals at Ashton Gate paves the way for a replay

By Daniel Lewis, Senior Reporter | 04 January 2014

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas scores just seconds after Watford had taken the lead to earn Bristol City a replay against Championship Watford.

Bristol City have held Championship side Watford to a 1-1 draw after late drama at Ashton Gate.

Watford midfielder Sean Murray looked to have sent his side into the next round with a goal in the 84th minute, though just seconds later Jay Emmanuel-Thomas brought the sides level.

Bristol City's Jay Emmanuel-Thomas scores the equalising goal against Watford during their FA Cup third round match on January 4, 2013 © Getty Images

In the first ever FA Cup meeting between the two, both teams failed to create any major opportunities in the first period, and went in all square at the break.

The second half looked to be going the same way, until Murray's right-footed effort beat Bristol City keeper Elliot Parish to open the way for a fourth-round spot for the visitors.

However, Emmanuel-Thomas bagged his 19th goal of the season to bring the teams level and open the way for a replay to decide who will make it into the next round.